Recruitment is a Strategic Investment
Thursday 16th March 2023
Ross O'Keefe
What are we dealing with? We've kicked off 2023 with more than our share of challenges. Double-digit inflation, high interest rates and stagnant wage growth exacerbate issues linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has curbed supply chains, driven up the price of core utilities and constricted the spending power of working people. The cost-of-living crisis is (not unexpectedly) impacting candidate motivations as well as raising operating costs for businesses. Prices are going up across the board, but salaries are not. The public sector is likely to see an average pay increase of 2% this year (against a 10.1% inflation rate) and numerous pivotal services (health, education, etc.) are taking unprecedented levels of industrial action. …
St David’s Day
Monday 27th February 2023
We will be closed on 1 March 2023 to mark and celebrate St David's Day - Dydd Gŵyl Dewi. A bilingual executive search business, we are proud of our work in Wales and our partnerships with Wales based organisations. Please get in touch before or after Wednesday if there's anything we can do to support you or your business. Diolch! info@goodsonthomas.com
Candidates are driving changes in recruitment - A White Paper
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Ross O'Keefe
Although candidates want to be paid in line with the market, salary is not the main motivating factor for candidates right now. Today, we're sharing our first White Paper in which we delve deeper into candidates' expectations. Our experience is that factors influencing candidates' decisions to move roles include organisational purpose, values and company culture. The salary is one factor among several desired by candidates. Time: Flexible and hybrid working or the option to condense or reduce the number of days in the working week is a popular request. Value: Candidates are seeking to work in a culture that is output-focused. Wellbeing: Time away from work to reset and recover is important. Security: Equally, financial well-being…
Brew Monday
Monday 16th January 2023
Hannah Curtis
As many of you will know, the third Monday of the month of January has frequently been referred to as the most 'difficult day of the year', with the name 'Blue Monday' attached to it. As the Samaritans rightly point out, we can all have bad days and good days and a date in the calendar doesn't dictate when they happen. This is why the Samaritans encourage 'Brew Monday' on 16th January 2023 instead; where we can all make time for a catch up with others and really listen to what is being said. At Goodson Thomas, we really enjoy our daily catch ups, which aren't always work-related. They are a great way of sharing how we feel each day, allowing us to…
Season's Greetings
Friday 23rd December 2022
Catrin Taylor
Over the last few days, we've been sharing some insights based on our understanding of the labour marketing in Wales and our experiences over the last 12 months. More to come in January... In the meantime, we wish you, your colleagues, family and friends a peaceful break. #insights #careers #opportunities
Commercial Mindset
Thursday 22nd December 2022
Catrin Taylor
Whether you're an employer or a candidate, hopefully our insights this week will help guide your thinking about the labour market in Wales. We would encourage candidates to the bring their commercial mindset to the fore when applying for roles. With the economic uncertainty, we are seeing a trend in the number of organisations who are increasingly looking for candidates who have commercial acumen and can bring financial sustainability to a business or organisation. #candidate #employer #insights #commercial
Our Working Environment
Wednesday 21st December 2022
Catrin Taylor
This week, we're sharing some of our thoughts and insights as we prepare for 2023. It comes as no surprise that the challenges of COVID-19 have changed our personal motivations, our expectations of employers and employees, and our ambitions for a more agile working environment that is outcomes focussed. When recruiting, an early conversation between a candidate and employer about these expectations is key. #careers #agileworking
Tumultuous Labour Market in Wales
Tuesday 20th December 2022
Catrin Taylor
As the end of the year draws closer, like many businesses we've been reflecting on the last 12 months. And more importantly maybe, reflecting on how the many external factors currently affecting our everyday lives are impacting the labour market in Wales and therefore our work. With that in mind, we'll be sharing some insights over the next few days which may be useful to you as candidates or employers as we look ahead to 2023. You may have had similar thoughts or contradicting experiences. We start with the fact that candidates are in control. They have more latitude to make considered decisions about their next career move. To appeal to high calibre candidates, organisations have to work harder than…
"Tragic Back Story:" How Adoption Taught Me the Importance of Identity
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Ross O'Keefe
In the wake of National Adoption Week, our Director Ross O'Keefe, has reflected on what becoming an adoptive father taught him about himself and what he hopes to teach his children for to support their future success. The best superheroes find a way to harness the pain of past trauma so that it fuels them to do future good. In truth, we are all shaped (to some degree) by our experiences whether we realise it or not. We are frequently the products of our environments, learning from those who orbit us, and teaching others whom we orbit, in sometimes overt and other times subliminal ways. It forms part of our story, and our stories are vital to helping us understand…
Goodson Thomas wins place on Crown Commercial Services Framework
Thursday 13th October 2022
Catrin Taylor
Following a competitive process, we have been selected as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Executive Recruitment Framework (RM6290). The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office, supporting the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2020/21, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to £2.04bn - supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers. Successfully securing a place on Lot 1, 2 and 3 of the Framework evidences our strength and ability to deliver executive and non-executive recruitment services to public sector organisations across the UK. Headquartered in Cardiff, we are a generalist search company delivering across multiple sectors and…
Hiring an Unconventional Candidate
Thursday 28th July 2022
Sam Boult
The last couple of years has not only changed the way we work, but the way we hire. Employers must adjust to how they recruit against a backdrop of skills-shortages and shifting market priorities. As we navigate the emerging economic impacts of the pandemic, the most agile companies are considering alternative approaches to sharpen their competitive edge. One option that holds value is the hiring of candidates you may consider 'unconventional' when considered against old practice. An unconventional candidate is one who may not fit the traditional job mould. They are typically overlooked because their profile doesn't align to a long established ideal. Yet, unconventional candidates may very well have the right skills for the job if not specific sector experience,…
Delivering a high quality service for 7 years
Tuesday 26th July 2022
It's a huge month for Goodson Thomas as we commemorate seven years of developing strong client partnerships and delivering a high-quality service for candidates and partners alike and embark upon our biggest year in business. Today we're celebrating our overall success rate. Since 2015 we have supported the placement of 175 senior candidates in pivotal roles for clients, with a placement success rate of 99.4%. Approximately 50% of our assignments, comes from repeat business, which is testament to the quality of the service we deliver and we are proud to have been a partner in the placement of: · 25 Chief Executives · 40 Board-level Directors · 13 Chairs · 50 Non-Executives ...and many more…
