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Five Years!


Monday 5th August 2013 A nondescript day to many.

To me, it was the first day I walked into a one-person office and started Permanent People. I’d come from a busy recruitment business, where there was always lots’ going on, and my previous 10 years had been a variety of frenzied busyness, as is normal in recruitment. Then nothing.

No phone ringing, no one chasing me, me not chasing anyone, no clients, no candidates, no money.

I started thinking I would concentrate on just the Welsh market, where I was based. The main reason was that I could see the potential in Welsh recruitment companies, but soon I got asked to recruit in London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham then Australia, then the USA, then Amsterdam…you get the picture. And I thought “Why not!”, it’s just the same thing, finding people a job they want. It doesn’t matter if that’s on St Mary Street or Keizersgracht or South Beach Miami.

Fast-forward five years, and a lot has changed, except my belief (and those that work with me), on how Rec2Rec should be done.

As I say to many people, even though we’re nice and like to help people, obviously we aren’t a charity, we’re a business. Like all other recruitment businesses, we place people to make money, and the more the better. However, I’ve always seen Permanent People as making a provision to the recruitment industry, and a personal service to those looking for a job. And I believe that if we do that well, and treat people like we would want to be, then we’d make money from that. I don’t believe that’s rocket science.

A massive case-in-point is the first person I placed. It was in the first couple of weeks, so I got lucky and it got the business off to a flyer.

The man I placed was Neil Maddocks, he was looking, I needed to place him, so we needed each other. Out of that first conversation, struck a couple of common grounds, with the main one being West Ham United. From that day on, me and Neil have stayed in touch, we’re mates now, and in a full circle moment and in a way to completely underline what Permanent People is all about, Neil was recently looking for a new challenge in June 2018, and we helped him secure another great position!

Neil came back to us because of the relationship that we built with each other, and as all good relationships go, this was built on trust. Something that we hear daily, isn’t always in great supply within the industry.

And whether a placement is worth £1k or £10k, we’re happy because we’re helping people find what they want. It’s about providing the service first and foremost, the rest takes care of itself.

We aren’t special. We don’t reinvent the wheel. But we do treat those we speak with, clients and candidates, with respect, give them our industry knowledge/insight and try to do our best for all concerned. They all know this and it’s why, after five years, we supply recruiters to companies all over the world from Australia to the United States, Cardiff to Amsterdam. I’m proud of that.

Like any growing business, there’s been people who have come along for the ride with me, and without this sounding like an acceptance speech, “I couldn’t have done it without any of you”.

So, thank you: Bindu, Amy Morgan, Louise Reid, Will Bierrum, Sheli Barton (special mention for putting up with me for three years!), Abi Picton-Turberville, Demi-Lee Powell, Jack Laidler, Sophie Mudge, Ben Godfrey and Ella McGerty.  All have contributed to the growth of Permanent People in their own way, and we wouldn’t be here today without that input.

And thank you to every candidate that has chosen to pick up the phone, send us an email or make an application to us, it’s been a pleasure getting to know you and helping you find a new position. And to every company, from all corners of the globe, that has chosen to work with us, we’re lucky to be able to represent some great businesses and work in conjunction with some brilliant people!

You can’t do these sorts of ventures without the love and support of a wonderful partner, in my case, my Wife, and also my daughter, son, mum, dad and the rest of my family and friends, who have all always been nothing but supportive.

They have always been impressed by what I do (although I still not sure they really get exactly how I spend my days). But I’ll let you into a secret, it’s not that difficult really, it’s just finding good people, new jobs in good companies. So, here’s to the next five years!

Simple as that.

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Today marks Permanent People's 11th year in business, a milestone we're very proud of.

Since we opened our doors back in 2013, we've been through lots of ups and downs, learned a lot and developed some great relationships throughout the recruitment industry.

We now operate across the globe, and have helped lots of recruiters find their new roles over the years. Some are now clients, others have relocated to a new country and we've also seen people get married and grow their families, which has been great to see!

The way we've always wanted Permanent People to be, is to take things personally and care about the people we work with, and we're extra proud that this still runs through our DNA today. 

If we treat people as we would want to be treated, give great service and actually, genuinely care about what we do - then I believe this is what has set us apart over the years.

Personally and professionally, this year has been a tough one, so we're really glad to have a great team in place that have been able to support each other and get on with things!

A company is only as good as the people that work within it, so on that basis, with Gemma Hill, Beth Long and Louise Reid in place, we are a world class business, and I'm very lucky to work with all 3 of them.

Here's to the next 11 years!!

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Wishing our very own Gemma Hill, a very, very Happy Birthday 🎈today!!

Hope you have the best day @loveshoes1981 

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Today marks the 1 year work anniversary of Maz Ataie here at Permanent People 🥳

Maz manages all of our recruitment across London, the Home Counties and the South Coast, and over his 1st year, he’s built up very strong relationships with our clients in these areas, whilst also placing some great recruiters into some brilliant companies!

He’s currently got live recruitment vacancies in Life Sciences, A&F, Education, Construction, Finance and Legal (amongst many more).

Here’s to year 2 and more success 🙌

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Celebrating 5 years of the FABULOUS Louise Reid on our Team 🧡 🥳

Louise heads up all of our European hiring needs and actually made the move herself 3 years ago when she set up home in Amsterdam 🏠 

She’s a creative bubble of positivity and smiles! Clients and candidates form a loyal friendship with her, and over the years she’s become your ‘go to girl’ for matching both with their individual needs.

She is an instrumental part of the team and we’re SO lucky to have you! Here’s to many more happy, successful years 🎉 🍾 

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Today we celebrate the 2 year work anniversary of our very own Beth Long!

Beth not only manages all of our #rec2rec recruitment in the North of England, but also keeps all our advertising/marketing on track as well!!

Here’s to many more years - and thanks @beelong83 🎈 

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Our London Consultant, Maz, is out and about meeting with Clients and Candidates in London today 🤝 

He’s basing himself in some swanky surroundings, and building his network in the #London recruitment market ✅ 

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Celebrating 11 years of PP’s longest serving employee, Carlos!
He’s seen the whole journey of the company unfold, and offers unwavering day-to-day support, and is especially good at dealing with prickly people 🌵 

Here’s to the next 11!

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