THE COMPANY AND SERVICES
CONTENTS About Us... 3 What we do?... 3 Our Associates... 4 Company Details... 4 Test Associates Solutions... 5 Core Strengths... 6 Benefits of Using our Company... 6 Clients from the gaming industry we work with... 7 Menu of Services... 7 Areas of Assurance... 7 TEST ASSOCIATES offers fast and efficient recruitment solutions... 8 RPO... 8 Why use recruitment process outsourcing services?... 8 Executive Search & Selection... 9 Retained Search... 9 Contract & Interim...10 Benefits of using contract resource are...10 Contingency Search...11 To ensure we reach the best candidates...11 Candidate Driven Search...11 Rate Card for Personnel...12 SLA to Supplying Personnel...13 Recruitment Process...13 Other Information...14 2
About Us A young, vibrant, specialist London based agency to the Computing Software sector; providing and placing market-leading Software Testers, Software Developers and Quality Assurance talent around the world. We assist organisations to attract suitable passive talent in the market, rather than being limited to a list of candidates that are actively seeking jobs. Compliance takes many forms and insurance is a close second to taxation. We feel it is a temptation for agencies, small, medium and large alike, to contractually pass this responsibility down the chain to the freelancers they supply. However this is not a route we take or advocate, and we have full industry insurances in place for all our personnel (please see our insurance certificate)*. From large-scale End-to-End projects to smaller Analytical Tests, the scale may be different but the importance of completing these to a high standard remains the same. At Test Associates, we hold ourselves to the same high standards as our clients and contractors. We believe that in this industry having a reputation for working safely and accurately whilst holding on to a commercial mindset is essential to success. We make the effort to understand the needs of our clients and contractors so we ensure that when we offer a solution in terms of the right personnel for the role, we help ensure the success of your operations. What we do? We recruit for permanent, Interim and contract positions, as well as offering a bespoke recruitment process outsourcing system that works seamlessly within your HR management structure. Our experienced consultants bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, and our network of Software Testers, Software Developers and Quality Assurance professionals provides us with the tools to ensure we find the right candidate for your vacancy. We operate with absolute discretion, integrity and professionalism. A comprehensive HR solution can manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for your professional-level staff, or you can selectively use our expertise where your business needs it most. 3
Our Associates Our determination to develop long-term relationships based on trust, integrity and successful delivery has evolved and culminated in the development of an unrivalled network of mid-to-senior level professionals from who utilise our products from our sister company to the publishers of the industry-leading journal TEST Magazine and the organisers of The European Software Testing Awards, including the National Software Testing Conference. TEST Associates have an unparalleled trusted reach across the software testing community. COMPANY DETAILS: Company name: Test Associates Company Registration Number: 9679598 Contact: Richard Akrofi Function: Principle Consultant Company Address: 41-42 Daisy Business Park 19-35 Sylvan Grove London, SE15 1PD Telephone: 0203 668 6949 Email: richard.akrofi@testassociates.co.uk Website: www.testassociates.co.uk Offices: UK Established: 2015 Employees: 11 50 75% 500+ 94% 3 100% Of our candidates have been sourced as referrals The number of freelancers in our database has reached over 500, which equates to a 500% increase over the last 5 months. In 2015, we received positive feedback from 94% of our candidates. The average number of CVs we will send within a 24-hour period is three. It s a company policy that we will only send a maximum of five CVs per role. Over the past year, the percentage of our freelancers paid on time is 100%. 4
Test Associates Solutions The success of any company is down to the performance of its personnel resource. Our ethos at Test Associates is to find the best candidates in the market for every client we work with. We understand that the best candidate for one client may be different for another. The best candidate for a large organisation may not be the best for a small organisation. Candidates have different key skills and all organisations have different company values, beliefs and aspirations. Piercing the two parts together successfully is what makes a recruitment company stand out in the market and this only happens by truly understanding the needs of the client. We pride ourselves on the ability to listen and then execute with excellence. A role profile is so much more than just a job specification. Any individual entering a new company will have an effect on the company's performance, culture, atmosphere and ethos. At Test Associates our professional consultants combine the use of our own bespoke database with more traditional networking and headhunting methods to ensure success with the diverse range of mandates we take on. Our group recognises the importance of knowing our clients' culture as well as understanding their requirements. We do not provide a generic solution but tailor our approach to the specifications of the client and its business model. We believe that at all stages we must communicate clearly, directly and honestly with our clients. Standing by such philosophies, we at Test Associates have built, and continue to build, excellent long-term relationships with our clients and see ourselves as not just a service but a real partnership. 5
