About Us
We build the hiring engine, not just the hire. Strategy, systems, delivery, and retention working together.
People8 was built through partnering closely with industry clients, working alongside them to develop a better approach to hiring.
One that is embedded within the business, understands hiring managers, and represents the brand with clarity, consistency, and intent.
We give you control, visibility, and ownership of your talent.
How We Work
The first truly end-to-end, hiring model.
Built to cut costs and deliver lasting results.
Technology
Hiring Systems
We build and run your internal hiring system so you are actually in the driving seat of your hiring and own all the data.
Perfect for scaling teams hiring > 5 roles per year. Also includes Embedded service
We implement and manage your Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
We design your hiring process and approval workflows
We centralise all candidates, data, and communication
We run campaigns to attract candidates directly to your business
We provide reporting and visibility across all hiring activity
We give you full ownership of your hiring data and pipeline
Embedded
Delivery Model
We provide multiple specialised recruiters inside your businesses' brands and systems to run or support hiring for you.
Dedicated People8 recruiters works as part of your team
We source, screen, and manage candidates end-to-end
We coordinate interviews and drive hiring manager engagement
We build and maintain active talent pipelines for your roles
We represent your brand in the market (not ours)
We reduce time-to-hire and take pressure off your internal team
Develop
Add-On
We help you retain and grow your people after they’re hired.
Career pathways and internal progression planning
Pre exit Interviews coordination, we help reduce your exit interviews chances
Leadership and management development
Employee engagement and retention strategies
Campaigns that build visibility
Pilot proven tools, configured for you
Case study
Industry
Civil Engineering
Team Size
68
Projected Roles
12
Before People8
High reliance on agencies — costly and inconsistent
Long time-to-fill (1 role sat open for 2 years)
No internal system for storing or engaging talent
Reactive approach to hiring
Results with People8
Roles hired in 2 months.
Relevant candidates presented to the business through our database.
Confidence in retainer and placement setup
Weeks to fill a role that took 15 agencies two years.
Week setup for ATS to go live.
Roles filled by agencies since People8 onboarded.
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