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Recently, Managing Director Paul Springall and Senior Recruitment Consultant Harry Cook embarked on an exciting journey to Berlin, Germany, returning from their trip full of new experience and insight.

On arrival, Paul and Harry wasted no time in catching up with our clients, making for a busy trip, with a quick stop to see the sights!

Paul shares his thoughts on the trip, saying: “I had the pleasure of accompanying Harry to Berlin.

“It was my first time in this vibrant, historic, and truly magnificent city, and we certainly kept ourselves busy, with 12 meetings squeezed into the diary.

“Not only did we visit the clients themselves, we also got to meet many of the candidates whom we’ve placed into roles over the past year, so it was great to see them getting on so well and finally meeting Harry in person.

“Seeing the relationships that Harry has built turning into genuine partnerships and collaboration proves that this is the best approach!”

We pride ourselves on “exceeding expectations” here at Eurobase People, which is why we continue to invest in our tools and processes, ensuring that our insights and expertises consistently adds value and allows our partners to access the top talent that remains so hard to find.

Harry also added: “What an awesome trip, it is always the best part of my job to see my clients and candidates in person!”

Key takeaways from this trip include the understanding that whilst the market remains a challenge - exemplified by a CTO receiving a staggering 400 applicants for a role - there is definitely a feeling that 2024 is heading in a positive direction.

It also seems evident that senior decision-makers understand the strategic advantage of collaborating with specialists for crucial hires, acknowledging the significance of leveraging expert knowledge and insights.

Beyond the meetings, it appears that Paul and Harry also enjoyed the historic, vibrant, and positive feel of the city!

Until next time Berlin. Auf Wiedersehen!

In the heart of picturesque Switzerland, Sales & Operations Director Ian Ayres and Senior Recruitment Consultant Adam O’Keefe embarked on a trip to meet both new and existing clients.

As they crossed stunning landscapes and battled the changing weather, their meetings brought fresh insights and new opportunities.

During the visit, Ian shared: “Currently on the second trip of the month, visiting new and existing clients across Switzerland with Adam O'Keefe.

“The weather's been all over the place, but amidst the changing skies, the meetings so far have been invaluable, bringing fresh insights and new opportunities.

“Excited for another jam-packed day of meetings tomorrow!”

The face-to-face meetings once again proved the strength of our client partnerships and the quality of our services, which have been well received.

This sentiment was echoed by Adam, who, after touching back down in the UK, reflected on the trip with a positive outlook. He stated: “Finally, I have caught up from a great visit last week to Switzerland, meeting some of our favourite people.

“Thanks to Ian Ayres for being my chaperone and to Eurobase People for not only funding my stay in some of the most beautiful hotels but also for feeding me some of the nicest food I have ever eaten! (excluding mum's Sunday roast, of course).

“No picture can ever truly capture how amazing this country is; I am just glad I get to visit as often as I do. I already have a few fun summer plans in place for my next visit with people I have worked with in Switzerland, who are quickly becoming friends.”

This trip is just another example of how we, here at Eurobase People, remain committed to developing our partnerships and exceeding expectations.

In the bustling world of recruitment, staying ahead of the curve is key. Recently, our Managing Director Paul Springall had the privilege of attending two events that shed some light on the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition.

Paul sat down with Marketing Executive Jess Dunning, reflecting on his key takeaways from these events.

Reflecting on his experiences, Paul began, “So it's been a very busy week or so. Last week, I was invited to a roundtable event in London hosted by the guys at Odro.

"It was a great event, with lots of stories and challenges shared with some other recruitment leaders, focusing on the topics of the day including a lot about AI.

“And then this week, I have been over to the LinkedIn European head office in Dublin, where I attended their Accelerate Dublin event. It’s a fantastic city and nice to see lots of colleagues not just from the UK and Ireland, but all over Europe.

“Again, there were similar challenges, and AI does seem to be the hot topic that everybody is most focused on at the moment. I think just being able to share your experiences with people face-to-face and realising that you're not the only ones facing these challenges has been a big thing.

“Everybody seems to be grappling with AI and what to do in terms of implementing it within their own business.”

When Jess asked about his top three insights from these events, Paul shared his observations.

"Firstly, don't just implement AI for the sake of it; find the problem that needs solving first and then focus on whether there is a tool to solve that challenge.

"Secondly; the more AI is involved in the world, the more clients, candidates and human beings in general actually do need that personalised human touch.

"And lastly, a key takeaway is the speed of change. Tech has always evolved that bit quicker than most other sectors and over the last 12-18 months we’ve seen it accelerating even quicker. So the need to be aware of what’s happening around us is greater."

From Paul's discussion, it's evident that there's much to learn about navigating the changing world of AI. Watch the video below to delve deeper into his insights.

Managing Director Paul Springall and Sales & Operations Director Ian Ayres, returned last week from a client visit in Frankfurt, Germany.

This expedition showcased the strength of our client partnerships and the quality of our services.

Managing Director, Paul Springall described the visit, saying: “Our client is delighted with the quality and service we’ve provided for them. 

"It was great to receive such positive feedback for our delivery team who have supported this rather unique project over the past year or so."

Face-to-face interactions have always been at the heart of Eurobase People's approach, building strong relationships and gaining a deeper understanding of client needs. The feedback received during this visit reaffirms the value of this personal touch, underscoring the importance of strong relationships in achieving mutual goals.

Ian Ayres, Sales Director, praised the team for their efforts: “Hats off to our team for their hard work and commitment to excellence. Let's keep nurturing these relationships and delivering outstanding results together!”

This sentiment was echoed by Paul, who said: “It has been great to share ideas and work collaboratively to continually develop and refine the recruitment process, as the demand for top talent within the niche areas remains as strong as ever.

“After discovering more about their future plans during our visit, I am excited to see this partnership continue to flourish in the months ahead.”

This visit marks the beginning of several planned client visits in the upcoming months. With many more client visits and collaborations on the horizon, Eurobase People remain committed to developing partnerships and exceeding expectations.