Core Strengths èèmeasurable results SLA and KPI driven metrics and outcomes èèlowered cost & shared risk Flexible and scalable to accommodate your fluctuating needs èèreduced time-to-fill Multi-tiered sourcing strategy accelerates the process èèsystem-wide savings Economies of scale reduce cost èèconsistency Streamlines recruiting functions across multiple business units èèuniformity Promotes and protects your branding worldwide èèelite talent Global bandwidth and high-touch approach attract top talent èècompliance Meet industry and governance regulations èècentralisation Global account management and recruitment life cycle management èèquality Use our proprietary assessment tools and interview techniques to find the best person for the job Benefits of Using our Company èèdecrease time-to-fill by 30% to 50% on average for salaried roles èèincrease hiring manager & candidate satisfaction with the hiring process. We typically exceed our SLAs by more than 93% globally èèhiring manager interview-to-hire ratio is typically 3:1 èèmore than 95% Accomplishing Diversity Goals èèhigh level of global process compliance èècontinuous improvement through data analytics èè90% reduction in recruitment agency use and fees è è Design solutions to meet client s business need, culture, budget and timeline 6
Menu of Services TEST Associates partner with clients to provide a superior recruitment solution, offering every client the opportunity to select from a combination of services that will help you meet your specific goal. Working with our team containing both Account Management and Delivery Consultants, you can completely tailor your own solution. If you are looking to hire the best candidate in the market for your team please don t hesitate to contact one of our experienced consultants. AREAS OF ASSURANCE: èèfunction Testing èènon-functional Testing èèerp Products èècloud Testing èèdata Warehouse & Business Intelligence èèweb Testing èèmobile Testing èèapplication Testing èèsecurity Testing èèautomation Testing 7
TEST ASSOCIATES OFFERS FAST AND EFFICIENT RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS INCLUDING: èèrpo èèjob specifications èèpersonality Profiling èècandidate screening èèinterviewing èè3 CV s per role and guarantee at least one will progress to interview èèrigorous background checks and contactable references èèpersonal visits to your organisation èèon-site coordinators èèorientation and on-boarding èèperformance management èèdisciplinary RPO Test Associates allows both large and mid-sized companies to attain a world-class recruitment function. Our recruitment process outsourcing team works seamlessly within your HR management structure. A comprehensive HR solution can manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for your professional-level staff, or you can selectively use our expertise where your business needs it most. 8
Why use recruitment process outsourcing services? As business begins to pick up and your company is ready to grow again, your volume of requests for new hires can skyrocket. Most HR departments simply don't have enough bandwidth to cover all of their company's recruiting needs in this situation. Test Associates RPO is ready to step into your existing structure to augment the recruitment process throughout the entire enterprise or wherever you need us. Using out recruitment process outsourcing for a department where you have the heaviest need, such as Functional Testing or Automation Testing, can lower your cost and reduce time-to-fill while providing consistency and uniformity within the workforce. Test Associates RPO can also manage all the sourcing, screening, and measurement tactics for your entire organization, while your existing HR team handles the interviewing, hiring and on boarding processes. Choosing which portions of the recruitment process you want to outsource provides the flexibility to decide what is best for your business. Executive Search & Selection TEST Associates operates a bespoke search and selection service for our clients. We work globally, aiming to secure high calibre senior candidates to satisfy the corp-divisional requirements. When asked to provide this service we arrange for a Director and one or more relevant Divisional Heads to meet with you and discuss in detail the mandate of the role and the desired candidate profile from a business and cultural perspective. We then agree the terms of the retained assignment and allocate our search team and consultants to produce a shortlist of individuals for interview and then selection. TEST Associates search team has a strong track record in identifying and delivering candidates to complete both retained and contingent assignments. The team have established comprehensive market maps, enabling us to reach candidates who are not actively on the market, and prove particularly effective for niche or high demand skill sets or senior vacancies. 9
