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Talent Acquisition & Growth
Our end-to-end talent attraction service. Designed with you in mind, our services range from single engagements for hard to fill roles to embedded partnerships for supercharged growth.
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People & HR Strategy
Our complete HR and people partnership service. Perfect for leaders seeking support and strategic guidance to align people and culture practices with business goals.
Your problems
We've recently received funding and need to scale our teams in the most cost effective way
Securing funding is a pivotal moment in any startup’s journey, but it comes with the pressure to scale quickly and efficiently. We understand this challenge intimately. Our embedded recruitment model is specifically designed to help funded startups maximize their runway while building exceptional teams.
By functioning as your in-house talent partner, we eliminate costly agency fees and provide strategic hiring expertise at a fraction of the cost of building an internal recruitment team.
We're growing fast, but lack a solid people + culture foundation
An authentic company culture is the bedrock of sustainable growth. We've seen many startups face the challenge of rapid expansion without proper people-first foundations, and we know how to help.
Our team will work alongside you to create an environment where your people can flourish while implementing essential HR infrastructure - from compliance and policies to performance frameworks and compensation strategies.
We'll help you build scalable systems that nurture your team's development, foster belonging, and strengthen your cultural DNA as you grow. By focusing on employee experience and engagement from the start, we ensure your culture becomes a competitive advantage rather than a casualty of rapid scaling.
As first time Founders, we've hired the people we know from our own networks, what do we do now?
Many successful startups begin by hiring from personal networks - it's natural and often works well in the early stages. But there comes a point when you need to look beyond your immediate circle to find the specialised talent that will take your company to the next level.
We'll help you transition from network-based hiring to a structured recruitment strategy that expands your talent pool while maintaining your company's unique culture.
We’re looking to build an engaged, high-performing company culture, led by supportive leaders.
Creating a high-performance culture isn't about ping pong tables or free lunches - it's about intentional leadership and clear expectations. We'll partner with you to develop leadership capabilities across your organisation, implement frameworks that promote accountability, establish considered workforce planning methods, and focus on engagement and growth.
From designing effective feedback systems to creating development pathways, we'll help you build a culture where people feel valued, challenged, and motivated to do their best work.
We've had bad experiences with recruiters in the past. What makes you different?
We get it - traditional recruitment agencies often prioritize quick placements over long-term success. Our approach is fundamentally different. We become true partners in your growth journey, taking the time to deeply understand your business, culture, and goals.
We don't just fill roles; we help build teams. Our success metrics aren't based on placement fees, but on the long-term impact and retention of the people we help you hire. With decades of combined experience working specifically with tech startups, we understand the unique challenges you face and have refined our approach to address them effectively.
We have a partial P&C framework, but feel we’re lacking a comprehensive position?
Having some HR elements in place is a great start, but a fragmented approach leaves gaps that become problematic as you scale. We'll assess where you're at currently, identify areas for improvement, and help you build a comprehensive strategy that supports your business objectives.
Whether it's enhancing your onboarding process, developing career progression frameworks, or creating more robust performance management systems, we'll help you create a holistic approach that drives engagement and retention while supporting sustainable growth.
What they say
"Danny is a great recruiter, but most importantly he's a good human. Trustworthiness and integrity can be sometimes hard to find but he brings it in spades. No doubt that's why he's been so effective at representing Packsmith over the years."
"Abbie (We Are Eight People & Culture) has been instrumental in solving key growth challenges for Packsmith and establishing a firm cultural footing for our business. Her expert guidance has been invaluable."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Danny as a recruiter through my career as a CTO, and I can't speak highly enough of his approach and results. Danny has consistently delivered high-quality engineering hires for our teams."
"Danny is a rare breed of recruiter that actually focuses on people and how they fit together. I’d highly recommend Danny to anyone looking to partner with someone who is people-focused, efficient, and fun to work with."
"Abbie did some great work with PlayHQ. She uplifted a lot of our people and culture policies and processes quickly. She also helped us develop a really pithy values document that everyone rallied around. Abbie always gives you practical, thoughtful guidance and drives alignment effectively."
"Danny supported Zepto by bringing two exceptional Senior Software Engineers into our team. He is well connected, a joy to work with and really lives by the partnership approach to recruitment."
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