How Webrecruit partnered with the leading menswear brand house to attract international candidates.
The Company
Douglas and Grahame is a leading brand house, supplying contemporary men’s and boys’ fashion to independent retailers and department stores worldwide.
The Challenge
Douglas and Grahame’s objective was to attract, manage and recruit for senior positions across the UK; however they felt that recruiting in the UK was neither their market nor their strength, and as such, required an international reach to find the right candidates.
Historically, Douglas and Grahame’s approach to sourcing was to use one advertising platform and this often meant campaigns weren’t reaching a wider audience and as a result they missed out on finding quality candidates.
The HR Manager didn’t have time to sift through and review a large number of applications nor the resources to advertise on a large number of platforms.
The Solution
Webrecruit partnered with Douglas and Grahame to offer our extensive knowledge of the online recruitment market and attract candidates from outside of Ireland, due to our advertising reach in Great Britain.
We offered Douglas and Grahame a range of advertising sources, from job boards to specialist sites, providing a quality shortlist of applicants, generated from using the right combination of advertising to help source talent efficiently. We provided a simple to use Applicant Tracking System allowing for shortlisting and processing of CVs, thus saving time and ultimately reducing their time-to-hire.
“There’s a real synergy between Webrecruit and Douglas & Grahame, in which we work on a partnership basis. They are open to new ideas, more than happy to assist throughout the duration of the campaign, and really know the market – which ultimately helps me meet my objectives for the year.”
“The software I have access to as part of the service is really easy to use and effective. I can communicate with my candidates, easily identify how many interviews I may need to schedule and complete all FEC monitoring.”
Final Words
“Webrecruit is Douglas & Grahame’s sole recruitment supplier, and a true extension of the business. It’s a relationship built on partnership, which is supported by knowledgeable and focused staff who are aware of what I need to ensure my recruitment requirements are met.”
– HR Manager, Douglas and Grahame
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