Retained Search We also undertake Annual Retained Searches, whereby we design and execute a campaign to cater for client requirements over a determined period of time. This service is particularly beneficial to clients with numerous on-going mandates, who require a dedicated team of consultants and an account manager to ensure success. If significant time must be dedicated to candidate profiling, an annual retained service enables us to deploy all necessary resources to place the right individuals within the necessary deadline. Contract & Interim Utilising contract resource provides flexibility to businesses at times of growth and change, enabling efficient delivery of projects and a solution to temporary hiring challenges. BENEFITS OF USING CONTRACT RESOURCE ARE: èèflexible workforce on demand èèimmediate productivity from day 1 èèa breadth of experience relevant to your business At TEST Associates we are renowned for our ability to source highly specialist talent for our clients across the globe, at speed. Central to the contracts function is our dedicated compliance team, who ensure every contractor is legally compliant in the appropriate jurisdictions. 10
Contingency Search TEST Associates undertakes contingency searches for clients in which we identify and present candidates according to the client requirement s criteria. This service includes conducting research into a potential employee s personality type, full background checks, and the verification of their references, experience, and credentials. This enables up-front costs to be minimised and desired time scales adhered to. TO ENSURE WE REACH THE BEST CANDIDATES, WE UTILISE: èèextensive on and offline advertising èèsearch team facility èècandidate referrals and market networking Candidate Driven Search Due to our extensive network of clients, we are able to work with outstanding candidates and present them with a portfolio of suitable opportunities. In a highly competitive market place, we can introduce specialist candidates to appropriate teams and help candidates to understand which institutions will offer them the best career opportunities. In this way, with total discretion and professionalism, we are able to present leading individuals with their next career step. 11
Rate Card for Personnel Title Qualification Day Rate GBP* Test Analyst ISEB 325 Test Manager ISEB 425 Test Engineer ISEB 325 Test Lead ISEB 375 Test Consultant ISEB 350 QA Test Analyst ISEB 338 Automation Analyst ISEB 400 Programme Test Manager ISEB 538 Performance Test Analyst ISEB 325 UAT Test Analyst ISEB 463 Software Test Engineer ISEB 275 Business Test Analyst ISEB 338 Functional Test Analyst ISEB 293 Performance Test Manager ISEB 488 Test Architect ISEB 325 *ALL FEES ARE BASED ON THE AVERAGE MEDIUM FOR EACH CONTRACTOR WITHOUT OUR FEE INCLUDED. èèwe work by a volume base discount model èèwhere by any assignments less then 90 days our fee will be 70 per day or 20% of the contract day rate, which ever is higher èèany assignments more than 91 days are capped at 15% base rate of the contractors day rate èèall permanent fees are fixed at 15% base rate of the annual salary èènotice period for our contractors is 1 week è è Test Associates will handle Holiday and sickness reports but the client will pay 12
SLA to Supplying Personnel We can scale same day positions in the event of somebody being off sick. We have an availability system that has a constant rotation of contractors for everyday. So our time scales on delivery are: 24 hours 2 staff/ 48 hours 3 staff / Week 6 staff/ Month 30 staff Recruitment Process Our process to achieve quality results is to work with your company to: èèunderstand the company: its products, services, business goals èèdefine the job profile and understand this role within the organisation èèestablish a sourcing strategy with the flexibility to make adjustments depending on what we find in the marketplace, to keep searches on course èèdevelop a candidate map. Our consultants are supported by seasoned, in-house researchers who are responsible for mapping the market to source high quality candidates (online and offline), while ensuring our database is kept up-to-date with top executive talent èècandidate interviews and assessments èènegotiation and management of offer 13
Other Information Other Services we offer: Consultancy, On-site Coordinator, RPO Services, Contingent Workforce Solutions, Advertising and Branding. We have various strategic/technical questionnaires and surveying methods we use to measure staff and customer requirements to make sure that performance is always at it s best. We can provide on-site coordinators that will manage stakeholders and 3rd party vendors, making sure that all teams are in sync, identifying training needs, dealing with requirements on-site. This is a separate cost for this service. If a candidate is meant to engage in an assignment or the project has been terminated for whatever reason, the candidate will be sourced into a new opportunity. As we are apart of the founders of the National Software Testing Conference, Test Magazine and other related Software Testing products, we benefit from engaging with stakeholders who constantly update us with commercial knowledge and being on the human capital side, we have a warm approach to the industry as forward thinkers as we have the technical aptitude for all projects and working with ex-testers we understand what type of individuals to recruitment for any in domain. 14
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Telephone: 0203 668 6949 Email: info@testassociates.co.uk Website: www.testassociates.co.uk 16