Amidst all the economic doom and gloom, we turned twenty!
Where has the time gone? And who would have thought that through recessions, global challenges, and a pandemic, we’d still be here, stronger than ever?
The past two decades have seen the recruitment industry transform radically. From the days of high-street competition and sales calls made from the Yellow Pages, we’ve evolved into a world of sector specialisation, seamlessly powered by technology and AI.
Three recessions later—or is it four if we count the one we’re unofficially experiencing now—we’re still standing. But it hasn’t been easy. Recruitment is about people, an unpredictable and invaluable resource that can’t be mass-produced, quality-assured, or delivered on demand. Success in this field requires exceeding the exceptionally high expectations of our clients, often surpassing their own internal recruitment capabilities.
At One to One, it’s taken years to build a team of exceptional professionals who thrive in the roller-coaster world of rejection and acceptance. While I might get the pats on the back for twenty years of success, it’s the incredible team in the engine room that has kept us moving from port to port. My role has simply been to steer the ship and ensure we reach our destinations in one piece.
So, what’s the secret to our success? It’s staying true to what we do best: trusting our team, fostering strong relationships, and earning the loyalty of our clients, whose support keeps us afloat.
Happy 20th birthday, One to One! To the amazing team that makes it all happen and the clients who’ve been with us on this journey—thank you for making this milestone possible. Here’s to the next twenty years!
A few words from Ian Banks, proudly working from the bridge.