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Placing a £200k+ CFO: Why Consultancy-Led Recruitment Matters at Executive Level

Placing a £200k+ CFO: Why Consultancy-Led Recruitment Matters at Executive Level

by Andy Parke | Aug 12, 2025 | Client Services

At Parke Lane People, we’ve always positioned ourselves as recruitment consultants, not transactional agents. And a recent successful placement, an offer accepted for a CFO role at circa £200,000+, has reminded us just how important that distinction is. When it comes...
The Cost of a Bad Hire, Why the Right Shortlist Matters More Than Ever

The Cost of a Bad Hire, Why the Right Shortlist Matters More Than Ever

by Andy Parke | Jul 23, 2025 | Client Services

A rushed hire, a misjudged fit, a role filled because the pressure to move quickly outweighed the time to get it right. Every employer has experienced this at least once. But the true cost of a bad hire goes far beyond the initial recruitment fee or onboarding...
Recruitment Consultants Oxfordshire: How Employers Can Attract and Retain Top Talent

Recruitment Consultants Oxfordshire: How Employers Can Attract and Retain Top Talent

by Andy Parke | Jul 16, 2025 | Client Services

Attracting Talent Starts with Insight When Oxfordshire employers search for recruitment consultants Oxfordshire, they aren’t just looking for someone to post jobs. They’re seeking partners who help them attract, assess and retain talent strategically. In the UK labour...
How to Balance Direct Hiring with Recruitment Consultancy: When to Partner and Why

How to Balance Direct Hiring with Recruitment Consultancy: When to Partner and Why

by Andy Parke | Jul 13, 2025 | Client Services

Recruitment doesn’t have to be a choice between going it alone or outsourcing completely. In fact, the most effective hiring strategies often blend both direct hiring and external consultancy support. For organisations with internal HR teams or in-house recruiters,...
Beyond CVs and Commissions: The Consultancy Approach to Recruitment

Beyond CVs and Commissions: The Consultancy Approach to Recruitment

by Andy Parke | May 23, 2025 | Candidate Services, Client Services

Written by Andy Parke and Andrea Owen, Parke Lane People In today’s fast-paced world of hiring, the recruitment industry is often seen through a narrow lens: CVs, commissions, and placements. But at Parke Lane People, we believe recruitment should be about more than...
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