Parker Hannifin

Why have you chosen to use a partner for certain recruitment needs?

Our operating environment is very challenging and all our activities are linked to a globally operating network of partners. As a result, many of the roles we seek are exceptionally challenging and require not only strong competencies but also the right personality and style of working. We also have a good handle on the recruitment process itself, but Hannu and Nawia have enabled us to save a significant amount of time and reach the target group quickly and efficiently. In addition, under Hannu's leadership, we have been able to raise the level of our recruitment through constant feedback.

What do you value in a recruitment partner and in what Nawia does?

I appreciate and expect that recruitment is managed systematically and that communication is proactive. So we as a client don't have to wonder where we are in any given week. I also hope for vision and feedback to our own team on how we can be more successful in recruitment and how we can create a positive employer image as part of the recruitment process. The active feedback and development ideas we have received from Hannu are not a given, but a new experience for many of our team members.

Hannu's work emphasises direct, straightforward and ongoing communication. I also greatly appreciate his flexibility and ability to tackle challenges on short notice. There must be trust and humour in the collaboration. A strong command of English is also important when we recruit together for all Nordic countries. I warmly recommend Hannu and Nawia's team as a partner for demanding technical assignments.

What general areas for improvement do you identify in recruitment?

It is difficult at this moment to see any room for improvement in the work of Hannu and Nawia. The most important thing is that we can continue to keep the bar high and keep learning from each other. Of course, this idea underlines the importance of continuous development, which I also expect from a recruitment partner. Every recruitment that starts is an opportunity to offer a new perspective or approach.

Candidate experience and brand ambassadorship have played an important role over the past few years, but I believe these issues will become even more important in the future. The way people talk about and approach job search has changed significantly in recent years. People on both sides of the table have higher expectations of the recruitment process. I think this change is nothing but positive. The recruitment partner represents us and the candidate experience created by the partner has a direct impact on how talented people perceive us as an employer.