How Core3 is Changing the Game for Finance Recruitment Agencies
Core 3 has taken the bold move to reimagine recruitment and challenge the narrative that exists in the recruitment sector. With purposeful business becoming more popular and more profitable than ever, how can finance leaders boost their employer brand and give back to people and the planet in the same way that Core3 have?
Blazing a trail for finance recruitment agencies
Core3 was birthed out of a desire to build something that aligned more closely with purposeful values. The recruitment industry has been accused of lacking real purpose and having earned itself a negative reputation for unscrupulous practices, a mercenary outlook and a lack of integrity, it was time to ring the changes. Core3 came out of a conscious decision to incorporate high standards of ethical behavior into our finance recruitment agency from day one of operation. As finance and accounting recruitment specialists, we are founded on the bedrock principle of ‘conscious recruitment’ that strives to challenge the traditional business narrative. It’s about going beyond mere profit, our ethos is rooted in making a transformative difference in society by putting people, the planet, and progress at the core of our actions.
As we have grown and developed and worked consistently with our designated charities, we have found that purpose and profit are not mutually exclusive, they are, in fact, deeply interconnected. Furthermore, nothing is stopping any kind of business, including finance leaders, from leveraging their unique position to influence ethical and sustainable business decisions. By adopting a purpose-driven approach, finance leaders can drive business growth, and they can also attract top talent who resonate with such values, thus enhancing their employer brand. When financial strategies prioritise people and the planet alongside profits, it sends a powerful message that the organisation is genuinely committed to long-term, holistic success. Such a brand not only attracts clients and candidates but also nurtures a loyal, satisfied workforce that sees its professional contributions making a real-world difference.
It does take courage to step out and start to approach business with changed priorities, but having a value system that seeks to impact the lives of others is valuable in itself and it builds a legacy for your organisation. As a finance recruitment agency, we can use our operations not only to touch the lives of the finance professionals we place but many more beyond. There is a ripple effect that is felt by our clients, employees, their families, our local community, partner charities, and the environment. At our core, we believe in creating a space where our team can flourish beyond just financial metrics, and where they feel their work genuinely contributes to building a legacy of positive change in the world.
Making a real difference
A commitment to purpose has to be more than words in a statement or a poster on the office wall. To be genuine, it must make a genuine difference. For us, that means committing 3% to our community and the environment before we make a penny. It’s a testament to our unwavering belief in embedding purpose within the business by hard-wiring social impact into our business model. We believe business has a greater role to play than just making a profit. 3% of our sales revenue is equivalent to 10-15% of our profit, and the reason we chose sales is because we don’t have to make a profit to make an impact. It holds us accountable with every placement and we can measure our contribution daily.
While growth and revenue are essential for any business, we see them as a means to a greater end – to make a significant positive impact on society. This pledge ensures that even as we grow, our dedication to the community and environment remains unwavering. Every placement we make, and every project we take, translates to tangible benefits for our society. It’s our way of ensuring that success is not just about numbers on a balance sheet but the difference we make in the lives of people and the health of our planet.
To help finance and business leaders who wanted to steer their companies down a more purposeful route and evolve their employer brand, we started the Conscious Finance Podcast. The podcast is an extension of our belief that businesses can be a force for good. The podcast has seen some deep dives into discussions with finance leaders, exploring how financial strategies and decisions can transcend traditional profit motives. We have shared about how finance can fuel sustainable and ethical practices, support employee well-being, and empower communities. We’ve also been privileged to hear many thought leaders share their insights on the podcast about how they have merged profitability with purpose, emphasising that financial success can, and should, coexist with making a positive societal impact.
Please get in touch if you are seeking to recruit finance professionals for your business. At Core3 we hope to blaze a trail for other finance recruitment agencies, offering an excellent service to business leaders which carries with it a way of giving something back to the community.
