100% Growth: The Carrington West Story, Powered by Wotter​

100+

Porstmouth, UK

Recruitment

100%

Growth over 3 years

66%

Headcount growth over 3 years

Platinum

Investors in People

Problem

The strain of rapid growth

Strategy

Maintaining a real connection

Result

Company success

Carrington West is an award-winning recruitment company providing technical talent to the UK highways, transport & infrastructure, town planning, property, water & environmental, nuclear, buildings & architecture and rail industries. They recruit interim, temporary and permanent professionals from entry to board level across multiple disciplines for private and public sector organisations.

The Strain of Rapid Growth

Emily Christmas, Carrington West’s HR Person of the Year, was tasked with the unenviable responsibility of maintaining the company’s excellent culture during a phase of rapid expansion. While the growth was exhilarating, it stretched the team thin and put a strain on trying to keep the company culture and identity the same. The personal connection from the CEO, once a hallmark of their culture, was beginning to fray. 

Their annual surveys, while well-intentioned, felt like relics, failing to capture the real-time pulse of her team. James Fernandes, the CEO, previously known for his hands-on approach, was now juggling a multitude of responsibilities, leaving less time for individual interactions. Emily knew she needed a solution that would allow her to genuinely understand her staff’s needs without relying solely on infrequent, limited data. She worried about the growing disconnect between leadership and the team.

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Maintaining a Real Connection

Emily’s vision extended beyond simply managing HR; she aimed to revolutionise it. She set her sights on achieving Platinum Investors in People, a prestigious recognition that demanded more than just good intentions – it required robust, data-driven evidence. 

She envisioned a company where every employee felt valued and heard, a place where growth didn’t compromise personal connections. She needed a system that could bridge the gap, enabling her to understand her team’s needs without needing to be omnipresent. She needed a system that could adapt in real-time, digging into questions and finding out what was and wasn’t working for people without manual input. She knew, with the right tools, she could prove the direct correlation between employee engagement and business success.

Here comes Wotter!

Then came Wotter, a modern HR system that promised to redefine how Emily connected with her team. It wasn’t just software; it was a strategic partner. Wotter provided real-time insights, allowing her to see the true pulse of her organisation, identify emerging trends, and address concerns before they escalated. The platform became her indispensable tool, automatically asking the right questions, to the right people, at the right time. It empowered her to make informed, data-driven decisions that had a tangible impact. She was able to provide the level of care her team needed to thrive, and wasn’t losing hours designing and sending surveys that may or may not be relevant.

Recruitment retention rates

National average vs Carrington West

Company Success

The results were undeniable. 100% revenue growth, a clear testament to a more engaged workforce. Emily, leveraging Wotter’s powerful data, secured Platinum Investors in People, validating her commitment to her team’s well-being. And then, the ultimate recognition: HR Person of the Year 2023. Her dedication and strategic vision, empowered by Wotter, had propelled the company forward. The 90% staff retention rate, significantly surpassing the industry standard of 60%, demonstrated that prioritising people was not just good for morale, it was a crucial driver of business success. She had proven her impact.

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