KPI Recruiting Celebrates International Women's Day

Did you know? A larger proportion of our team are female, from Apprentices right up to Directors.

We truly couldn't do what we do without them. These fantastic ladies are people who keep things running smoothly. They're not just experts in their fields, they're approachable, friendly, and nurturing – qualities that make all the difference when it comes to finding folks the perfect job.

Join us as we shine the spotlight on some of the incredible women who make KPI Recruiting the success it is.

Millie Johnson-Clarke

Q: Who's the office superstar that always brightens your day? Give them a shoutout and tell us what makes them your daily dose of sunshine! 
A: Andy Wragg – Even on the hard days his jokes always make me crack a smile. I have to give him credit-even on International Women’s day.

Q: Let's talk perks! Ever been on the receiving end of a bonus or snagged a promotion? Spill the beans on how you celebrated or what you splurged on! 
A: As soon as I got my bonus I went shopping for new clothes and shoes - my favourite hobby.

Q: Let's rewind the tape! Share a light-hearted, funny, or memorable moment you've shared with a female colleague that still brings a smile to your face.
A: When I first formatted a CV for Leanne, I named it with no Commercial knowledge whatsoever. I uploaded the candidate up on to the system as “Mr. Curriculum Vitae”, thinking it was a name.

Lauren JohnLewis

Q: If you were to give someone a snapshot of the team culture here at KPI Recruiting, how would you describe it?
A: If I was to give someone a snapshot of the team culture at KPI I would describe it as exciting. It’s fantastic being around individuals who are passionate about their job and work hard day to day, both in a team, and individually, to make big changes happen. 

Q: Who's the office superstar that always brightens your day? Give them a shoutout and tell us what makes them your daily dose of sunshine!
A: My office superstar would be Izzy. She is outgoing, happy and helpful. She is constantly happy to help and never has a frown on her face!

Q: Looking ahead, what are your aspirations for your career growth within KPI Recruiting?
A: My aspirations for my career growth would be to become a senior consultant one day!

Fiona Pui Yi Lai

Q: Who's the standout female figure within the company that you look up to, and what qualities do they embody that inspire you?
A: There are lots of standout female figures in this company. I enjoyed hearing Estelle share her experience. I still remember how great it was when I worked with Keeley. She is a magician and makes everyone happy if she is there. However, I would say Charlotte is my standout figure. She is caring and always on your side. I admire her capacity of work and at the same time she can take good care of her family. She always gives me good personal, parenting advice also.

Q: If you were to give someone a snapshot of the team culture here at KPI Recruiting, how would you describe it?
A: I would say it makes you feel at home. Every morning, when you get into the office, everyone says “Morning Fiona, if you get anything frustrating, feel free to ask for help”. They always give you some advice. I had experienced a really hard time last year which the staff helped me through, so thanks to everyone who supported me at that time. Our team feels like a close-knit family. Despite being spread across different offices and some of us never having met face-to-face, we rally together when challenges arise. Support and camaraderie flow freely, making us not just colleagues, but also friends. There's always something to learn from one another.

Olivia Caci

Q: So, let's look into your journey at KPI Recruiting! Could you walk us through how you've developed your career path within the company?
To be honest I completely fell into recruitment. I carried out a temporary assignment at Stoke Audi in 2021, and before I knew it, I was working at KPI. I started as a Trainee Consultant, got promoted to a Recruitment Consultant, I then ran the Stoke temp desk (COMPLETE DISASTER), and finally in 2024 I was promoted to a Senior Consultant.

Q: Let's talk perks! Ever been on the receiving end of a bonus or snagged a promotion? Spill the beans on how you celebrated or what you splurged on!
A: Yes - I recently won the ‘Employee of The Year’ award and immediately booked a holiday to Cape Verde WOOHOO!

Q: Who's the standout female figure within the company that you look up to, and what qualities do they embody that inspire you?
Keeley Callan - Mainly because I am too scared to say anyone else as she sits opposite me! All joking aside, I hear her talking to both clients and candidates on a daily basis and it just comes so naturally to her. All of my success is because of Keeley’s constant mentoring and support.

Ali Christmas

Q: If you were to offer advice to young women aspiring to grow their careers within the recruitment industry, what advice would you give based on your experiences at KPI Recruiting?
To thrive in recruitment, remember: your effort shapes your success. Focus on continuous learning, build genuine relationships, and embrace resilience. Your hard work will directly influence your career growth. Enjoy the good days and know the bad days will pass.

Q: Let's talk perks! Ever been on the receiving end of a bonus or snagged a promotion? Spill the beans on how you celebrated or what you splurged on!
Holidays! I love a holiday, any extra money I get goes towards a lovely holiday. Thanks to my last bonus I was able to use it to pay towards my holiday to Dubai and Vietnam in a few weeks.

Q: Who's the standout female figure within the company that you look up to, and what qualities do they embody that inspire you?
A: As I always tell her when I am merry at company events... Charlotte Shaw is most definitely someone I look up to, she is a strong female leader, super kind calm and collected, and a general boss-woman.

As much as these women make a difference to our world here at KPI, they can also make a difference to yours, whether you're a candidate or a client. Email us at sales@kpir.co.uk to find out how KPI's women can be the inspiration for your career or business.