James Didgiunaitis

Managing director, Expion Search & Selection

“ESG [environmental, social & governance] has never played a greater role in an organisation’s collateral as it does today. In this skills-short market, the ESG credentials of a business carry increasing weight when candidates are considering multiple job offers. In representing our clients, our responsibility lies not only with understanding the ESG proposition of their business but working with employers to build this into the selection process. Demonstrating first hand how ESG policies come alive through the recruitment process is compelling to an increasing number of candidates.”

Shayne Simpson

Managing director, TechNET IT Recruitment

“Business owners have a responsibility to set ESG standards, and we have policies in place to support this. Across our brands, the teams have access to flexible working initiatives, including hybrid and remote working, and the opportunity to work a four-day week. This commitment demonstrates how much we value our consultants – both inside and outside of work, and it is our responsibility to support their mental health and wellbeing, which in turn will improve client and candidate experience.”

Robin Tong

Managing director, MET Recruitment

“It’s easy to say you are committed to ESG, but a lot more difficult to actually ‘walk the walk’. We wanted to prove to clients straightaway that we were serious, so we have put in a place a ‘go paperless’ strategy that will see us become a largely paperless business by 2025. This includes one in three candidate interviews being conducted remotely. We are also passionate about our local roots and have launched MET’s Black Country Trust, which has already raised over £5,000 for local charities, with the target of doubling that by the end of the year.”

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