Effective Recruitment

Phase 1

The Attraction Consultation – Designing a Role Worth Responding To

We kick off every search with an Attraction Consultation, a strategic deep dive into the role, company positioning, and market landscape

This isn’t just a briefing. It’s a collaborative session designed to shape a high-impact hiring narrative:
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- A clearly defined role specification
- A differentiated company pitch
- A strategic view on market placement
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By investing upfront in clarity and story, we ensure the role is positioned to cut through the noise and speak directly to the top talent you want to reach.
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Phase 02

The Shortlist - Structured. Screened. Ready.

With the narrative agreed, we move to shortlist assembly, applying BSR’s six-point forensic screen to every candidate under consideration.

This isn’t volume hiring. It’s about signal over noise.

Each profile is presented with clear, structured commentary on:

- Their alignment with the role and firm
- What’s driving their interest
- Why they’re ready to move

You’ll know who they are, why they’re relevant, and what to explore before a single conversation takes place.

It’s not just a shortlist.

It’s a shortlist you can trust.

Phase 03

The Hiring Journey - Structure That Wins Commitment

Top candidates don’t just assess the role, they assess your process.

We help design a hiring journey that reflects your firm’s calibre:

- Structured,
- Efficient
- Confidence building at every stage

BSR manages interviews with intention by setting pace, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring every interaction reinforces the value of your opportunity.

From preparation to feedback, we create clarity on both sides so decisions are made faster and offers are accepted with conviction.

It’s not just about how you interview.

It’s how you win.

Bridging Numbers with Narratives

In the world of finance, the emerging emphasis on storytelling often appears daunting to those who have built careers on their numerical prowess. The notion of morphing from a numbers expert to a storyteller can seem overwhelming. However, as finance leadership and career coaches assert, storytelling in finance is not as alien a concept as it might initially appear.

Comfortable but unfulfilled?

Comfortable but unfulfilled? If your role lacks growth but you're ignoring progressive external opportunities, this is for you. Ask yourself: Will ignoring such opportunities really support my best interests? Are fear or comfort clouding my judgment? Is the list of reasons I give myself to stay really true?

What Fuels Career Movements?

‍In the nuanced realm of career progression, understanding the dynamics behind an individual's job search engagement is pivotal. This spectrum, often simplified into three categories—active, passive, and not-looking—is driven by a variety of factors. Based on numerous confidential discussions, we uncover the key themes influencing where one might fall on this continuum.

Top finance leaders know this secret

When you understand recruitment at a deeper level, you realise its potential to transform any function or organisation from being merely good to truly great. Jim Collins' book 'Good to Great' is essential reading for anyone looking to understand what drives successful organisations. His research highlights one key insight: the best companies succeed because they get the right people on the bus.

Navigating Compassion Fatigue in the Workplace: A Path to Emotional Resilience

In the interconnected world of modern professions, compassion plays a pivotal role in fostering team dynamics and business collaborations. Yet, the emotional toll of continual empathetic engagement, particularly in the challenging economic landscape of the UK, can lead to compassion fatigue, a phenomenon that demands attention for the well-being of employees and organizations alike.