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"I was rather skeptical at the start (as I usually am about airy-fairy HR stuff), but I was very pleasantly surprised. The telephone notes were an excellent preface to the interviews - the objective analysis was fantastic. Marsha was fantastic!

I am an advocate for HR Direction’s services, I recommend them very highly."

Robert McIntyre
General Manager
INSIGHT Ltd
2007

"Marsha did an excellent job, the process was really good. She is a very objective person and asked challenging questions of us, which was really useful in keeping us on track when we got a bit subjective.

We got exactly where we wanted to be and I have no hesitation in recommending HR Direction."

Sonia Pratt

CEO

Laura Fergusson Trust

2007

Recruiting staff that bring talent to our business is of course one of my great challenges in today's environment.

HR Direction was recommended to me by a fellow practitioner for their professional approach to recruiting, and his success in gaining an impressive new member of his team.

I have been delighted with the process they use, they encouraged me to produce a quite detailed backgrounder for each role which many applicants comment favourably on when interviewed.

I have seen a significant increase in the number of candidates applying for each role, compared to my attempts to recruit myself, or other recruitment companies.

Marsha Jordyn-Mullins a senior consultant with HR Direction has been very helpful and professional in her approach. She has provided me with an excellent write up for each candidate stating clearly the strengths and weaknesses she observed following the initial recruitment process.

I am recommending HR Direction to people who are seeking help to recruit.

       Lindsay Begg
       HR and Safety Manager
       Programmed Maintenance Services
       www.pmsltd.com.au
       2007

When we discussed this vacancy I was impressed with the process Simon proposed but when he mentioned the cost (which I appreciate was heavily discounted) I started to think that's a pretty good return for them. Simon proposed that we talk about it again at the end of the process and if I wasn't happy that it had been a good investment we'd agree on something I was happy with. Well we had to choose between two applicants that both appeared very very strong. HR Direction provided a detailed and comprehensive service with a lot of information that was really useful in making that decision easier. They covered every base and I always knew what was happening. We felt really confident by the end of the process that the successful applicant was extremely suitable for our organisation, and there would be no surprises. Two months on our successful applicant is fantastic. Needless to say I consider that money very well spent.

Brad Mawson

Urban Furniture

www.urbanfurn.co.nz
2006

The recruitment process is edgy - different to other agencies approach. The practical exercise and phone interview process makes you really think about what approach you need to take to put yourself in the best position, it also lets you attack the application at your own pace.

Having now experienced it from both sides of the fence, I see true benefit to both the prospective employee and the employer. Having the ability to identify the talent in a written and a verbal context is an excellent concept and goes one step further than the limited approach of identification directly off a cv.

       Gary Webster
       Branch Manager
       Programmed Maintenance Services
       www.pmsltd.com.au
       2007

Letter of endorsement

Kevin Grimwood, Coordinator,

       Canty Youth Workers Collective
       www.cantyouthworks.co.nz
       Jun, 2006

I like the way we made the process very personalised for the applicants, that was excellent. And we got the right candidate. Sorry I can't think of anything that you could of done any better ... I'll have to come back to you on that....

Matthew Beaven,

Company Manager,

HTS Communications
www.htscomms.co.nz

2005

I thoroughly enjoyed this course [interview training] and hopefully can put this information and learning skills into practice in the near future.

Mel Taylor

Meridian Energy
2005

The service allows me to 'brief' initially then step away and allow the process to allow through the bulk of the paperwork- only then re-engaging me for more vital decision making. Continual communication on progress kept me informed but not involved. We had a great result, I appreciate your hard work.

Elliott Duston, GM,

Q Media Group

Thorough questions and interviews, Simon helped weed out applicants. Very tailored questioning produced great feedback, took all the time off me, allowed me to get on with my job. Effortless.

Philip Sunderland, MD,

       Q Media Group
       www.qmedia.net
       2004

Having had difficulty filling positions in the past, we were immediately impressed with the professionalism and confidence that HR Direction brought to the recruitment process. Their continual guidance, feedback and support made what had in the past been a tiring and nerve racking experience refreshing and at times quite exciting. HR Direction's innovative and practical approach to recruitment certainly worked for us. At the end of the day it's the result that counts, and we simply couldn't be happier with the latest addition to our team.

Andrew, Software Developer,

       Gallagher Business Systems
       www.gbsltd.co.nz
       2004

"I have regularly used HR Direction for recruitment, most recently to recruit a Marketing Manager. HR Direction provides an outstanding and extremely professional service. They do so much more than just source candidates and put them forward. The approach at HR Direction is total client focus with significant emphasis on regular and honest communication with the client and all candidates. Everything is pragmatic and focused towards my needs as the client. I am amazed HR Direction only charges what they do, Simon could and shoud charge significantly more."

       Nick Bolton, Director
       www.firetrust.com
       2003

"Thanks as well for all your help, you've been really good and given this was the first time I was doing this on my own, you certainly made the whole thing very painless and I doubt I'll regret or rethink any decision."

       Chris Gleason, Team Leader
       www.firetrust.com
       2003

"Although it didn't work out this time, I've got to say that I was extremely impressed with the entire recruitment process, and especially with the professional and conscientious way that you have gone about the job."

Chris Cameron,

Applicant
2002

Recent Clients:

Energy Mad
Programmed Maintenance Services
Laura Fergusson Trust
Southern Cross Engineering
Gallagher Business Systems
Barnardos
Ali's Home Help
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Deep Wells Trust
Capital Coast District Health Board
Carson Group
Urban Furniture
Child Youth & Family
Commerce Commission
Discovery Lodge
Education Review Office
Air New Zealand Engineering Service
Financial Strategies
Firetrust
HTS Communications
Luxon Advertising
Industrial Research
Merdian Energy
Ministry of Education
NZ Immigration Service
Orbit Travel
Q Media Group
Server Works
Transport Accident Investigation Commission