Laura Gillespie - Managing Director, Gillespie Recruitment.
What did you set out to achieve this year?
To grow the business with a team that has the same values as myself and a passion for helping people get their dream job! To continue to support our existing clients and develop new client relationships.
Has everything gone according to plan?
In short, no, however life wouldn’t be the same without challenges along the way. I am literally learning every day. If something isn’t right I will change things sooner than I would have done in the past.
What are you most proud of this year ?
Celebrating our 4th year in business is up there in our achievements along with having the right team in place to support our clients and candidates. The positive feedback we receive on a regular basis also makes me very proud.
What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve received this year?
You don’t have a have a huge team to be successful, in fact staying small is not a bad thing. Adding people to the team before you are ready for it has it’s challenges. Reducing my personal interaction on social media is definitely something that has worked for me too.
What has been the most enjoyable business event you’ve been to this year?
I haven’t been to any this year which I intend to rectify in 2025.
What have you learnt about yourself this year?
That I am capable of running a business, although it has taught me that I need to be tough and also that the word NO is a good word! I am working on this with Paul Cheetham, an emotional intelligence coach, and that has had a huge impact on the way I view situations both personally and within the work environment.
Describe 2024 in three words…
Challenging, emotional and rewarding.
What are your aims for 2025?
To build on where we are, and be the team that people want to work with.
Any New Year Resolutions?
Personally – to maintain a better work/life balance, have a holiday and celebrate the small wins.
Business – to widen our reach across the UK and develop our business sectors.
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