AI Issue 8 2017

114 Acquisition International - 2017 Excellence Awards Company Fusion Limited specialises in providing flexible solutions through permanent and contract assignments, managed services and a variety of integrated, innovative services. We invited Mike Edwards to tell us more about the success of the company and its extensive success. ompany Fusion Limited work closely with clients to help develop coherent solutions and to provide them with outsourced skills that will allow them to concentrate on their core business. Many organisations are finding traditional methods of attracting applicants for their vacancies increasingly ineffective. Simply posting an ad or engaging with an agency that relies on a limited number of platforms and feeding impersonal portals may have worked in the past; however, this approach is unlikely to result in the best possible hire. In order to form a successful partnership with clients and sustain the firm’s existing portfolio, the company understand that it requires an intensive and pro- active approach on multiple platforms. Mike tells us how it feels to have won this award, highlighting the hard work staff put in to working with clients as a key factor in the firm’s success. “Here at Company Fusion Limited, we truly work in partnership with our clients ensuring they make the right hire first time round. As worldwide head- hunters and search and selection recruiters, we are very proud that our hard work is being recognised. Our clients and candidates are wonderful to work with and the success behind this award is testament to pulling out all the stops in making sure we work with the best within the Accountancy & Finance industry, clients and candidates alike.” Providing us with a brief overview of the company’s services, Mike is keen to point out the top- level access to recruitment boards that the firm possesses, as well as boasting the best recruitment consultants in the country, which, when combined, provides one of the best recruitment companies. “Staff are dedicated to continuously developing our networks, whilst ensuring we have access to a talent pool over and above our clients and competitors. We are in the top 1% of agencies who have access Company: Company Fusion Limited Contact: Mike Edwards Email: mike@ companyfusion.com Address: Third Floor, Tring House, 77-81 High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4AB, UK Phone: 0207 993 3368 Web: www.companyfusion.com Best for International Finance Recruitment C GE170038 to the LinkedIn Recruiter Professional services alongside subscriptions to the major specialist job boards and intelligent use of social media platforms to engage with professionals in all areas. “Essentially, our recruitment consultants are amongst the best in the country and they join us to be part of a high energy can-do team, who really do put everything into making things happen. No other agency will put in the effort that we do to get things right first time. Head-Hunting without the up- front fee. We are so confident in our abilities that our search and selection service is completely free of charge until someone we source for you commences full-time employment, so there really is nothing to lose therefore a win/win scenario.” Mike details the firm’s overall mission, noting how innovative staff are, being forward thinking communicators and always looking to stay ahead of the next development in the industry. “Company Fusion Limited’s mission is not only to be the client’s and candidate’s recruiter of choice but to always give the client candidates they need, deserve and want, who will hit the ground running, increasing their market share and revenues. Our Account Managers are all proactive, forward thinking communicators who integrate and synergise across all areas of Company Fusion, the client’s business and the industry as a whole to develop creative solutions to all problems.” With the recruitment industry growing at such a rapid rate, firms must differentiate themselves from other recruitment companies. Mike states that staff and the company go further than the extra mile for clients, who have most likely exhausted all their options in trying to hire the right person. “Employees at Company Fusion Limited go further than the extra mile than our competitors to ensure with get the role filled. We are normally called in when all other options and recruiters have failed and once we are called in and show what we can do we are often called first thereafter.” Regarding the internal working environment, Mike comments on the atmosphere within the company. Staff are always looking to build relationships with the client and the candidate, ensuring everyone is pulling in the same direction. This will help Company Fusion Limited in the future, as it continues to grow at a rapid rate and explore new industries. “Staff are dedicated to continuously developing our networks, whilst ensuring we have access to a talent pool over and above our clients and competitors.