It's International Women’s Day, an opportunity for us to encourage conversation around gender equality. In today's article, we highlight gender pay equity and women in the technology industry.
On March 8th, International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about women's rights, gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. For us, it is a chance to come together and recognise the incredible contributions of women all over the world!
As we embrace equity today, we can both celebrate and leverage our differences to create an inclusive, diverse world. While women make up half of the world's population, systemic barriers continue to exist to this day.
Salesforce and gender equity With its various inclusivity initiatives, events, and user groups, Salesforce is leading the way for women in technology. With this push for inclusivity, salesforce recognizes that positive action needs to be taken throughout the entire tech industry to ensure that more women are pursuing careers in technology.
Did you know ..
A company-wide audit conducted by Salesforce in 2015 revealed a six million dollar pay disparity between men and women. Having pledged to close this pay gap, Salesforce invested $10.3 million in ensuring equal pay for equal work for not only women but also minorities and underrepresented groups.
In the following four years, Salesforce made significant improvements, finding in its 2019 Salesforce Equal Pay Update that 5% of its 35,000 employees required adjustments towards equal pay, primarily men.
As recently as 2022, Salesforce spent approximately $5.6 million to resolve unexplained differences in pay, bringing the total expenditure to more than $22 million.
Salesforce's annual audits ensure that pay disparities are no longer hidden, which is particularly important for a company like Salesforce, which hires approximately 9,000 employees each year. Due to Salesforce's position as an industry leader, there is hope that the model will be replicated by other industry leaders following Salesforce's example.
Going further.. According to Salesforce, addressing pay during the compensation planning process is not sufficient. From recruiting and hiring to promotions and ongoing employee success, Salesforce is working to level the playing field for employees. Salesforce reports its global employee gender representation as 26.9% women, 72.9% men and 0.3% non-binary / other / undisclosed
Salesforce areas of progress:
In 2022 38.1% of Salesforce Global hires identified as Women. Up 1.6% points from 2021.
Salesforces’ Global women representation went from 33.9% in 2021, to 35.7% today. An increase of 1.8% points.
Over the last year, Salesforces’ Global Women attrition has remained lower than total company attrition.
The following are some statistics regarding Steadman Brown's candidate's gender equality
Joshua Printer tells us 42.5% of his placements have been female
Connor Howe tells us 55.55% of his placements since joining SB have been female
And Ronnie Mahoney says that 100% of his placements have been female!
However, great improvements have been made. We do have female astronauts and prime ministers. Albeit a challenge still in some countries, school girls are largely welcomed into university, women can work and have a family, and women can have real choices.
Welcome back to our 4 part series, Calling all Salesforce Candidates. Our previous article focused on our team of top Salesforce head hunters who specialize in Salesforce Administrators and Managers. Now we are here to shine a light on the skills and abilities of our seasoned Salesforce recruiters, who focus on #SalesforceConsultants, #SalesforceBusinessAnalysts, and #SalesforceProjectManagers.
There's no doubt you already know that at Steadman Brown, as top Salesforce Recruiters, we specialize exclusively in recruiting Salesforce professionals, representing some of the most prominent names in modern-day business and consulting throughout the UK and Europe. However, do you know WHY we stand out, WHY we are so successful in the placements we make, and HOW our teams are systematically designed to provide you with the most effective possible experience as a Salesforce Candidate?
As Salesforce Head-hunters with over 20 years of experience, we have established ourselves as exclusive recruitment partners to many Salesforce customers and implementation partners. This series is designed to showcase how YOU can join forces with our teams to help you find your next job, your dream job, career advice, and anything in between!
Let’s get to know the team..
Salesforce Consultants, Project Managers and Business Analysts can expect to speak with Kyle Taylor, Max Goodger and Ronnie Mahoney, 3 of our seasoned Salesforce head hunters who specialize in the field.
Kyle Taylor - Team Lead of Salesforce Consultants, Business Analysts, and Project Managers
Kyle has been with Steadman Brown since day one. In his capacity as team lead, Kyle manages a team of seasoned Salesforce headhunters, Max Goodger and Ronnie Mahoney. Having teams entirely focused on one area of Salesforce allows us to be experts in each discipline and thus screen candidates effectively for new Salesforce Careers. On a daily basis, Kyle and his team are networking with new Salesforce candidates and working to secure their new positions.
