Finding and retaining the right staff is a challenge that increasingly consumes both time and resources for business leaders. As a result, recruitment has developed rapidly as a leading service industry across the globe. The internet, along with social media, has brought unprecedented levels of choice for a job search – but no real and tangible customer service. Antal has developed a different approach; its teams of specialists are dedicated to putting candidates and clients at the centre of the recruitment process and offering them the highest possible levels of personal service. Antal’s offices around the world do not focus on regions or countries but are specialists in specific sectors and disciplines, having a solid background in and knowledge of different industries. This micro-niche focus means that Antal recruiters are experts in their fields, with complete understanding of the nuances of projects, and the exact details, needs and requirements of job specifications. This approach has been a tremendous success not only in Europe, but also in difficult markets and developing countries such as Russia, China and Poland. With ambitions of expansion, Antal International decided over ten years ago to impart its knowledge to professionals interested in starting their own recruitment business. A comprehensive franchise framework was modelled on the success of Antal International; sculptured, refined and continually enhanced to adapt to changes in the markets. Antal’s franchise network has not stopped growing since, with the successful application of its business model now reaching more than 120 offices in over 30 countries. Franchise owners have the possibility to launch a recruitment business and hire a team of consultants that they manage, or to choose the flexibility and freedom of working independently.
Who’s the target?
A typical franchise owner has between ten and 15 years of experience in a particular industry and would like more flexibility and freedom in their lifestyle, and the chance to change other people’s lives, without leaving the sector they know best. Most do not have a recruitment background; but Antal offers proven and award winning initial and ongoing training, as well as consultancy on how to run a successful recruitment business. Thanks to their specialist knowledge, franchise owners quickly become recruitment experts in their micro-niche, because they understand the requirements and needs of the sector and, with Antal’s help and training, how to find and contact the best candidates. Antal owners do not just get training – they also have access to the company’s database of clients, extended marketing support, and a dedicated franchise team supporting them in their operational needs.
An international approach
Unlike other recruitment network models, Antal shares clients, candidates and experience not only nationally but often internationally. Owners and internal recruiters describe Antal as a big family working together to place candidates into the right positions globally. Owners have the opportunity to work together on assignments and to share international capabilities and delivery of talent. Regular newsletters are circulated to share success stories and news from all offices; weekly conference calls by discipline are organised and are open for every owner to join. A global conference is organised every year, which unifies owners worldwide in order to review the past year, speak about the changes and improvements to come, exchange business and forge friendships.
A day in the office
Antal franchise owners are very independent and flexible, and work in different ways – be that solo or having decided to build a business and hire recruiters. A lot of their time is spent on the phone talking to candidates and clients, or researching to find new ones. Antal has an internal database of 60,000 placements that have been made over the last 20 years and owners have access to this unique data as an excellent business development tool. The Antal recruitment model, shared during the induction and training class lessons, enables the owner to perform the entire recruitment process from search through to successful placement of candidates. The owners are in close contact with clients throughout the recruitment process, offering their industry expertise and advice, and talking the client through each step of the way. Above all, Antal is passionate about offering a personal service – meeting face to face when possible – a true differentiator in a rapidly moving, technology dependent industry. The pressure on recruiters is high but so is the reward if the placement is a success; a typical fee lies between 10k and 30k pounds or Euros. At Antal, you will learn to recognise the right candidates and to ask the right questions, and you have access to a network of more than 120 offices to ask for help if you are in doubt. The franchise model is proven, and support is there for you at every stage in your journey to becoming an Antal entrepreneur. You are the owner – it is your business – but you are not operating by yourself; Antal is with you all the way.
What’s in it for you?
Access to a network of 120 offices across 30 countries, including true, proven, acknowledged leadership positions in the fastest growing markets like China, India, Russia and Poland.
- Access to a 60,000 strong database of actual placements listed by sector, discipline and country, to highlight Antal’s track record globally.
- Regular partner and national meetings and the annual Global Conference, which allows you to network with other Antal partners to share deals which can amount to a high percentage of business gained annually (+/- 20%).
- Worldwide PR and marketing including branded material, mailers, templates, artwork and global PR coverage.
- World class, proven introductory, intermediate and advanced training and development for both recruiters and managers.
- Participation in Recruitment Awards to promote Antal’s name and track record.
- Business planning and forecasting tools.
- Cash flow, financial management and revenue collection.
- Professional assistance for client presentations and contract tendering processes.
- Monthly newsletter which is a central point for shared communication.
- HR advice on a case by case basis.
- IT support.
- Access to the Antal Intranet and thousands of hours of first class training covering any subject needed for your growth and profit.
- Discipline focused conference calls with other offices and owners to share experiences and deals.
- Personal guidance and mentoring from Tony Goodwin and Doug Bugie.
