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​iO Associates – Where Talent Meets Opportunity

At iO Associates, our commitment has always been to understand the unique needs of our clients and help them overcome their hiring challenges. One of our standout partnerships is with RWK Goodman, a UK Top 100 law firm known for prioritising operational excellence within its business services.

The Challenge: 

Recruitment across all industries poses a challenge, but RWK Goodman faces additional layers of complexity due to its sector. As described by Chris Watling, Recruitment Manager for RWK Goodman, acquiring talent in the legal sector, particularly for their business services functions such as IT, can be highly competitive. You can watch the full case study below:

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​Chris highlights a common misconception about working in law firms: “I think there's possibly a common misconception around working in the legal sector...that big corporate entities treat employees as just numbers.” This notion can sometimes deter IT specialists, giving them the impression that opportunities in law firms won’t align with their career aspirations. 

​Additionally, IT professionals often weigh their options carefully since their skills are transferable across sectors. To succeed in attracting and retaining these specialists, RWK Goodman had to ensure that their highly collaborative and innovative environment was effectively communicated to prospective candidates.

The Solution: 

Over five and a half years with RWK Goodman, Chris has experienced first hand the value of partnering with a specialised recruitment firm like iO Associates. For Chris and his team, iO’s approach stood out due to our commitment to understanding the unique dynamics of their business.

By embedding ourselves within RWK Goodman’s recruitment process, we were able to identify and place highly skilled IT professionals, including first line and second line help desk workers, business developers, and legal engineers.  

Our tailored approach ensured that RWK Goodman was equipped with individuals who not only had the technical expertise but also fit seamlessly into the organisation’s culture. 

The Result: 

Thanks to a tailored, collaborative recruitment strategy, RWK Goodman significantly strengthened its IT team with top-tier professionals. Chris explains that these hires had a direct and measurable impact on business performance:  

By helping RWK Goodman attract outstanding IT talent, iO Associates has played a key role in driving operational improvements and, ultimately, financial success for the firm.  

Why Choose iO Associates?  

​At iO Associates, we pride ourselves on creating lasting partnerships that drive genuine impact. By understanding your business comprehensively and building strong relationships at every level, we ensure that the best talent matches the needs of your team.  

Our collaboration with RWK Goodman is a testament to our ability to tackle industry-specific challenges and deliver results that go beyond recruitment.

If you’re looking for a partner dedicated to your organisation’s growth, let’s have a conversation. Contact iO Associates today.  

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