Having begun his recruitment career with Steadman Brown in 2022, Max has immersed himself in the Salesforce ecosystem and everything that comes with it. He says that 'Obtaining a new role within the ecosystem is one thing, but finding yourself the RIGHT opportunity is another, and that is precisely what the Steadman Brown team and I strive to achieve.' Max works with Salesforce Consultants, Business Analysts, and Project Managers to identify what is lacking in their current roles. He assists them in filling that gap in order to fulfill their new position to its fullest potential.
Ronnie is one of our newest consultants at Steadman Brown. His favorite aspect of Salesforce recruitment is building a rapport with Salesforce Consultants and understanding what they are looking for in their next step. Did you know, after only three months in the Salesforce eco-system, Ronnie passed his Salesforce associate certification?! What an impressive accomplishment!
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So what makes us stand out from your traditional Salesforce recruitment partner...
In the UK and Europe, we are the only Salesforce recruitment agency with recruitment teams dedicated to specific areas of Salesforce.
As Salesforce Associate certified recruiters, you are assured that we are not just ordinary recruiters. We know you, we know your role, we know the Salesforce ecosystem, and we can genuinely assist you.
We have 3 core teams, focused on Salesforce Developers and Architects, Salesforce Consultants and Project Managers, and Salesforce Administrators and Managers.
Unlike traditional recruitment methods, we screen candidates effectively for Salesforce Careers rather than simply matching CVs with job descriptions.
How does our team deal with diversity and inclusion within the Salesforce recruitment industry?
Steadman Brown supports and promotes diversity in our Salesforce recruitment efforts, consistently meeting high standards. In Salesforce staffing, as well as across the board, a diverse workplace contributes to better decision-making, increased productivity, and better hiring. Find out more here!
Not sure what diversity in the Salesforce workplace means?
In a Salesforce workplace, diversity refers to the presence of individuals of different ethnicities, races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and religions. In this way, all employees within an organization have equal opportunities, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or political affiliation. A key aspect of workplace diversity is to ensure that people of all educational levels, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, etc., are included.
Recruiting diverse Salesforce candidates and internal staff ensures we have a diverse talent pool. Making sure candidates are judged solely on their experience, skills, and qualifications ensures everyone has an equal chance of getting their ideal career opportunity.
You're not looking for a job right now, but want to keep in touch?
Keep an eye on our LinkedIn page and our website for updates. Stay connected and stay up to date on the latest developments with Kyle's team and Salesforce job opening opportunities.
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Salesforce announced on Monday that its products will include fields for gender identity and pronoun data! Organizations will be able to collect, manage, and utilize data in a more inclusive manner, allowing them to build trust and form deeper connections with their customers. A fantastic move for the platform!
Pronouns convey a person's gender identity, whether that be Transgender, gender nonconforming, gender-fluid, non-binary, people use a wide variety of pronouns that affirm who they are. Respecting this is key – obviously. The use of a person's self-defined pronouns respects all identities and quite honestly as a business, if you are not taking the time to address your customers in an appropriate manner, you are not doing it properly.
With that being said, In order to build trust with users, it is essential to use the right identifiers. This is why Salesforce has enhanced its Lead, Contact, and Person Account objects to include two new fields for selecting, identifying, and capturing pronouns and gender identification. This will enable administrators to capture more accurate customer data and deliver quicker time-to-value.
Using gender identity terms appropriately, including pronouns, is an important indicator of respect and acceptance. Those who have worked with Steadman Brown know we strive to promote inclusion, diversity, and equality.
Salesforce confirmed that the gender-inclusive features were designed in close collaboration with Salesforce’s Inclusive Language Steering Committee – which includes members of Outforce, the organization’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group, and Out and Equal, a nonprofit devoted to ensuring LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Paula Goldman, Salesforce’s chief ethical and humane use officer said “Today’s gender-inclusive features will help customers better understand and connect with a growing consumer base. In today’s digital economy, it’s critical that businesses have the accurate, authentic customer data they need to deliver the exceptional experiences people expect.”
Key takeaways
By adding these fields, businesses will be able to specify pronouns and gender identities, as well as customize fields based on their needs.
Salesforce's gender-inclusive features will also give organizations more control over how, when, and whether they use this data.
There are a lot of data systems and customer relationship management tools that don't capture everyone's full identity.
The collection of broad gender-related information will not be necessary or desirable for all businesses.
