DNA325

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of Somplo Ltd. Somplo, is an Israeli based startup company that develop the ultimate Creative Management Platform (CMP), for Rich Media Advertising Campaigns, to Agencies and Brands.

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325?

We decided to open a marketing and R&D office in Odesa, Ukraine in January 2020, and we needed the professional team from DNA325 to help us to recruit the perfect local team. Also, DNA325 provided us not only recruitment solutions, but also HR management of the staff, agreements, contracts, salaries, vacations, and so on.

What were your goals for this engagement?

Our goal was to find a boutique recruitment firm that would understand our "Somplo DNA" and will be able to recruit a professional talented team, in mixed positions, quickly, and at good affordable salaries cost.

How did you select this vendor?

We met in person the management team in DNA325 and we felt confident that this is the right provider for us. They are professional and communicative.

Describe the engagement in detail.

A full recruitment process was done from identifying the need, describing the position, level of experiences, market salaries, and then sending us a talented CV's to go throw together, and deciding who to interview, later scheduling the interviews, followups, feedbacks, negotiation with the prospective employee and in the end even finalizing the contract agreement as well.

What was the team composition?

We had only needed to be in touch with one focal point in DNA325, the COO of DNA325, and this focal point operated the entire team of professional placement managers in DNA325.

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

We manage to recruit a team of R&D, marketing, and design to our local office in Ukraine, and we still work with DNA325 as a leading vendor for our ongoing recruitment needs.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We would say the workflow was very good. There was quick and open communication. Everything was clear and transparent.

What did you find most impressive about this vendor?

Their knowledge of the market and personal service impressed us.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None, nothing in particular that I felt was missing for my company's needs.

Please describe your company and your position there.

iSG2 Technologies (www.isg2tech.com) provides world class software and services to fortune 100 clients in the metals, automotive and energy sectors since 2002

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325 ?

When our business needed to scale up in size, but also retain talent, we decided to move from the classical outsourcing model and be able to recruit the best employees in the industry

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to develop a long term partnership with a company that would thoroughly understand our business and also help us gather talent that would meet both our current and future needs so we could focus on our core competencies.

How did you select this vendor?

After conducting several interviews, we analyzed the analyzed, risks, benefits, costs, of self managing our team versus partnering. DNA325 put us at ease with their experience, flexibility, and desire to understand our specific needs in scaling up our business.

Describe the project in detail.

We started working with them in February 2019 and have been growing together since. DNA325 also provides HR consulting services to aid us in navigating the local market, accounting, and legal landscapes.

What was the team composition?

Valeria, COO at DNA325, serves as our account manager and the main point of contact. And we have a dedicated specialist fully immersed in our project. Recruiters and administrative personnel of DNA325 interact with our team directly on a daily basis.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have successfully staffed our team with DNA325 in short order. Additionally, staff training and satisfaction have improved significantly. As a result of this relationship, we are more responsive to the dynamic nature of our customers' needs. DNA325 has helped iSG2 Tech grow more quickly.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

In a word: seamless.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed by their ability to quickly understand the timeline and requirements of iSG2's staffing needs. This allowed us to target staff augmentation quickly. And the quality of candidates gives us confidence to grow even more quickly in the future.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There have been a couple small gaps in non-operational areas. For instance, we could solidify reporting and review of objectives and efficiency more often.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the VP of human resources at Wyzoo, which drives direct marketing and industry marketing decisions by leveraging artificial intelligence and human intelligence.

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325?

Wyzoo opened an office in Ukraine and we needed help identifying talented individuals to join our team. Our recruitment efforts primarily center on data sciences staffing (data scientists, data engineers, and data analysts). 

What were your goals for this engagement?

We wanted to identify a trusted partner who would intimately understand our business and then be able to identify talent that would meet both our current and future needs. As an early stage startup, it’s imperative that our partner prioritize integrity and accountability. They should also be bold enough to challenge our current thinking and push us to be a better company.

How did you select this vendor?

We interviewed several possible partners. DNA325’s due diligence convinced me that their goals aligned with ours. I presented them to my executive team and had no concerns that they would win approval. I appreciated that they listened attentively as we discussed our needs.

Describe the engagement in detail.

The scope of their services primarily centers on recruitment. As a startup, we’re starting from scratch with our efforts. If we need to open a search, DNA325 first helps us to develop the job description and measurements of success. Valeria (COO, DNA325) offers her insights and assistance at every stage. Once we identify a candidate of choice, they then help us create offer letters and agreements. DNA325 also provides HR consulting services to aid us in navigating the local market HR, accounting, and legal landscapes. 

