Its all about the journey! - Current Team Member TalentHeads Employee Review

5.0
14 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I continue to have a genuine positive experience within this business. The opportunities are there for everyone, and those who want it. For those who want to thrive within a small business and understand what it takes to build something for the future, along with being on the journey - this is a great place to do this. The core team are passionate to continue to build on the success of the business and impact it makes to clients and internal team with genuine support. There are regular opportunities to learn new skills, take on new projects, and grow, alongside the business and to be rewarded financially for contributing to the growth of the business too! We get to be part of some great team events like award celebrations, charity events, great networking events and have autonomy.

Cons

Like any small business, there can be change, and it can come quickly - and as being small, you feel those changes. A small business isn't for everyone, you need to know this is the right environment for you. You need to feel the excitement, passion and celebrate the highs and lows together, as a tight focussed team.

TalentHeads Response
11mo
Thank you for such a thoughtful and encouraging review. We're so pleased to hear that you've felt supported, empowered, and part of something meaningful. It’s great to know the opportunities to grow and contribute have made a real impact - that’s the community we’re proud to build. The fast pace and ongoing change are part of what keeps us dynamic and forward-thinking. It’s a chance to grow alongside the business - and help shape its future. That takes bravery, and we’re grateful to have passionate people like you on the journey. Thanks again for living our values and helping us build a lasting legacy.

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1.0
13 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Client Site Visits - Genuine Chance to experience other firms in a semi in house style HR transition experience - easy to spin experience to successfully pivot out of recruitment into HR “Free fruit and minimum pension”

Cons

Toxic - Endorsed from the top down. Gossiping, defamation of character, revolving door (over 16 different staff members have come and gone in two years). Mismanagement- Unclear direction with a non existent presence from the Founder. Further to that, the “chief of operations” promotes this culture through gas lighting and defamation along with unreasonable expectations. Threatening behaviour - Believes they own LinkedIn connections (against LinkedIns terms of use policy and therefore void). Legal letters threatening relatively inexperienced former colleagues. False values - Promotes values to clients with no genuine exercise of these within the business. Cult of personality- Founder is infallible with no room for criticism, their word is effectively law, despite minimal experience in most sectors of recruitment. Emotional - Decisions made based upon emotions, with the founder and SLT actively making derogatory comments about former clients who choose another service for their own reasoning. Misguided - Focused on building personal brand over results, all to push for a sale so the founder can move on after. Incompetence - Genuine inability by SLT with minimal experience in recruitment by decision makes, little understanding of market intricacies. Financial Instability - Due to cyclical nature of client contracts, with failure to renew multiple clients following initial tenures the business relies upon a few constant contracts. The loss of a single contract can put significant pressure on the business

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TalentHeads Response
11mo
As the founder of this business, I want to personally acknowledge this review. While we respect the right to share opinions, this is one of several comments from the same former employee, who was with us for a short period and departed under difficult circumstances. Most business owners will relate to the experience of someone leaving their organisation without taking accountability for their own behaviour. Unfortunately, this review reflects that pattern. While we will not go into individual detail, I want to make clear that this person’s conduct did not align with our values, and that is ultimately why they are no longer part of our business. We are proud of the culture we’ve created — one rooted in accountability, kindness, and collaboration — and we remain focused on protecting that for the benefit of our clients, team, and wider community. Our business has grown consistently year on year. We are commercially strong, not for sale, and continue to build long-standing relationships with clients who trust us for the quality of our work and the integrity of our people. We believe in being human first. Life can be challenging enough without causing intentional harm or distress to others. This sort of behaviour — driven by personal grievance rather than constructive intent — can be damaging, and it has no place in a values-led organisation. To anyone seeking a genuine view of who we are, I encourage you to speak with current members of our team or our partners. We continue to build something we’re proud of — and we remain committed to doing so with integrity. We sincerely wish this individual peace, happiness, and the opportunity to move forward positively. — Founder
4.0
15 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Gained experience working in-house Supportive team Good atmosphere, fun and hard working Driven team who want to succeed and deliver for clients - good to experience a different model

Cons

Nothing to report I got offered a new job with a higher salary and less commute The business is growing so there can be change

3
TalentHeads Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and constructive review. We’re really pleased to hear you had a positive experience with our team, and that the energy, support, and client focus stood out to you — that’s exactly what we are aiming for. We completely understand your decision to take on a new role that better suited your circumstances, and we’re glad your time with us gave you valuable in-house experience and exposure to a different model. As a growing business, we know change is part of the journey, and we appreciate your advice. Putting in the right processes — while staying true to our culture — is key to building a lasting legacy. Wishing you every success in your next chapter!
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