Wietske, Corporate Recruiter at AFS Group, shares her experience since the start of their partnership with DIQQ in August 2021 and highlights the challenges AFS Group has faced before. With Diqq's expertise and commitment, AFS Group saw a remarkable improvement, making this collaboration a valuable partnership.
AFS Group, an independent broker with a history of more than 170 years, acts as an essential intermediary for financial institutions, corporate customers and (semi) government institutions. Recently, AFS Group has experienced significant growth, increasing the number of employees from 80 to 150. Today, AFS Group is known as a leading provider of financial products and renewable energy.
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Until 2020, AFS Group did not have a specialized recruitment department. It was the HR manager who was responsible for the recruitment process and worked with various agencies. Due to the company's significant growth, it was decided to set up a dedicated recruitment department, consisting of the HR manager and a corporate recruiter.
Although AFS Group was successful on many fronts, expanding their IT team proved to be more challenging. A shortage of qualified applicants requires time and energy. This ultimately led them to a collaboration with DIQQ.
AFS Group initially started DIQQ to fill their IT vacancies. However, thanks to the successes achieved, the collaboration quickly expanded to other areas of function. It was noticed that DIQQ achieved faster and more efficient results compared to other recruitment agencies.
Daily communication between both parties ensures that DIQQ always stays up to date with the latest vacancies. This transparent communication line promotes the recruitment process, allowing a quick and adequate response to changing needs.
In specific areas of expertise such as compliance, where internal knowledge at AFS Group is more limited, DIQQ is called in for help. Diqq's existing contacts with potential candidates give them an advantage in the search process. While partnering with a recruitment agency may involve additional costs, the chances of a faster and successful match are significantly higher.
“Thanks to my trusted relationship with DIQQ, contacting Koen when a new position is open has almost become a routine.”
“When I compare the cooperation with DIQQ with other recruitment agencies, I notice a difference in clear communication and fast lines of communication. We have an open line of communication where we can be completely transparent. Even when there is feedback or criticism about certain things. The result is that an honest and sincere relationship has been created. In addition, I am good at sparring with Koen.
DIQQ understands what we need and sometimes only a few words are enough. They listen to our needs and know the requirements of the market.”
“Maintaining contact and understanding the market sets DIQQ apart from others.”
Previously, IT vacancies at AFS Group remained open for a long time, with concerns about the quality of candidates. But since working with DIQQ, these positions have been filled more smoothly with outstanding candidates, resulting in 12 successful placements. DIQQ functions as an extension of AFS Group, where the personal relationship with Koen further strengthens the process.
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