Safe start through hiring – how Albinsson & Sjöberg’s team was strengthened

Albinsson & Sjöberg needed to strengthen their team with a project manager who could drive sales, build relationships and take operational responsibility in several of their major events. The role required both the right personality and the ability to quickly land in a high tempo, while a key person was about to leave his position.

As an established magazine publisher and event company in the motor industry, they run large public events where structure, responsibility and stable staffing are crucial for the whole to hold together.

Read more about Albinsson & Sjöberg.

Why did they choose Unik Resurs?

For Elin Runbert, Vice President & Head of HR, it was important to work with a partner who really takes the time to understand their business. She says she appreciated “a partner with the ability to listen in and try to understand us as customers, which is crucial for success”. With her own experience in executive search, she knows how complex it is to fully match a role in a company – both in terms of skills and personality.

She also emphasizes that Unik Resurs not only listened, but dared to challenge where needed. As she puts it: “I also appreciate that we sometimes get a little more challenging questions, which is actually necessary.” For a business where attitude and personality often outweigh formal education, our insight into how the company works was something Elin saw as absolutely crucial. Elin emphasizes the importance of Unik having previously made several recruitments for Albinsson & Sjöberg and thus gained a deeper knowledge of us as a company.

What means the most to Elin, however, is the interaction in the process: “What I appreciate most about Unik is that we have an open and honest dialog.”

The solution – hire recruitment that creates security at the start

To give both managers and the new project manager the best conditions, Albinsson & Sjöberg chose to start the collaboration through temporary recruitment. Elin describes the choice as follows: “We have chosen the model of initially hiring employees before we hire. This is so that our managers can get support from Unik, which actively coaches the new employees and actively supports the manager after taking up the position.”

Malin Alkhagen, Sales & Marketing Manager, who was the recruiting manager, experienced the process as both accurate and safe. “Unik Resurs quickly understood the skills and personality we were looking for and only presented candidates who matched our requirements very well. The process was smooth and professional” . Both Elin and Malin emphasize the importance of the opportunity to meet the final candidate in several constellations and on several occasions, before decisions are made.

Results – rapid establishment and clear impact in the projects

The positive experience is reflected in the rating of the recruitment. The collaboration resulted in an NPS rating of 9 out of 10.

The consultant quickly got into the role and describes himself that “my first days were well planned and the onboarding process was solid, which made the start very smooth and good.” The consultant also highlights how stimulating it was to be able to directly follow the events develop and be an active part of the projects’ development.

Malin confirms the image of a consultant who both takes responsibility and creates energy in the team. As she puts it: “The consultant has contributed with curiosity, experience and energy. Through his commitment and independent approach, he has quickly settled into the role and driven his projects forward.”

The collaboration with Madeleine, consultant manager at Unik Resurs, is described by the consultant as very positive: “Madeleine and I have had a great and pleasant dialog… there is only positive feedback from my side.”