The successful collaboration between AFS Group and DIQQ

About AFS Group

AFS Group, an independent broker with a history of more than 170 years, acts as an essential intermediary for financial institutions, business clients and (semi-)public institutions. AFS Group has recently gone through significant growth, with the number of employees rising from 80 to 150. Today, AFS Group is known as a leading provider of financial products and renewable energy.

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The challenges for AFS Group

Until 2020, AFS Group did not have a specialised recruitment department. The HR manager 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 its IT team proved a greater challenge. A shortage of qualified applicants consumed time and energy. This ultimately led them to a collaboration with DIQQ.

The strength of DIQQ

AFS Group initially started working with DIQQ to fill its IT vacancies. But thanks to the successes achieved, the collaboration quickly expanded to other functional areas. It stood out that DIQQ achieved results more quickly and efficiently than other recruitment agencies.

Daily communication between both parties ensures that DIQQ is always aware of the latest vacancies. This transparent line of communication supports the recruitment process, allowing a quick and adequate response to changing needs.

For specific areas of expertise such as compliance, where internal knowledge at AFS Group is more limited, DIQQ’s help is called in. DIQQ’s existing contacts with potential candidates give them a head start in the search process. Although working with a recruitment agency may involve additional costs, the chance of a faster and successful match is considerably greater.

Wietske on the collaboration

“When I compare the collaboration with DIQQ to other recruitment agencies, I notice a difference in the clear communication and short lines. We have an open line of communication in which we can be completely transparent, also when there is feedback or criticism about certain matters. The result is an honest and sincere bond. In addition, I can spar well with Koen.

DIQQ understands what we need and sometimes only needs a few words. They listen to our wishes and know the demands of the market.”

Most importantly: the results

Previously, IT vacancies at AFS Group remained open for a long time, with concerns about the quality of candidates. But since the collaboration with DIQQ, these positions have been filled more quickly with excellent candidates, resulting in 12 successful placements. DIQQ functions as an extension of AFS Group, with the personal bond with Koen further strengthening the process.