Achieving for Children: Simplifying Recruitment and Enhancing Control

The challenge

AFC was managing the hiring of temporary agency staff through two separate providers, creating fragmented processes with little consistency. This made simplifying recruitment across the organisation difficult, as data collection and contract mandating varied between providers, undermining AFC’s ability to analyse performance or maintain control. Compounding the issue, AFC faced geographical challenges, with each location having different staffing requirements that a one-size-fits-all approach couldn’t address.

The lack of visibility and transparency meant AFC struggled to maintain control over their recruitment operations. Additionally, the organisation encountered geographical complexities, with varying staffing requirements across multiple locations, further complicating the process.

These challenges not only reduced efficiency but also impacted AFC’s ability to meet its recruitment needs effectively.

Our solution

Our focus was on simplifying recruitment for AFC by consolidating their existing processes into a single, streamlined system. This gave AFC better visibility and restored control over their contracts, with real-time reporting enabling data analysis whenever needed.

With our proven expertise, we implemented a tailored solution designed to address AFC’s unique needs:

• Streamlined Operations: Consolidated their existing processes into a single, unified platform for seamless integration with existing systems
• Real-Time Reporting: Introduced a comprehensive reporting suite for on-demand data analysis, boosting transparency and decision-making
• Customised Supply Chains: Developed bespoke supply chains tailored to the specific requirements of each geographical location
• Collaborative Engagement: Hosted immersion days to address Hiring Manager concerns and supplier forums to align expectations between AFC and staffing providers

The results

• Consolidation of existing complex temporary worker hiring processes into a unified, intuitive platform
• Improvements to fulfilment rates: 98.3%
• Total savings: £100,000+

The outcome

By simplifying recruitment through a single, integrated platform, we gave AFC the visibility and control they needed over their temporary staffing contracts. Tailored supply chains ensured consistently high-quality staff, even across geographically challenging locations, transforming what had been a fragmented process into a streamlined, dependable system.

Through our close partnership with AFC, we were able to deliver measurable improvements:

• Regained Control: AFC now operates through a unified platform, restoring visibility and oversight of their contracts
• Tailored Solutions: Customised supply chains ensure the delivery of high-quality staff, regardless of geographical challenges
• Increased Efficiency: Streamlined processes reduced administrative burdens, enabling AFC to focus on their core mission.
• Improved fulfilment: By having complete oversight and an intuitive platform to secure temporary staff, AFC achieved 98.3% fulfilment.

These benefits resulted in total savings of more than £100,000+, which AFC has been able to utilise within the business to deliver even better outcomes for the children and young people that it serves.

By collaborating closely with AFC, we achieved a seamless transformation of their recruitment processes, providing them with the tools to manage staffing with confidence and precision.