May 2025 Newsletter

Back in 2021, following the pandemic we were approached by Monmouthshire Building Society, a successful building society that was founded over 150 years ago with a Head office based in Newport, Wales.

After an in-depth meeting to understand more about the role requirements and what sort of person would be a suitable for the long term, we were super excited to work exclusively to find the standout candidate for this opportunity.

With our fantastic HR and L&D market knowledge we build with candidates on a day-to-day basis, we couldn’t wait to support with the recruitment of this fantastic opportunity. We had a number of in-depth & insightful meetings with candidates.  We also quickly built a solid relationship with the Hiring Manager & HR Director to ensure that we knew exactly who they were looking for.  The rest is history.

Every day is different, and I’m so lucky to work for such a brilliant company who really support our colleagues to thrive. At present, we have a few fantastic L&D programmes taking place , so a typical day could be facilitating some of these , working closely with my colleagues on planning future sessions, or mentoring and coaching colleagues , to the flip side of understanding our data insights to ensure our offerings reflect what our colleagues need to do their jobs brilliantly and support strategic growth.

Wow that is a difficult one as there are so many such as seeing our Talent programmes evolve year on year with more interest and our colleagues seeing the Society investing in these programmes  really make a difference to our Academy team winning two awards, one HR in Wales Creativity and Innovation Award and for British HR Awards for Recruitment initiative award but more me personally was winning the MBS Inspiring Leader Award, this is nominated by our colleagues which made it extra special as I am not a people manager and our colleagues see me as an Inspiring Leader was quite emotional.

I would like to just continue doing what I am doing but offering more support for our colleagues and getting them to take “ As Bev ( our Head of People )  would say “ 5 seconds of courage” to try something new, apply for a new secondment or role. Whatever happens growth comes from change and change can be scary but also exciting.

From the initial conversation, H2R Selection really took time to get to know me, what I loved to do and what my personality was, and this allowed time to match me with the right organisation that reflected my values and personality. H2R kept in touch along the way providing feedback on what to expect at each stage and on the journey itself and even after I was successful in role, continually checking in to see how things are going and celebrating my successes. I would really recommend H2R as the journey doesn’t end once you have secured the role, but the relationship continues.

Helping organisations and individuals is what we do, and below are some examples of recent successes we have had. We prioritise a great experience and service to anyone that we work with at a professional level.  Maintaining an open and honest relationship with clients is also one of our values, avoiding the complications that can arise from miscommunication and misunderstanding via clear and concise discussions.

Jo Bird is a UK-based manufacturer specialising in the design and production of storage solutions for lifesaving and fire safety equipment. Their products, such as fire hose cabinets, life jacket cabinets, and fire extinguisher cabinets, are built to withstand the toughest environments, including offshore platforms and petrochemical plants.

We began supporting Jo Bird with HR services in 2024. Our work focuses on employee relations, policy updates, compliance, and general HR advice, helping them strengthen their internal processes and maintain a positive, compliant workplace.

Cow & Sow is a renowned steakhouse based in Bristol, with a newly opened site in Birmingham and celebrated for its high-quality, sustainably sourced meat and commitment to ethical dining. Their focus on local produce and responsible
sourcing has earned them a strong reputation for delivering exceptional food in a relaxed setting.

We have been proud to support Cow & Sow with HR services, providing advice on employee relations, policies, and compliance. We’re even prouder to celebrate their achievement of becoming B Corp certified in 2024 and have enjoyed helping them strengthen their people practices as part of that journey.

We operate a refer a friend scheme, whereby anyone that introduces a new HR client that signs up with us or a candidate that is successful in securing a new role through us will be entered into our prize draw for a meal for two people which takes place every quarter.

As part of our HR & Recruitment service, you will have a dedicated Qualified Account Manager who is on hand throughout. We want to add value to your business with trust and commitment at the forefront. We have your business needs at the heart of what we do.

For more information about our services or a free 20 minute consultation, please get in touch.