Recruitment cost reduction compared to headhunters.
Average time-to-hire for open positions, including leadership roles
Candidate profiles reviewed between Hoops team and technology
Top 2.16% of 11,664 profiles presented, saving CEB 1,000+ hours on screening
The Center for Enlightened Business (CEB) empowers small business owners, particularly accountants, to achieve meaningful growth through coaching and advisory services. By helping clients overcome mindset limitations, CEB fosters financial stability, professional success, and personal fulfillment. Committed to making a positive impact, CEB sought to refine its hiring process to attract individuals who align with its values and mission. Facing recruitment challenges, CEB partnered with Hoops to implement a strategic hiring approach that combined advanced technology, expert support, and a flexible partnership model. This collaboration resulted in substantial time savings, higher-quality candidates, and a more seamless hiring experience, reinforcing CEB’s commitment to growth and success.
Posting jobs directly on job boards led to an influx of unqualified applicants, making it challenging for CEB to identify suitable candidates. This process was time-consuming, inefficient, and yielded minimal results.
CEB did not require a full-time in-house recruiter, and traditional headhunters were too expensive. The team needed a flexible and budget-friendly solution that did not strain resources.
Without a system for tracking and organizing talent, CEB struggled to manage the recruitment process efficiently. They needed a platform to streamline candidate evaluation and maintain organized records.
Hiring was seen as a burdensome task that detracted from the company's focus on growth. The leadership team found the process stressful and did not look forward to recruiting new team members.
Hoops provided a tailored recruitment strategy including targeted job descriptions, a flexible and costeffective recruitment model, an advanced talent management platform with AI capabilities, and a supportive partnership that made the hiring process engaging.
Hoops assigned a dedicated Client Success Manager (CSM) to CEB, conducting a market analysis to understand the talent landscape and competitive positioning. This helped craft tailored job descriptions and recommend salary ranges/benefits based on industry standards. Customized screener questions were developed to effectively filter out unqualified applicants, saving valuable time by focusing only on those candidates who met CEB’s criteria.
Hoops provided CEB with a recruitment model that scaled based on hiring needs. This allowed for resource allocation on challenging hires while saving on easier positions. Pre-creating job descriptions and conducting market analyses enabled faster hiring with less downtime, making Hoops a strategic extension of CEB's team at a fraction of traditional costs.
Hoops’ TXM platform, enhanced with AI and automation capabilities, revolutionized CEB’s recruitment process. The platform centralized job post management and candidate tracking, automating workflows to streamline the process from application to interview, reducing manual tasks and increasing efficiency. The transparent dashboard offered real-time visibility into candidate status, while analytics helped CEB refine strategies from data.
Hoops transformed the hiring process into a seamless and engaging experience. The platform’s user-friendly interface, combined with Hoops’ dedicated support, made recruitment feel less like a chore and more like an exciting opportunity to discover top talent. This efficient process enhanced both the candidate experience and CEB’s reputation as an employer of choice, shifting hiring from a burdensome task to a strategic, value-added, and even enjoyable activity.
CEB saved approximately 1,130 hours over four years, achieved a faster time-to-fill of 46 days, reduced recruitment costs by half compared to headhunters, and consistently received quality candidates that fit both team and cultural needs.
"Working with the Center for Enlightened Business has been a rewarding experience. Their mission to empower small businesses aligns perfectly with our values at Hoops. By providing a flexible, efficient recruitment solution, we’ve been able to support CEB in building a talented team that shares their vision for growth and positive impact. It’s been exciting to see the transformation in their hiring process and to be a part of their journey to success!"
I’m amazed at the high quality of talent that has been flooding to us without any of the garbage. Their system works, they streamline it, and most importantly, they help us get the results that we need, which is high-quality talent at prices we can afford and justify in our budget. Working with Hoops is a life-changer. It’s made an unenjoyable process very fun for me. I always bring up Hoops as my secret weapon. So if there’s someone out there that’s considering hiring, you need to stop everything you’re doing and work with Hoops! I could not give any company a better recommendation or endorsement.
Here’s what candidates are saying about their experience with us.
“My experience has been amazing! The interview process is very streamlined and welcoming… unlike many other HR firms that I encountered. I met with Audrey and she is very knowledgeable, forthcoming with any available information and made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend their services to anyone.”
“I am thoroughly impressed with this company. Audrey’s [Hoops’ CSM] warm and welcoming demeanor immediately put me at ease, creating a comfortable atmosphere for our discussion. Throughout the interview, she exhibited a deep understanding of both the role and the company culture, asking insightful questions and providing valuable insights, which made the overall experience highly engaging and informative.”
“Spoke with Audrey [Hoops’ CSM] today about a potential job opportunity and the interview was extremely professional and productive. Highly recommended if you’re a company looking to fill job openings.”
“My interview with Audrey [Hoops’ CSM] was wonderful. She seemed very knowledgeable about the position and knew all the right questions to ask. Any company would be lucky to have her recruiting for them.”
“Audrey [Hoops’ CSM] was simply phenomenal! A master class in interview technique. Highly recommended!”
