Rapid business growth brings new hiring challenges, particularly when finding highly skilled Microsoft professionals without compromising company culture.
This case study explores how Cognitive Group partnered with Kerv, a Microsoft Gold Partner specialising in Microsoft Dynamics, Power Platform, and Azure, to reduce recruitment timelines and support continued business growth through specialist Microsoft recruitment.
The Partnership
Over a continued partnership spanning more than five years, Cognitive Group - Focus on Microsoft have supported Kerv's recruitment strategy across both permanent and contract positions, delivering more than 70 Microsoft placements.
As demand for Kerv's services continued to grow, the partnership focused on helping the business scale while maintaining the high standards expected of every new hire.
The Challenge
Kerv's continued success created an increasing demand for Microsoft professionals to support its growing customer base.
While hiring at pace was important, protecting the company's culture remained a priority. The business wanted self-motivated individuals who could make a meaningful impact, even if that meant taking longer to identify the right candidates.
At the time, recruitment typically took three to six months, making it difficult to keep pace with the company's ambitious growth plans.
Our Approach
Cognitive Group invested time in understanding Kerv's:
- Business objectives
- Company culture
- Hiring priorities
- Long-term growth plans
Using our specialist Microsoft market knowledge, we provided realistic guidance on salary expectations and candidate availability while building a growing pipeline of qualified Microsoft professionals to support ongoing hiring.
The Outcome
The partnership reduced recruitment timelines from three to six months to just three to four weeks in most cases, helping Kerv respond more quickly to increasing customer demand.
Within five months, Cognitive Group had successfully placed five professionals, while continuing to build a strong pipeline of Microsoft talent that supported more than 70 placements throughout the wider partnership.
"Cognitive Group took the time to comprehend our organisation, our business objectives, and our unique culture. Moreover, they demonstrated a profound understanding of the kind of candidates who would seamlessly integrate into our company - the self-starters and exceptional talents who flourish in our dynamic environment."
- Jay Neale, CEO