What was the team composition?

Valeria serves as our account manager and the main point of contact. There is a team of individuals working on our behalf as well.

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

DNA325 is keeping pace with our expectations, which is not easy to do. They maintain a focus on priority roles and deliver candidates that match our desired criteria. They understand the nuances of each role and present candidates for consideration that are on-target with our needs. They’re quick to communicate concerns about the pipeline and generate ideas that could yield greater results. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication happens on a regular basis and in a structured, organized manner. Valeria and I have a standing weekly meeting to identify needs, address changing priorities, discuss sourcing strategies, and discuss candidates in-process. This ensures that everything moves forward as it should. When I have concerns or ideas, she quickly communicates these things to her team of recruiters.

We also exchange emails throughout the week and DNA325 is extremely responsive. They make it hard for us to remember that there’s a seven hour time difference between us. They work very hard to respond as quickly as possible to all questions and emails. We can count on their team to work late as needed.

What did you find most impressive about this vendor?

DNA325 truly listens to and understands our needs. They treat our business as if it were their own. Valeria is so insightful, responsive, and results-oriented. It’s an absolute delight to work with this team.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No areas for improvement come to mind.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president of an outsourcing and technology consulting company.

What challenge were you trying to address with DNA325?

We needed to build a business development department to expand the company and take it to the next level.

What was the scope of their involvement?

DNA325 educated us on the concept of business development, explaining how it should be structured. Then, they helped us recruit and mentor people and groom them for our goals. They also helped us draft paperwork, develop KPIs [key performance indicators], and different types of contracts. They provided coaching mentorship for our office in the Ukraine. They also helped with sales and provided documentation. Overall, DNA 325 helps keep the department going in the right direction.

How did you come to work with DNA325?

I’ve known Julie [CEO, DNA325] before the project. During a conversation, we realized that they might be able to help us. We considered other organizations for building our business development department, but DNA325 gave us the most valuable advice at no charge.

How much have you invested with DNA325?

It’s a sizeable, ongoing engagement.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in September 2016 and have been working together since.

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We were able to acquire new clients for our company. Right now, we are in the process of hiring 3–4 more people.

How did DNA325 perform from a project management standpoint?

The fact that we keep doing business with them speaks for itself.

What did you find most impressive about DNA325?

They are fully engaged in our project. We see how they try hard helping us and taking us to the next level. That makes DNA325 stand out from the crowd.

Are there any areas DNA325 could improve?

Nothing except I wish them to grow and while doing that maintain the same level of dedication to their clients.

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of Nextpage Agency. Simply the best web design studio in Odesa.

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325?

We got a large project in a complex niche, and we needed to expand the Frontend/Backend team quickly.

What were your goals for this engagement?

We wanted to find a reliable partner to build long-term relationships. We needed someone who understands the specifics of our work and our "cultural code".

How did you select DNA325?

We personally met with the DNA325 team and realized that we could work smoothly and efficiently. They are professionals and communicate well with clients and candidates.

Describe the engagement in detail.

Full-cycle recruiting process: headhunting, sourcing, prescreening, shortlisting candidates, recruitment coordination.

What was the team composition?

All communication was conducted through a project manager who controlled the entire process, collected, and transmitted information in both directions. For each vacancy, DNA325 connected the whole resource, including marketing and internal technical experts for better feedback.

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

We have closed all technical vacancies and are now working with the company on new projects.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow they provided was efficient and transparent. The communication was quick and clear.

What did you find most impressive about this vendor?

Knowledge of the market and the ability to quickly select candidates suitable for skill/mindset.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None. DNA325 satisfied all the needs we had.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a company established by leading professionals in the advertising technology industry. We specialize in video ads.

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325?

We wanted to recruit the best employees in the industry.

What were your goals for this project?

Aside from getting the best candidates for our projects, our goal was to save money in the process.

How did you select this vendor?

I found DNA325 after extensive research. Since then, I’ve never looked elsewhere.

Describe the project in detail.

They are responsible for ongoing staffing and office management.

What was the team composition?

We work with one person from their team.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Within one month, DNA325 set us up with an office and employees who were ready to work.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It is quite effective. They’re excellent at communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We’re impressed with everything they do.