Did you know.. Gender data can be some of the most sensitive data companies collect. Unintentional disclosures of LGBTQ+ and nonbinary identities can lead to discrimination or harassment. Gender data is sensitive and should be treated accordingly. The most important thing to remember is that utilizing language and terminology that is affirming, people-centered, and inclusive is critical to obtaining accurate and reliable data and creating a better customer experience.
How was this met by the Salesforce community? The majority of the eco-system are not only happy but proud of the changes!
After all, the world is constantly changing, and if you want to interact with your customers at the same level, understanding, acceptance, diversity, and inclusion are imperative!
This is not a black-and-white world, so why use black and white solutions?
We at Steadman Brown believe that this is an excellent update, anyway that you can enable clients to feel seen and accepted, such as acknowledging and using their preferred pronouns, is very significant.
A simple change, makes a significant difference. Well done Salesforce!
In the last few months, from late 2022 to the present day, tens of thousands of jobs have been eliminated as major firms reduce their workforces. To clarify, by "major" I mean the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, Google, Meta, Tesla, Twitter, and now Spotify!
Having written a blog on Salesforce and the recession and how to future-proof your career a few months ago, I feel naïve. Does any job inherently offer protection from the recession? These workers are skilled and highly sought-after individuals with many opportunities available to them, but as the COVID-19 economic trends draw to an end, big tech companies are no longer riding the wave of prosperity. Thus, we see these mentions of layoffs on our newsfeeds almost every day.
Experts have dubbed it the 'Tech Sector Retrenchment'. Here are some facts and stats.
The latest
It was announced this morning, Monday 23rd January 2022, that #Spotify is the latest tech giant to follow suit, with the audio streaming platform laying off 6 percent of its employees (about 600). As soon as the news broke, Spotify indicated that it was undertaking this action in order to keep expenses down as concerns about a #recession loomed.
Daniel Ek, Spotify's CEO, message to employees "to bring our costs more in line, we've made the difficult but necessary decision to reduce our number of employees," Ek wrote.
On Friday 20th January 2023, Google's parent company announced that it would be cutting 12,000 jobs. In addition, on Wednesday 18th January 2023, Amazon and Microsoft collectively laid off 28,000 jobs.
As Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella explained in an email to employees, the company was also adjusting to a slowing economy and optimizing its digital spending.
So why is this happening?
To put it mildly, tech giants are concerned about the current economic situation and are attempting to cut costs across the board. The pandemic-driven boom in demand is rapidly ebbing away, and technology companies are struggling to adapt to the changing economic environment. As some of the largest technology companies in the world struggle, they announce waves of layoffs, eliminating thousands of jobs as they reverse course after years of expansion.
Why the pandemic-driven boom?
When you were furloughed, working from home, or sleeping under a rock like me during the pandemic, what did you do? You went online! As digital demand increased, technology companies employed a significant number of new employees.
Lockdowns caused by the pandemic resulted in an increase in remote work, e-commerce sales, and hiring sprees for technology companies such as Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Facebook trying to keep up.
Keeping these employees on when revenue is declining, spending habits have changed, and the economic situation is uncertain is no longer feasible. Moreover, layoffs are not limited to technology giants. The effects of hypergrowth caused by the pandemic are now being felt by smaller technology firms as well.
The future?
However, despite the forecast for a substantial increase in IT spending in 2023, with enterprise software and services seeing the largest increases, concerns regarding supply chain issues, inflation, and the war in Ukraine are clouding the outlook. Impacting both consumer and business spending, due to recessionary fears.
Are you concerned about your role? Don't worry! Within the next few days, we will release a series of articles that will explain how you can cope with the stress of possible layoffs, what to do if it occurs, and how you can advance your career.
Hey everyone, I’m Tayler from Steadman Brown, I have been working here for less than a month, specializing in the recruitment of Salesforce Administrators & Managers.
I’ve enjoyed my journey so far, building relationships with Salesforce Professionals and understanding exactly what our clients are looking for to fill roles quickly and efficiently, whilst supporting both our candidates & our clients throughout the process.
In the past several years of my career, I have worked as a Manager in Real Estate, specializing in Property Sales. Property sales involve several parties, including the legal owner of the property, the purchaser, both parties' solicitors, mortgage advisors, sales progressors, and other estate agents. I was responsible for not only successfully selling properties and selecting the right purchaser but also adhering to my vendors' timescales. Additionally, I ensured that all interested parties were financially qualified, conducted anti-money laundering checks on the successful purchaser, and relayed updates to all parties throughout the transaction. Building relationships with homeowners in the region and staying in touch with them to ultimately conduct valuations of their homes, gain their trust and receive instructions to sell their most valuable assets. It’s safe to say my role was very involved!
