When did you join Expleo?
March 2018.
How was your first day at Expleo?
I was really lucky because as part of my induction I visited the Dublin office to take part in a workshop, we were also joined by the service team who came over from Durban, South Africa.
What does a typical day look like for a head of recruitment?
Morning
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What about Expleo do you enjoy the most?
100% the people. We have a collaborative environment. Most of our colleagues have a ‘roll your sleeves up’ mentality, and everyone’s ready to stand in when needed. You only have to ask and someone’s there to work with you.
How did Expleo help you grow your career?
I ran a recruitment agency before I joined Expleo, so all of my previous experience was with an external agency. Expleo has given me the platform to move and bridge my experience from a recruitment agency into an internal function. I’ve been given the platform to grow and develop and now I’m part of the UK leadership team.
What do you like most about your job?
Your voice gets heard and your ideas are taken seriously. But also, I’ve had the chance to grow the team and last year we were successful in winning the Game Changer Award. It’s a huge win for me personally because I always knew that there was a strong recruitment team but winning this award has given my team the recognition they deserve.
Can you summarise what the Expleo’ Employer Brand pillars mean to you?
- Autonomy & Support
It is really important to me. I think you need autonomy to be able to grow. At Expleo there’s a mentality that it’s okay if things don’t work out the first time. You can try something else, and you will get the support. - Expertise & Creativity
You can be as creative as you want and if it doesn’t work, you’ve got the autonomy to try something different. - Performance & Responsibility
They come hand in hand. You must take responsibility within Expleo for your own career and performance and need to be accountable for it. - Local & International
Having the ability to partner with your global colleagues and share best practice, but equally knowing when local is the right way to go. Within recruitment, we can really help you to make that happen.
What advice would you give to new applicants considering applying to Expleo?
Expleo is a unique place to work. So, if you want to come and join an organisation that has a unique working style where people are treated as individuals and can have lots of autonomy then Expleo is the place for you. We have some of the most talented people that are always willing to give you the time to learn from them.
LIFE AT EXPLEO
Be Yourself
Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued and supported. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we will support you in building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and an environment to reach your full potential.
