BMJ INDUSTRY AWARDS 2024


TIMBER MERCHANT OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY NOMINEES Alsford


Beers Timber & Building Supplies Ltd Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Travis Perkins


Jewson


Illingworth Ingham M/cr Ltd C & W Berry


Transform Your Recruitment Strategy with GCS Associates: Your Partner in Talent Acquisition Excellence GCS Associates are specialist consultancy providing talent acquisition and staffing solutions to the building materials, construction, technical & engineering sectors. With over 15 years’ experience partnering with a wide range of businesses from FTSE 100s to SME’s & smaller independent businesses – we simply provide the right talent to the best organisations. In today’s dynamic business landscape, securing the right talent is crucial for driving growth and maintaining a healthy bottom line. GCS Associates stands as your strategic partner in achieving unparalleled success in talent acquisition and recruitment. We understand the critical role that quality talent plays in shaping our clients’ success stories, and we are committed to delivering bespoke solutions that guarantee continuous success.


National Coverage with Local Expertise GCS offers nationwide coverage with a focus on local knowledge. Our recruitment strategies are highly tailored to meet your specific requirements. We pride ourselves on our robust processes, responsiveness and confidentiality, ensuring a service that not only delivers results but also fosters a personal and confidential partnership with our clients. Personalised Recruitment Processes Our strength lies in the delicate balance between streamlined processes and the personal touch we extend to candidates and clients alike. Beyond validating candidates’ experience, we ensure that our selections align seamlessly with your business culture and ethos, finding the right ‘person’ for the unique role. Employer Branding Specialists: Building Your Reputation In a competitive market, your potential hires are looking for the best companies to work for and a seamless employment process. At GCS, we help businesses tell their story about why they are a great place to work. Developing a smart, forward-thinking employer brand attracts and engages potential employees, and also motivates and retains current employees. How We Develop Your Employer Brand: Discovery: We research your competitors, potential employees, and current employees to understand what you offer that others don’t. Engage: We create content to support your employer brand, including company values, videos, career websites, social content, and blogs. Measuring Success: We measure time-to-hire, direct recruitment vs. recruitment agency spend, and employee engagement survey results, among other metrics. Michael Parry, Managing Director of GCS Associates, notes, “We’ve seen many of our clients investing more into their employer brand to attract and retain the best talent in the market. It’s incredibly competitive at the moment, with candidates expecting higher salaries and a great recruitment experience from potential employers. We supply career websites, candidate packs, video content, and recruitment process management to help our clients stand out from the competition.” Our Comprehensive Service Portfolio Executive Search: Identifying and securing top-tier leadership talent. Retained Search: Engaging in exclusive partnerships to fulfil critical roles. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Enhancing efficiency by outsourcing your recruitment function. Flat Fee Recruitment: Providing transparent and cost-effective recruitment solutions. Branded Advertising Campaigns: Strategically promoting to attract the best talent. Managed Services: Efficiently managing end-to-end recruitment processes. GCS Advantage: Saving You Time & Money Let GCS be the catalyst for optimizing your talent acquisition efforts. Our bespoke solutions merge cutting-edge technology with the expertise of our experienced consultants, ensuring the realization of your recruitment goals with unwavering consistency. Whether you’re embarking on a recruitment drive, facing an urgent vacancy, pressed for time, or reevaluating your recruitment process, GCS is your dedicated partner. Better Recruitment Starts Here Email: enquiries@gcsassociates.com Phone: 0161 660 2548


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