Bruce has a rare skill in discerning the key attributes required to perform in senior roles, and finding and securing candidates with those skills. For key roles Bruce Handmer will not let you down.
John Quinn, Managing Director, Taggle
Bruce Handmer has been providing invaluable support to Barefoot Power … replacing one of the founders … recruiting the management team … Bruce has the confidence of the board, the leadership team and the institutional investors. David Hind, Chairman, Barefoot Power
“Bruce Handmer and his company The Friday Group bring an unusual breadth of management experience to the services they provide in executive recruitment and consulting…. [he] has counselled senior executives, improved team dynamics and morale and identified and secured significant members of the management team.. flexible and attentive to our needs, and importantly, to have an in-depth understanding of the business and its changing requirements as it has moved from 16 to 100 employees. I can recommend him without hesitation.” Bob Fishman, President Ausra Inc / PL
“…Bruce was unfailingly helpful and worked tirelessly to achieve a great result in the shortest possible timeframe. The acid test: he was able to recruit several exceptional people who have since proven themselves successful in their new roles.” David Webster, MD QSP
Mr Handmer frequently communicated the progress being made … His questions clarified our expectations and guided proceeding s… [in a] timely and most efficient manner. We were well-supported in our decision making …[he] is both personable and professional and I would have no hesitation in recommending him and his company. Margaret White, Principal
great strategic and HR advice in challenging settings that would spook many top tier Management Consultants. He is incredibly honest, hard working and concise.. He brings a diverse and deep network of contacts in the Australian business setting. Peter Le Lievre, Founding CEO, Solar Heat & Power
“We have never had a search so professionally handled, by someone who works so hard, and had such an outstanding outcome.” Dirk Spence, Director, Howard Storage World
“… carefully determining what a client really wants.. [candidates] have been carefully selected … he has fulfilled all our needs and we are yet to find an incorrect placement. …client engagement continues after placement.. [we] draw upon his executive experience to also provide advice for day to day management issues. I have no hesitation in encouraging [others to] use the Friday Group”. Rick Hooper, Chief Executive Officer, Barefoot Power
Other referees’ comments include:
“I can wholeheartedly recommend The Friday Group. Bruce and his team are both easy to work with and thoroughly professional”.
