Celebrating 10 years of sourcing talent

We can hardly believe it; Key Appointments is ten years old, and we’re celebrating. With so many businesses failing to make it to five years, we’re proud of how our business has gone from strength to strength over the last decade. 

We owe a big thank you to all our clients, candidates, suppliers, associates and network of contacts; your support has been invaluable, and we are looking forward to working with you going forward.

We’ve got big plans and goals for the next ten years, and we’re excited about what new opportunities the next decade will bring. After all, so many things have changed since we started our business, so who knows what will be available to us down the line that isn’t available now…

10 things that didn’t exist when Key Appointments started

• iPads – they’ve become such a common sight that it’s hard to believe the first iPad was only released in 2010
• Instagram – now one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, Instagram was created in 2010 and acquired by Facebook in 2012
• Game of Thrones – GOT fans have been binging on this fantasy drama since 2011; now it’s come to an end, it’s hard to imagine what will replace it as water-cooler conversation
• Brexit – hardly a day goes by now when there isn’t some Brexit-related article on our news feeds. The first use of the word Brexit is thought to be 2012, although it has become far more commonplace since the 2016 referendum
• GDPR – one of the biggest changes to affect businesses in the last decade, the new general data protection regulations were first proposed in 2012 but didn’t come into effect until 2018
• Leeds First Direct Arena – being a Leeds-based company, we love all things Leeds including the arrival of the new arena in 2013
• Leeds Trinity – another fantastic addition to Leeds city centre was Leeds Trinity shopping centre which also opened its doors in 2013
• Selfie sticks –there’s not a tourist destination in the world that doesn’t have a sea of selfie sticks, but they’ve only been around since 2014
• Amazon’s Alexa – voice-activated technology is commonplace in homes and businesses, but the Amazon Alexa device only became available in 2015
• Our Key Start Package –when we first started, we replicated what most other recruitment companies do, but we quickly realised we could offer something unique. Our Key Start Package and fixed-fee recruitment set us apart from our competitors

Technology, TV and Leeds city centre are not the only things that have changed in the last decade. The workplace is constantly evolving, and the demands of employees have changed over the years.

Long gone are the days of putting job ads in local newspapers and expecting employees to work a standard nine-to-five. With technological advances, you can now recruit talent from anywhere in the world, especially if you are open to remote and flexible working...

10 tips for sourcing top talent

• Carry out a role audit
• Create the right job description
• Write a great job advert
• Research salaries and create an attractive package
• Pay attention to your employer branding
• Choose the right interview structure
• Find candidates who share your values
• Consider flexible working options
• Have a good onboarding process
• Work with Key Appointments :-)

Ok, we admit that the last one is a shameless plug of our business, but with our flexible recruitment packages, fixed pricing and extensive knowledge of the industry, it’s good advice. 

Want to be part of our next ten years of success?

Even ten years in, we still have the same drive and passion for what we do. For us, it’s not just about lining up a load of candidates to interview and hoping one of them is good enough. We’re actually invested in matching the right people to the right companies. It’s our attention to detail that has allowed us to earn our fantastic reputation and retain so many wonderful clients.

Whether you’re a candidate looking for your dream job, or an employer looking for exceptional talent to join your team, we’d love to hear from you. Be part of our next ten years in business; get in touch today.

Keeley Edge - Managing Director

T: 0844 5044666   E: info@key-appointments.co.uk