At Headway Recruitment, we understand that INSIGHT represents a level of financial investment. We also acknowledge that there are other ways to find staff. So, we created this guide to help you understand everything you need to know before working with us.
Our goal is simple: help you make the right choice. This is an unbiased look at our 5-stage process to make sure it’s right for you.
What Is Headway Insight?
INSIGHT is a 5-stage recruitment process designed to help organisations find people who genuinely fit their company values and culture—supporting long-term growth and success.
Created by Headway Recruitment, INSIGHT combines:
- Personality profiling
- Structured, recorded interview questions
- AI-powered role and candidate analysis
In short: it’s recruitment online, done properly.
Why We Created Insight?
Back in 2016, Mark, our Managing Director at Headway Recruitment, made a decision that changed how we recruit forever.
Mark invested in personality profiling for the internal Headway team, and the impact was immediate.
Suddenly, it became clear that understanding how people communicate, work, and think was the missing link in building happier, more successful teams. From that moment, INSIGHT was born, with personality profiling at its core.
What Is Included In Insight?
1. Foundation – Understanding Your Business
Great recruitment starts with listening.
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” – Stephen R. Covey
At Headway Recruitment, we take the time to understand:
- Your organisation
- Your business objectives
- Your values and aspirations
You’ll complete our online Foundation portal, allowing us to understand your role and your business objectives. This ensures we attract people who will thrive, not just survive.
2. Connection – Accessing Hidden Talent
“Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”
– Brene Brown
We’ve invested heavily in AI-driven matching technology to search far beyond traditional candidate pools.
This means:
- Access to talent others can’t reach
- Expert recruiters using cutting-edge tools
- A smarter, more targeted approach
You get experienced specialists in your corner, backed by data.
3. Fit – Hiring Strength, Not Guesswork
“You are strong when you know your weakness”.
Don’t hire on a whim. Using personality profiling to assess individuals’ strengths and weaknesses. Know the right questions to ask at interview to ensure the best fit for the culture of your team.
4. Analysis – All The Data In One Place
“It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data.”
— Sherlock Holmes.
Using personality profiling, Headway Recruitment allows you to analyse all candidate information in one place, including:
- Video responses to your top three interview questions
- A detailed comparison against the ideal personality profile for the role
- The candidate’s CV and our expert assessment of their strengths and weaknesses
This ensures interviews are focused, consistent, and centred on cultural and team fit—not gut instinct.
5. Support – Beyond the First Day
“Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.”
– Les Brown
Recruitment online doesn’t stop at placement.
With INSIGHT, Headway Recruitment provides:
- Bespoke training and development plans
- Onboarding support tailored to personality profiles
- A focus on long-term success, not short-term wins
What Problems Does Insight Solve?
- INSIGHT means staff that fit company values and stay long-term. Say goodbye to high staff turnover.
- Experience a real return on investment from your recruitment. Having the right people in the right roles means increased profitability 🚀
- Spend less time managing underperforming team members and more time driving business growth
How Much Does Insight Cost?
Depending on which elements are relevant for your business. We have 3 packages available at either 18%, 20% or 22% of the starting salary.
Why Are You More Expensive Than Some Other Agencies?
INSIGHT is a premium recruitment service.
Lost productivity, rehiring, and team disruption mean the cost of a bad hire far outweighs the cost of working with Headway Recruitment to get it right first time.
Is There A Guarantee Policy?
Absolutely. Depending on the package up to 100% for 3 months.
Who Is Insight For?
INSIGHT is designed for ambitious organisations that:
- Value proven recruitment processes
- Want to move away from trial-and-error hiring
- Are tired of interviewing mediocre candidates
Headway Recruitment will only recommend INSIGHT if it’s genuinely right for you.
Insight Is For You If
- You are willing to honestly answer questions about your company’s culture and values.
- Are open to a collaborative working partnership with your recruitment consultancy.
- See the value in working with recruitment professionals and are able to provide timely feedback
Insight Is Not For You If
- You want to send a job spec out to multiple recruiters and see who gets CV’s over the fastest.
- You make decisions purely based on price rather than value
- You want tens of CV’s per role.
INSIGHT means we filter candidates out before you even see them.
Who Would Not Benefit The Most From Insight?
- Start-ups with fewer than 5 employees
- Industrial, cleaning, driving, labouring, or retail roles
- Businesses seeking the cheapest recruitment option
How Long Will It Take to Go Through the Insight Process from Start to Finish?
- Day 1: Choose your package and complete Foundation questions
- Day 3: Receive an update on candidate outreach
- Day 4–7: Review videos, profiles, CVs, and analysis
Typical time to fill a role: around 2 weeks
(Notice periods may affect start dates.)
What Will I Need To Get Started?
Just an understanding of a challenge or opportunity within your organisation that can be addressed by bringing in a new person.
If you have a job description – great, however, we can help you with this if not.
Who Will I Be Working With?
You will have your own dedicated consultant to guide you through the process. They will always be available to discuss any questions you may have.
Meet the team here
How Do You Access The Foundation Portal And Candidate Videos/Reports?
You will receive a link to both via e-mail and hence start your recruitment online.
What Results Can I Expect?
- Business critical roles filled with the right people who will stay long-term
- Increased staff retention
- An increase in workplace productivity and profitability
Click here to see how working with Headway has transformed our clients businesses
For a deeper dive into our client’s success stories using INIGHT click here
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re looking for Bradford agency recruitment that prioritises people, culture, and long-term success, Headway INSIGHT could be the change your business needs.
Want to see INSIGHT in action?
Book a demo and experience recruitment online for yourself.