Supplier Doxa specializes in the recruitment, selection and secondment of professionals in HR and marketing & communications. Nick van der Holst, Consultant HR, talks about the personal touch they strive for and how they found HeadFirst Group in this way of working.
As part of the Actos Group, in which each entity has its own specialization in the field of recruitment, Doxa says it is the "personal, idiosyncratic and sporting intermediary in the labor market." In cooperation with HeadFirst Group, Doxa is not "just" a supplier, it is a partner when it comes to job placement. Personal approach is one of the core values. "We are a compact team of four, with specialized services. As a result, we know our clients really well," explains Nick, who is responsible for HR assignments.
Personal contact
Doxa does not believe in one-size-fits-all mediation. "We work in our own way and have direct contact with the client. When HeadFirst Group introduces a candidate or client, we always call so we know exactly where we stand. Mutual trust and fast switching are the basic principles here. We always seek partnership and want to build relationships together. Short lines of communication with the client prove to be the most effective," says Nick.
Pressure on the labor market
In a tight labor market, many organizations experience pressure in the hiring process. Nick continues: "The labor market demands change. We notice that organizations are therefore open to a new approach. Our intake interviews focus on the individual. Even if at first glance a professional does not seem to be a complete fit, we can introduce someone who we believe is the right match. Doxa has a no-nonsense mentality and always strives for the best match between professional and client, with processes being secondary."
Honest and transparent
"Both to clients and professionals, we are always open and honest. People know where they stand with us. We arrange what is needed, left or right, thinking outside the box. Our professionals are highly regarded, which ultimately benefits the client as well. For example, we have a strong anti-discrimination policy. This means that we never propose a professional based on the resume. We do not provide background information, such as passport photo and location, because that is irrelevant to the profile," Nick emphasizes.
And that is Doxa: not traditional, but idiosyncratic. A personal approach that doesn't end with mediation, but continues with development. And from that mindset, they connect the right professionals with our clients.