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Square One Resources was founded in the age of dial-up and has been connecting IT and pharmaceutical professionals with leading brands for 26 years.
The recruitment agency, which takes its name from a popular Caribbean Soca band, has stayed in step with staff – some have been with Square One for two decades. Others have risen from junior level to top managerial roles, including the chief executive.
The recruiter has about 80 staff, based in London's Shoreditch and operating on the Continent and in North America.
Rewards on offer to them include all-expenses-paid holidays and lunch clubs for high achievers.
The senior management team focused on safety over profits during the pandemic, but ensured employees still felt spoilt at Christmas by replacing the usual party with a luxury hamper for them to enjoy with their families.
Management hosted a weekly company meeting on Zoom to give business updates and maintain team spirit. The sessions were lighthearted, with everyone asked to bring a drink and their best joke for the weekly “joke-off”. The chief executive and finance chief made drop-in calls to staff during lockdown, including to those on furlough, who also received a weekly newsletter.
Regular “stop, start, carry on” focus groups have been held for employees to share their opinions about what they like about the company and how it could be improved.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
Square One's round-the-world fitness challenge proved a brilliant way to improve wellbeing and develop a “we're all in this together” attitude after lockdown began. Staff could run, walk or cycle to contribute their portion of the mileage. A virtual running club and weekly fitness challenges also boosted mind and body.
I am paid fairly for the work that I do relative to others within this organisation
Square One offers a unique company car scheme; once employees have achieved certain criteria they are entitled to a company car or a cash alternative. At the top end of the scheme, they can drive a car worth up to £35,000.
My organisation encourages charitable activities
Square One's charity initiatives remained as creative as ever despite the pandemic. Under the dress down code, employees donate £2 a month to be able to dress casually for work. One staff member raised £1,500 in 48 hours by having his head shaved live.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
Square One's round-the-world fitness challenge proved a brilliant way to improve wellbeing and develop a “we're all in this together” attitude after lockdown began. Staff could run, walk or cycle to contribute their portion of the mileage. A virtual running club and weekly fitness challenges also boosted mind and body.
I am paid fairly for the work that I do relative to others within this organisation
Square One offers a unique company car scheme; once employees have achieved certain criteria they are entitled to a company car or a cash alternative. At the top end of the scheme, they can drive a car worth up to £35,000.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
Square One's round-the-world fitness challenge proved a brilliant way to improve wellbeing and develop a “we're all in this together” attitude after lockdown began. Staff could run, walk or cycle to contribute their portion of the mileage. A virtual running club and weekly fitness challenges also boosted mind and body.
Adam Breacher, CEO - Square One Resources
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