Excellent place to work - Recruitment Consultant Macildowie Employee Review

- Supportive leadership team who genuinely care about your growth and success. - JT (CEO) is hands-on, approachable, and knows everyone personally. - A values-led business that truly cares about clients and candidates – not just a strapline. - Candidate support is a real standout: we’ve always done it well, but recently we’ve introduced new initiatives that nobody else in the market is doing, giving our candidates the best possible chance of landing the right role. - If you’re prepared to graft, you can still get great results – effort = reward. - Collaborative culture with people who want you to do well.

- Recruitment has become more challenging over recent years – the market’s tougher. - Long hours are sometimes needed to hit targets, especially in quieter periods. - As with many recruitment businesses, success depends largely on your own drive and resilience.

• Great Managers & People: The team dynamic is one of the best things about this place. Everyone is approachable, supportive, and genuinely wants to help each other succeed. • Flexibility: The hybrid working setup is a big win for me. It gives a good balance between collaboration in the office and the focus I get working from home. • Training & Support:The company invests in development, and it’s noticeable. The training opportunities and access to support are great. • Leadership at the Top: The CEO is down-to-earth, relatable and clearly knows the industry inside out. That’s refreshing and motivating to see.

• Leadership below CEO: There’s too much emphasis on micromanagement and KPIs from the layer of leadership just below the CEO. It feels less like actual leadership and more like process driven management which can be demotivating. • Tech & Systems: The systems are outdated and the lack of investment in tech is frustrating. There’s a noticeable gap compared to competitors, and it makes some tasks harder and longer than they need to be. The Culture Shift: I’ve noticed a change in the culture in the last 6+ months and I think it’s tied to the increased focus on KPIs and change in leadership structure. While I get that tougher market conditions demand some adaptation, the balance is starting to shift too far. The culture that made this a great place to work could be at risk if things continue this way. Sometimes, a bit of creativity can go further than micromanaging the inputs—there’s more than one way to crack an egg!