The IWBI got in touch with 3Search for support with a difficult hire. Due to their growth plans, they needed to scale quickly and required our specialist help.
The International WELL Building Institute
Based in New York, The International WELL Building Institute is leading an international movement to transform health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities across the globe. Taking a people-first approach to business decision-making and culture.
Our work with IWBI
Due to their rapid growth plans, The IWBI needed to scale their business and headcount quickly. As part of this, they were searching for a Digital Media Producer. The process had already taken over 4 months when they got in touch with 3Search, having already tried to hire the role directly as well as through one external agency without any success.
3Search’s Andrew Stoves, had an exploratory conversation with the line manager, which led to us partnering with The IWBI on a number of roles that they had been struggling with. Overall, we supported the business in finding 7 new hires, including...
Searching for a specific skill set
The role required a very specific skill set. The IWBI needed a candidate who had experience in producing podcasts and webinars, as well as the right project management skills - ideally within the health and wellbeing or education space.
Understanding the time restrictions, Andrew moved quickly to find three candidates who fit The IWBI’s specific brief. At the final stage, there were three candidates all of whom were so fitting that it was tricky for the client to make a decision.
Hiring the entire shortlist?
To make that final decision, the three candidates were asked to complete a task. However, The IWBI continued to assert that they could have easily hired all three if their budget and needs allowed.
One of the unsuccessful candidates decided to interview for another role within the business. Whilst unfortunately they didn’t have enough PR experience for the Communications Manager role, The IWBI asked them to stay in touch. They’re recruiting another role in Q2 which they believe will suit their skillset better.
Hear from our successful candidates...
Andrew has been an incredible asset to our recruiting efforts here at IWBI. Simply put, Andrew changed the game for us! His commitment to help us quickly and efficiently source candidates that had skills and experience that matched our exact, and often nuanced, needs was unparalleled. He is a great listener and is dedicated to evolving and fine-tuning his approach with every candidate he sends our way. He takes all the stress out of the recruiting process. He makes it an incredibly enjoyable experience - one that pushes us to think creatively about our business and our growth goals. We could not be more thrilled with the outcomes we've seen and look forward to building a long-term partnership in years to come.
Working with Andrew Stoves and 3Search helped me secure a dream job in an organization that I'm proud to join. The application process for the role was seamless after meeting Andrew. He kept me informed every step of the way from the first interview to a job offer. I felt valued working with 3Search: Andrew quickly answered questions, arranged meetings and contacted my new organization for additional information if necessary. He was available to talk at my convenience via email or phone despite our difference in time zones. His flexibility and dedication were so comforting and helpful that I felt as though I was working with an ally towards the end of the process. So, if you're looking for advancement in your career or a new chapter in your professional narrative, I strongly recommend working with Andrew Stoves and 3Search.
