London tech recruitment company - Recruitment Consultant Cognitive Group Employee Review

Excellent CEO and Sales Director - a perfect balance between results driven and a personable approach to management for what is an aggressive and demanding industry. Cognitive's brand is received positively by 90% of the clients and candidates you engage with across the Microsoft tech space. They have made every effort to become a more diverse and inclusive work place and have actively encouraged flexible and home working for people with families. Reasonably competitive salary and comms structure set to reward those who are prepared to work really hard for the cause. It is a nice place to work and competitive in the right way. Over the course of my long tenure things have changed many times but they have got the balance perfectly set from top to bottom right now with their people leadership team. As a business they have done so well to look after people during the fraught and anxious periods of the covid pandemic.

Probably need to hire more experienced people still rather than always relying on an old guard of 6 or 7 consultants to perform exceptionally well. This isn't a criticism but the pressure on the better performers is immense. More opportunity and career guidance for junior consultants or those less experienced as the business has grown very quickly and there's good people there who need some TLC. Need more investment in some internal tools rather than relying on legacy relationships and linked in all the time to find good candidates.

Cognitive is a company who genuinely care for their employees, clients and the candidates they work with. Cognitive ensure their employees take a true interest in the wellbeing of those they represent. They do their utmost to maintain positive, trusted relationships in the market they operate in. As an employee, this reputation allows you to focus on the job at hand, rather than battling the usual recruitment objections faced by organisations who do not hold such a positive brand name. Internally, Cognitive has a family feel. Whilst not obliged to, once you join, you are immediately welcomed and considered a friend. This is a company where everyone helps each other to succeed. Led by an inspirational leadership team, the business champions individual and team successes both inside and outside the work place. This is a place where you feel immediately welcome and supported to be the best you can be. In an industry which can be stressful, Cognitive provides an environment where you feel truly cared for. You are not just a number, but part of a team of people with deep rooted relationships in the Microsoft market, extending far beyond recruitment. Cognitive’s core values of communication, care and collaboration are a common thread throughout the business. If you are looking for a collaborative, positive environment, this could be the place for you.

Not the right environment for anybody who does not enjoy a collaborative approach to working. For me, collaboration is key, so this is not a negative - however, this may not be the case for everyone.