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When we first received the news that our company,&nbsp;SPG Resourcing, had been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Best Tech Recruiter award, we were filled with excitement and a deep sense of validation. This nomination served as recognition for the outstanding work we have been doing since the inception of SPG Resourcing. As a fast-growing Technology Talent Partner within the SPG umbrella, we have been redefining industry standards and delivering unparalleled technology recruitment solutions.
SPG Resourcing operates alongside our sister companies, SPG Transformation and SPG Software, playing a crucial role in providing Digital Transformation and custom Software development services across diverse industries. We established SPG Resourcing in August 2021 in response to the dissatisfaction expressed by clients with the offerings of the IT Recruitment industry. We set out with a clear mission to raise the bar by focusing on quality and integrity throughout the hiring process. Our meticulous candidate screening, comprehensive security clearance checks, and thorough online presence evaluations have become the hallmark of our approach. Our team, equipped with technical expertise and industry knowledge, ensures the technical competence of recommended candidates, setting us apart in the recruitment landscape.
One achievement that earned us the nomination was our invaluable support provided to Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) during their Senior Business Analyst recruitment campaign in 2022. YBS faced significant challenges in attracting and recruiting top Business Analysts due to intense competition. We, led by James Hill, stepped in as a trusted partner, armed with our connections and recruitment expertise. James invested time in understanding YBS&rsquo;s specific requirements, and together, we achieved exceptional results.
Our recruitment process demonstrated remarkable efficiency and effectiveness, boasting a 100% ratio of CVs received to interviews granted. This highlighted the high-quality matches made between candidates and the desired criteria. Impressively, the subsequent conversion rate from interviews to job offers stood at 80%, showcasing the success of our candidate selection and evaluation methods. By partnering with us, YBS secured top-tier talent and triumphed over the challenging market landscape.
Collaboration lies at the heart of our success. Our team comprises technically qualified vertical market specialists who possess a deeper understanding of the roles they deliver. This expertise allows us to engage in meaningful technical conversations, building trust and credibility with both clients and candidates. Additionally, our unique offering of technical-based interviews, managed by our consulting team, ensures a 92% hit rate against all permanent roles worked. This collaborative approach strengthens our ability to identify and deliver the best talent to our clients.
Our motivation behind entering the awards was to be recognised as a leading Talent agency and technology business. We wanted to showcase our commitment to delivering a superior service and setting new industry standards. Being selected as a finalist reaffirmed our vision and served as motivation to continue being the driving force for positive change within the recruitment industry. It highlighted our ability to consistently provide exceptional results and validated our unwavering dedication to our clients and candidates.
One of our Talent Partners, Jacob Gulliver, shared his thoughts saying:
&nbsp;&ldquo;We set out with a vision to do things differently and deliver a superior service to our clients and candidates. In an industry where quality is often sacrificed in a race to the bottom with regards to time and cost, the success we&rsquo;ve had over the past 2 year has confirmed that there is a better way to do things. To be recognised for this award is the icing on the cake and motivates us to continue to do what we do and be the change in the recruitment industry.&rdquo;
As a finalist for the Best Tech Recruiter award, we are immensely proud of the recognition we have received for our exceptional work at SPG Resourcing. This nomination serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in the technology recruitment landscape. We will continue to strive for excellence in delivering unparalleled technology recruitment solutions.

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A Leeds-based technology company is encouraging businesses to join its challenge to raise funds for Children&rsquo;s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF).
The SPG Group is leading the 10 for 24 Challenge, where participants will run, walk, and jog with a 10kg weight for 24 hours, keeping it moving the entire time.
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CHSF will use the funds to help buy a special MRI Safe Mobile Monitoring Unit for the MRI department&rsquo;s state-of-the-art baby incubator. The monitoring unit will give clinicians more detailed oxygen saturation measurements in the poorliest babies before, during and after an MRI.
Leeds is the first centre in Europe to use the baby MRI incubator for scans using this process and equipment, which is raising the profile of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit around the world.
Research suggests that as many as 10 children in the UK and the Republic of Ireland undergo heart surgery every 24 hours.
Commenting on the fundraising, Sam Hameed, co-founder of SPG Group and managing director of SPG Resourcing, said: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re asking for as many businesses as possible in Leeds to get involved. It will help to maximise the amount of money we raise with the 10 for 24 Challenge and benefit the great work undertaken by Children&rsquo;s Heart Surgery Fund. They say many hands make light work, and the more people we can get involved, the better.&rdquo;
The challenge will start at 9 am on 6 June 2024, at Wellington Place, Leeds, and finish at 9 am the following morning.
CHSF helps children from across the region. Children like young Ava Brearley, an 11-year-old girl from Liversedge, West Yorkshire, who needed open heart surgery at the age of 10 weeks due to her birth defects and is now dancing with Yorkshire Theatre Ballet.
The challenge is inspired by the J9 Advisory &pound;100,000 fundraising campaign to raise funds for specialist equipment for local charities: Children&rsquo;s Heart Surgery Fund, Candlelighters, and Leeds Baby Bank.
Johnny Abrahams, managing director at J9 Advisory, said: &ldquo;We are really pleased to have our friends at SPG on board with the &pound;100k challenge, which is bringing businesses together to raise funds to buy specific equipment for the Leeds General Infirmary. The support has been overwhelming, and I cannot thank our supporters enough&rdquo;
Kate Hainsworth, interim CEO of CHSF, said: &ldquo;The invaluable work of Children&rsquo;s Heart Surgery Fund wouldn&rsquo;t be possible without the support of the public and companies like the SPG Group. We wish everyone taking part in the challenge the best of luck.&rdquo;

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