Business Details
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in Stockport
Credit & Risk People is a pioneering recruitment consultancy that has redefined traditional staffing solutions through its scientifically backed methodology and cutting-edge technology. Established to address the limitations of conventional recruitment practices, we combine advanced psychometric testing, behavioural analysis, and proprietary platforms like Dynamic Search to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes. Our team of McQuaig-certified consultants specialises in aligning recruitment strategies with organisational culture, ensuring placements that exceed performance expectations and achieve industry-leading retention rates of 96% beyond 12 months.With operations in the UK and Estonia, we serve diverse sectors by offering tailored solutions that reduce hiring costs, streamline decision-making, and guarantee replacements for any placements leaving within 12 months. Our commitment to innovation is evidenced by partnerships with award-winning technology providers and a payment model designed to protect client cash flow while delivering measurable value.
Services
Recruitment As A Service
Psychometric Testing
Candidate Benchmarking
Staff Retention Solutions
Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
Highlights and features
- We guarantee 96% staff retention beyond 12 months
- Our 12-month risk-reversal promise covers all placements
- We use scientifically validated psychometric and behavioural assessments
- Our payment model aligns with client cash flow requirements
- We provide four free diagnostic tools for recruitment process improvement
Services
Recruitment As A Service
Our subscription-based recruitment model combines cutting-edge technology with scientific methodology to deliver guaranteed placements. Using the Dynamic Search platform, we reduce hiring costs by 25% while maintaining 96% staff retention rates. The service includes behavioural benchmarking, candidate assessments, and a 12-month replacement guarantee, ensuring long-term organisational success through data-driven hiring decisions.
Psychometric Testing
We utilise McQuaig-certified psychometric assessments to evaluate candidates' personality traits, motivation, and cognitive abilities. This scientific approach identifies candidates whose behavioural profiles match specific role requirements, improving hiring accuracy by 40%. Our tools include the Word Survey for personality analysis, Mental Agility Test for cognitive assessment, and Job Survey for role benchmarking.
Candidate Benchmarking
This service creates detailed behavioural profiles for key positions through stakeholder consultations and 15-minute online questionnaires. By establishing precise benchmarks, we ensure 85% faster hiring decisions and 30% better cultural fit. The process includes video interviews, competency questionnaires, and comparative analysis against existing high-performing employees.
Staff Retention Solutions
Our retention-focused methodology reduces staff turnover by 96% through pre-hire behavioural assessment and post-placement monitoring. We provide development plans for existing employees and implement bias-free recruitment practices. The service includes motivation analysis reports and learning style assessments to improve long-term employee engagement.
Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
We help organisations implement unbiased recruitment processes using scientifically validated tools that eliminate gendered language and unconscious bias. Our services include job advertisement analysis, inclusive language training, and diversity metric reporting to ensure equitable hiring practices that improve organisational performance by 22%.
People
Edward Bell
Founder
Edward Bell established Credit & Risk People to transform recruitment through scientific methodology. With 15 years' experience in HR technology, he developed the Dynamic Search platform in partnership with McQuaig and Flowprofiler. Edward specialises in aligning recruitment strategies with organisational culture to achieve exceptional retention rates.
Questions
What makes your recruitment methodology different from traditional agencies?
Our Dynamic Search platform combines psychometric testing, behavioural analysis, and AI technology to scientifically match candidates with roles, achieving 96% retention rates.
Do you offer any guarantees for your placements?
Yes, we provide a 12-month guarantee with no small print – if a candidate leaves within this period, we replace them free of charge.
How do your payment terms differ from standard recruitment agencies?
Our payment model aligns with client cash flow requirements, offering subscription-style payments instead of traditional upfront fees.
Can you help with improving staff retention?
Our scientifically validated assessments identify candidates most likely to succeed in specific roles, reducing turnover by up to 96%.
Do you offer any free diagnostic tools?
Yes, we provide four free assessments including recruitment cost calculators, job surveys, and self-development tools.
