Embracing Change and Progress in Recruitment

Nick Derham
by Nick Derham, Director • C-Suite Executive Recruitment Specialist

Added on: 19th December 2023

2024 is going to be an excellent year for our company. Walk with us while we review four ways our team at Adria is embracing change and why this move will enable our company’s expansion in the following years.

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Adria is redefining its marketing strategies
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Adria is embracing new technologies to grow
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Going Agile: more flexible, responsive & efficient
A man selects a growing arrow to symbolise growing and embracing change

The year 2023 has presented unique challenges, significantly influenced by the tech industry’s redundancies and the widespread cost of living crisis. Despite these obstacles, Adria Solutions has demonstrated remarkable resilience, embracing change and becoming more agile and proactive to succeed in recruitment in 2024

Embracing Change: Adria Solutions’ Evolution in 2024

The last year marked a pivotal year for us at Adria Solutions, witnessing substantial changes in our approach to business:

  1. A redefinition of our marketing strategies: We have revamped how we market ourselves, adapting to the evolving digital landscape.
  2. Adria’s geographical expansion: Our business reach has consolidated beyond the North West, now encompassing the entire UK and going further to Europe, the US and New Zealand. 
  3. The introduction of innovative client solutions: We have introduced a new talent partnership service tailored for top clients to increase cross-team collaboration and enhance employer branding, talent acquisition and employee retention. 
  4. Broadening our client base: We have appointed a new business development team to attract a diverse range of new clients from all over the UK.
a man points at a growing graphic
In the last year, we have embraced change and redefined our business internally, getting our business ready for growth in 2024!

Evolving from Consultants to Business Partners

Our business goal has shifted towards forming more profound, embedded relationships with our existing clients. Our Trustpilot rating of 4.9 is proof of our excellence in IT, Digital and Marketing recruitment. Indeed, referrals have always been a cornerstone of our business.

However, in 2023, we have focused on developing the business through internal changes, redefining goals and embracing change by adopting new recruitment tools. 

We have been able to adapt our services to what our client really wants, offering a no nonsense approach- making the recruitment process streamlined and not over complicated

David Berwick, Director of Adria Solutions

The Path to Agility and Growth

Recognising the need for agility in response to market changes, we have embraced a more flexible approach towards work. This adaptability has been crucial in securing new clients and offering unmatched service quality.

Agile is the missing piece in the recruitment strategy puzzle
Smart recruitment consultants have embraced Agile methodologies to be more flexible, responsive and efficient, adapting their recruitment processes to the needs of the business.

Embracing New Technologies and Expansion

Our expansion beyond the North West and the use of advanced tools and technologies position us uniquely in the recruitment industry. Our focus in 2024 is on executing our strategic plans and continuing our journey of growth and excellence.

We have maintained all our client relationships and have seen an influx of new clients attracted by our reputation for delivering exceptional service. Although 2023 wasn’t a record year in profits, it has been instrumental in reshaping our future strategy and path to success. 

2024: A Year of Execution and Anticipation

We enter 2024 with optimism, ready to execute our plans and confident in the positive impact they will bring. We’re excited about the future and would love to discuss how Adria Solutions can support your business’s growth and success. Contact our team today to learn more about our services and how we grow together in 2024. 

Nick Derham

Nick Derham

Director • C-Suite Executive Recruitment Specialist

Nick Derham is an IT Recruitment Specialist with 25 years of experience, including 20 years as Director of Adria Solutions. He specialises in Executive Search and is widely respected in the UK’s tech recruitment industry. Nick has provided expert commentary for specialist publications such as Tech Round, HubSpot, the UK News Group and UK Recruiter.

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