Name: Hireserve
Based: Basingstoke
Website: hireserve.com
Hireserve is a technology business in Hampshire. The company develops and implements online recruitment software, commonly known as an Applicant Tracking System.
With 17 UK employees, it’s still a relatively small business, so working smarter has been essential to help manage growth and deliver exceptional service.
Flexible working has long been embedded in the company culture and has brought significant benefits, such as enabling Hireserve to attract highly skilled working parents, many of whom work part-time. The company’s agile approach is discussed at interview, which helps attract talent.
All employees have the option to work flexibly, which has helped several full-time team members manage long commutes. Some work remotely two days a week and others make use of variable start and finish times. Efficiency is improved as time is not wasted in traffic.
Talent is highly sought after in the UK tech sector, and Hireserve’s flexible working practices have enabled the company to retain valued team members who might otherwise find their work-life balance unmanageable.
The company directors make a point of acknowledging that team members’ personal lives come before their jobs. When staff need flexibility, they are able to approach managers to understand their individual working requirements and to discuss their needs.
Hireserve has created a culture of trust and transparency. In return, it benefits from a motivated and loyal workforce, which has contributed to the company’s strong reputation and steady growth.
Hannah Ovenden is the digital marketing executive at Hireserve
