Our Story
“Pear Talent was founded because I saw an opportunity to launch a niche recruitment consultancy for the mid to senior level of the insurance finance market. It has rarely been more challenging than it is today for clients to identify and attract the best talent; likewise, for candidates and clients to find a credible and trustworthy agency to partner with for the long-term.
The market is overpopulated with database-driven agencies trying to cater for every aspect of the sector, often over reliant on ‘proactive’ candidates using job boards and similar mediums, coupled with consultants who have limited knowledge of the insurance sector or meaningful networks within it. Therefore, consistent delivery, as well as quality and continuity of service, suffer as a result.
I wanted to grow a business founded on a reputation for integrity which would be recognised as a trusted partner in the market, based on significant industry experience and built around trusted consultants with their own established networks.
Our clients and candidates therefore benefit from an informed and consultative approach that is in tune with market movements and industry developments – not just focussed on filling the next vacancy. We partner with a comprehensive candidate market, which crucially includes ‘passive’ talent that we’re able to identify and engage with through innovative methods, due to the credibility of our established reputation.
It is because of this approach and our intimate understanding of the market that our clients and candidates return to us time and time again, often working with us exclusively and recommending us to their colleagues.”
Ed Hyde BSc, CII
Founder & Managing Director
Doing our bit
It is important to us that we share the benefit of what we do by supporting some fantastic causes with meaningful donations.
We have therefore committed to supporting the following charities:
Diversity & Inclusion
We are passionate believers in diversity and are committed to promoting it both within our own company and throughout our business activities. We ensure that all employees, clients and candidates alike, are treated with the utmost respect at all times.
In carrying out our services we provide innovative and balanced shortlists, partnering with clients and candidates to endorse diverse professional talent that is capable of delivering business excellence.
We wish to create a culture where all individuals are celebrated for their uniqueness and encouraged to make the most of their abilities, free from discrimination or judgement and where all decisions are based on merit.