Thank you, 2023!
Canda | Embedded Talent solutions | B Corp
Our mission is to enable early stage companies to achieve sustainable hiring success, by going direct-to-talent.
2023 is a year we will never forget!
It has been a year of some incredible highs, a few too many lows, and the typical rollercoaster of building a start-up.
Not that we didn’t know it already, but this year has reinforced our ability to win as a team, lose as a team, and continue to march forward with grit and determination. None of the below highlights would be possible without our wonderful people, past and present. ??
Canda Welcomes Team Members!
“Hi! ???? My name is April. I'm a mother of five, a housewife, and a Business Development Executive at Canda. ?? I've been with Canda for about 9 months, and it's been an enlightening journey. They've taught me so much about managing my time, creating a work-life balance, and prioritising effectively. At first, I thought lead generation and outreach were simple, but it's far from easy! ??♂??? It requires focus to ensure we're guiding the right companies to the appropriate services. Together with the Canda team, we've excelled in assisting companies in need of our services and providing them with tailored solutions.
I've witnessed Canda's growth and how we've tackled challenges, and I must say, we have an exceptional team! ?? As we expand, our goal is to help other companies flourish and join them in their journey to recognition. I'm currently involved in a new project, engaging potential clients (my apologies if you get an email or call from me!) – your responses are welcome; we're here to assist! Also, keep an eye out for exciting Canda news in the first quarter of 2024! ????
Personally, I'm grateful to Canda for this opportunity. Balancing family responsibilities and work has been a huge milestone. The support and understanding from my employer have been overwhelming. I appreciate the stress-free and considerate work environment at Canda!”
Canda's Growing Customer Portfolio?
1. Klyk (https://helloklyk.com/)
Sustainable IT made simple for modern businesses. Tackle E-Waste, reduce your carbon footprint & boost savings by up to 60% on your IT Spend.
2. Ditto (https://www.dittotalent.com/)
ditto is designed for organisations that want to develop their people, affordably. We all know that nothing beats on-the-job experiences. That's why we match your people to curated secondment opportunities in other organisations.
3. Lacoste (https://lacoste.com)
At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste liberates and creates movement. Both universal and timeless, it crosses cultures, oceans and generations to inspire each and every person.
'Be Ready' - A Comprehensive Guide for Talent Acquisition
Last month, we proudly launched 'Be Ready', the first instalment in our groundbreaking 7-part series on talent acquisition. This extensive guide offers deep insights and practical strategies:
'Be Ready' is more than a guide; it's a blueprint for creating adaptable, high-performing teams equipped to navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
Read more here: BE READY
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What the Data Says: Canda's 2023 Performance
This year, Canda has made remarkable strides in talent acquisition, evidenced by our key metrics:
Customer Spotlight: Klyk
Social Media Highlights:
1 .Tackling Niche Skill Hiring Challenges: Discover how Canda addresses the complexities of hiring niche skills. Our latest post delves into effective strategies to overcome these unique challenges. Read More
2. The Canda Experience: Hear firsthand what it feels like to work with Canda. Our clients share their experiences and the impact of our partnership on their talent acquisition journey. Hear from MyTutor
3. Poll Results on Talent Acquisition Challenges: We asked, you answered. Find out what professionals consider the biggest challenge in talent acquisition today and how Canda is addressing these issues. See the Poll Results
4. Candidate Perspectives with MyTutor: Learn how candidates feel about the Canda recruitment process through our work with MyTutor. Positive experiences lead to positive outcomes. Know More
Reflecting on a year of growth and challenges
We've seen loads of great, wholesome posts re. seeing out 2023, but for us, it’s been a huge learning curve, at times very difficult, and quite honestly, we can’t wait to see the back of 2023 as we’re super optimistic about 2024.
Coming off the back of a stellar 2021 & 2022, this year was an awakening in how to manage a business in a downturn, and for many of us, this was a new skill as we’ve enjoyed such buoyant markets for so long.
Canda is heavily wedded to the UK start-up sector. We love innovation, the people, and the chance to contribute to some big, game-changing outcomes for the world. However, this does leave us exposed when the cost of capital rises and VC investment nosedives, leaving far fewer opportunities for us to do our magic.
It's been a tough year for pretty much everyone in our market, and we've seen people in horrible situations where they're backed into corners and their dreams are put on the line. No one said being a founder or working at a startup was easy, but we've seen this year take its toll on the very best of them.
However, if you survived this year and have come out of it growing stronger, a massive congrats. If not, condolences, but we hope, like us, you've learned something new about the tough times.
We're very lucky at Canda that we still have a portfolio of ambitious and resilient customers, and after restructuring our business and developing new service lines that better suit the needs of our customers, we are going to enter 2024 in a good position, and our ambition will never waver. We have big plans for next year.
So as we sign off, we wish you all a great Christmas and New Year. Relax, sleep, eat, and enjoy time with the people you love. In 2024, there is a lot of work to be done.
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