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Mission Statement
“Our mission is to embody and champion the core values of trust, respect, inclusivity, bravery, and empathy. As a team we commit to upholding integrity in all our interactions, valuing each other's contributions, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and heard. We connect authentically with our clients and candidates. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, driving positive change in the industry, fostering innovation, and building lasting relationships.”
Our Core Values
At the heart of our mission, we are a TRIBE; bound by Trust, Reliable practices, Inclusive culture, Brave initiatives, and Empathetic connections.
TRIBE
• T – Trust
• R – Respect
• I – Inclusive
• B – Brave
• E – Empathy
Trust:
We build trust; it is our cornerstone, ensuring every connection is safe, secure, and successful.
Trust is foundational, we uphold confidentiality, honesty, and reliability in interactions with clients and candidates, relying on each other's integrity, competence, and commitment to ensure transparency and fulfill promises, fostering a culture of reliability and accountability.
Respect:
We respect everyone's voice empowering us to have diverse perspectives and drive success.
Respect is evident in valuing diverse perspectives, treating everyone with dignity, and fostering open communication, thereby nurturing a positive workplace culture where contributions, ideas, and differences are valued, ensuring everyone feels heard and appreciated.
Inclusive:
We celebrate differences, building a team where all voices are heard.
Prioritising inclusivity involves embracing diversity in hiring, providing equal opportunities, and cultivating a welcoming environment where every individual feels valued, fostering creativity and innovation through diverse perspectives.
Brave:
We encourage Bravery: Navigating change with resilience and innovation.
Encouraging bravery fosters a culture of resilience and innovation, vital for navigating evolving market dynamics in recruitment, empowering us to take risks, voice opinions, and challenge the status quo, thus promoting adaptability and initiative.
Empathy:
We aim to build strong connections, fostering understanding, and shaping brighter futures through compassionate engagement.
Empathy strengthens relationships by fostering understanding and connection with clients and candidates, improving communication, and enhancing the recruitment experience through active listening, compassion, and support.
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Alternatives is a dynamic, professional, boutique agency, built upon the fantastic people that form part of our team. With over 22 years in business, the Alternatives brand is synonymous with marketing recruitment.
We joined the Brightwater Group in 2022 but will continue to work as a stand alone brand, with the benefit of central group expert technology and corporate service support.
We are small enough to be personal, but big enough to invest in you, our brand and business.
We are always open to meeting talented people who want to join the Alternatives Tribe!
We are far from the norm in this industry. Working with us you’ll get an opportunity to shape your own area of specialism, to get involved in the marketing of the business, to develop your profile and personal brand, to meet our dynamic clients and really make a difference to them and to our candidates’ careers.
You will learn from thought leaders, influencers and inspirers. You will help our tribe lives change from the front. You will keep abreast of the topline growth talent solutions required to respond to ever-changing business needs.
And above all, you’ll love working in a business that values integrity, that takes a long term view and that helps our community thrive. You’ll work with smart, like-minded people, who collaborate and who celebrate small and large successes along the way.
A career in recruitment is not for the faint hearted, and right now every market is really busy. We understand the importance of work life balance, it is key at all stages of your career. At Alternatives we offer a flexible, hybrid or remote approach to work, depending on your location or situation and we offer excellent training and development opportunities as well as a range of other perks and benefits.
If you are interested in exploring more, please contact Eimear Walsh, our Managing Partner, in the strictest of confidence on 01 661 8889. We look forward to hearing from you.