Bespoke talent insights for your business
We offer a diverse range of bespoke Talent Insight projects which deliver findings to our clients enabling them to make important decisions and keep ahead of their competitors.
Through a combination of desktop research, finding publicly available information, our own proprietary data, and insights gained from conversations with Informed Respondents, we present a current and full position on the challenges you face.
Over the last 30 years, we have conducted Insights projects for our clients across topics such as pay and reward, location feasibility, employer brand, competitor intelligence and DE&I.
Our Success Stories
Over the last 30 years, our we have conducted Talent Insights projects for our clients across topics such as pay and reward, location feasibility, employer brand, competitor intelligence, and DE&I. Our Success Stories demonstrate the impact of our talent intelligence services.
We have conducted Insights projects for our clients across topics such as pay and reward, location feasibility, employer brand, competitor intelligence and DE&I. Here are some recent examples of work we’ve completed…
Case Study: Talent Insights for Diversity and Inclusion at a Major Global Defence Company
The Client
Major Global Defence Company
The Challenge
DE&I; to attract more senior level female talent
Our Approach
30 in-depth targeted conversations with senior female leaders across defence and non-defence uncovering new insights into:
- Motivations, aspirations and career direction of women in this sector
- Perceptions on salary equality, working conditions, diversity of organisations
- What would increase attractiveness such as new working policies as well as highlighting other companies demonstrating best practice
The Impact
These new insights and recommendations enabled our client to build a specific female orientated recruitment strategy which would allow them to engage better and attract more senior level female talent in the future.
It also provided direction on how to adjust their culture and working conditions to better reflect the needs and aspirations of women and ensure higher retention of female staff.
The Client
Major Global Defence Company
The Challenge
DE&I; to attract more senior level female talent
Our Approach
30 in-depth targeted conversations with senior female leaders across defence and non-defence uncovering new insights into:
- Motivations, aspirations and career direction of women in this sector
- Perceptions on salary equality, working conditions, diversity of organisations
- What would increase attractiveness such as new working policies as well as highlighting other companies demonstrating best practice
The Impact
These new insights and recommendations enabled our client to build a specific female orientated recruitment strategy which would allow them to engage better and attract more senior level female talent in the future.
It also provided direction on how to adjust their culture and working conditions to better reflect the needs and aspirations of women and ensure higher retention of female staff.
Case Study: Defining Optimal Organisational Structure and Talent Intelligence for a New University Venture
The Client
Leading university looking to establish a pioneering commercial entity
The Challenge
To define the most effective organisational structure and talent strategy to set the new entity up best for success
Our Approach
120 relevant profiles were identified from the R&D functions of leading aerospace, automobile and other transportation companies
40 Insights discussions were held with key industry stakeholders, prioritised with the client
The Impact
An organisational blueprint was created for the new commercial venture – highlighting the most effective organisation and leadership structures.
Potential challenges and opportunities were also highlighted, with clear recommendations on how to tackle areas such as resourcing strategies, recruitment methodologies, skills shortage and organisational culture.
These insights allowed the client to feel confident they had the information needed to set their new venture up for success.
The Client
Leading university looking to establish a pioneering commercial entity
The Challenge
To define the most effective organisational structure and talent strategy to set the new entity up best for success
Our Approach
120 relevant profiles were identified from the R&D functions of leading aerospace, automobile and other transportation companies
40 Insights discussions were held with key industry stakeholders, prioritised with the client
The Impact
An organisational blueprint was created for the new commercial venture – highlighting the most effective organisation and leadership structures.
Potential challenges and opportunities were also highlighted, with clear recommendations on how to tackle areas such as resourcing strategies, recruitment methodologies, skills shortage and organisational culture.
These insights allowed the client to feel confident they had the information needed to set their new venture up for success.
Case Study: Developing a Tailored Talent Acquisition Strategy in Emerging Markets Through Talent Insights
The Client
Major Global Consumer Company
The Challenge
To build a tailored Talent Acquisition Strategy for emerging markets through gaining an in-depth view of trends in relevant geographies including the influence of digital, diversity and education.
Our Approach
- Desk research into published sources and data across 20 countries.
- 45-60 minute interviews with Heads of Talent Acquisition or Senior HR professionals at Healthcare, Technology and FMCG companies across 14 countries
- Full insights reports created for 14 countries– Algeria, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, UAE.
The Impact
Market by market insights and recommendations were provided, enabling the client to prioritise and build tailored Talent Acquisition strategic plans for key geographies.
By highlighting emerging trends we ensured the client could future-proof as much as possible as expansion plans were rolled out.
The Client
Major Global Consumer Company
The Challenge
To build a tailored Talent Acquisition Strategy for emerging markets through gaining an in-depth view of trends in relevant geographies including the influence of digital, diversity and education.
Our Approach
- Desk research into published sources and data across 20 countries.
- 45-60 minute interviews with Heads of Talent Acquisition or Senior HR professionals at Healthcare, Technology and FMCG companies across 14 countries
- Full insights reports created for 14 countries– Algeria, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, UAE.
The Impact
Market by market insights and recommendations were provided, enabling the client to prioritise and build tailored Talent Acquisition strategic plans for key geographies.
By highlighting emerging trends we ensured the client could future-proof as much as possible as expansion plans were rolled out.
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