As far as I was concerned, everything was going well, and I had no plans to abandon my career in real estate...
My friend and former colleague, Olley, who was working at Steadman Brown for four months, recommended me for an interview with Lewis, and I decided to take my career in a completely different direction.
After less than a month, not only has Lewis Steadman provided me with Recruitment Consultant Training from one of the best international recruitment trainers RecruiterFit(Mr. Alan Clarke), but he also decided within this time to provide me with additional Business Development training to maximize my potential as a 360 Recruitment Consultant.
In addition to receiving external training, I have also received guidance and support from my team lead, Connor Howe, as well as kindness, encouragement, and support from my colleagues, especially Gavin Winchester, Ewa Bialek, and Olley Thorpe.
As someone who has earned hundreds of thousands of dollars for employers who have not invested in my personal or professional development, I cannot adequately express how it feels to be given this level of extensive training from the onset. Lewis’s early investment in me, as a recruitment consultant, clearly demonstrates that he sees long-term potential in me which feels me with confidence and I’m genuinely excited about my future here.
In my professional career, I have worked in many offices with many teams, and I have never experienced an environment as positive, relaxed, and competitive as Steadman Brown's. Again, the culture here is surreal, not only do you effectively have a license to print money from your desk but, you can also have fun while you’re doing it! I had no idea that existed! Although we are all extremely busy Monday through Friday, we enjoy a weekly drink of our choice on Fridays, allowing us a chance to relax and have a good laugh together.
During the next three months, my professional objective is to master both the candidate and client sides of the recruitment process in my specialization from start to finish. My ultimate goal is to become an integral part of the SB Business Development Team, producing leads to ensure that my colleagues' pipelines and clientele grow consistently.
I intend to purchase my property on my own. My main concern right now is to excel as quickly as possible within the Recruitment Industry, which is why I chose Steadman Brown from day one.
Steadman Brown focuses exclusively on recruiting Salesforce professionals for our valued clients worldwide. We source Salesforce talent through head-hunting and six other methods. To attract, secure, and retain the best Salesforce talent internationally, we work exclusively with renowned, prestige brands.
We have simple standards for working here: take responsibility, continue to learn, work hard, and work smart! For our team to be outstanding recruiters, build our futures, make money, and win business, we adhere to these key principles every day.
You do not have to be an expert in marketing to recognize that social media is the key to successful Digital marketing. Through social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, companies can reach billions of consumers with the tap of a button. From viral growth of your brand to image-damaging scandals, the results can differ dramatically.
We know that Social media is more important than ever for businesses in every industry. Through #SalesforceMarketingCloud integration, social media management improves customer relationships with the tools and capabilities offered. By combining social media management and Salesforce, businesses can dramatically improve customer experience and public perception. It’s a win-win.
For most of us, it's impossible to imagine life without #socialmedia - especially for those of us in marketing. It is astounding to believe that just 18 years ago, microblogging services and social networking platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn were simply ideas in the minds of techies. Today, there are 3.96 billion social media users worldwide, up 4.8 percent from a year ago and increasing every single day!
Many people are surprised to learn that social media accounts for a third of their online time, with social media being accessed seven times more frequently than email. Such a level of customer reachability is well worth the investment – if you ask me.
Maintaining your social media presence isn't enough: You have to engage consumers on multiple social platforms and build brand identity and stand out! By leveraging Salesforce #MarketingCloud, profitability goes through the roof. Based on Salesforce's "State of Marketing" report, 75% of marketing leaders see a direct return on investment for using social media, from creating content to interacting with an ever-present audience.
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Among the capabilities of Marketing Cloud are email marketing, social media marketing, mobile marketing, online advertising, and marketing automation. Using Marketing Cloud, businesses can create personalised, omni-channel customer journeys. The Salesforce product offers SaaS (Software as a service), PaaS (Platform as a service), and IaaS (Infrastucture as a service) tools. Further, it provides cloud services for the running of applications with secure, upgradable, and scalable data.
This Salesforce product (formerly ExactTarget) isn't built on the core Salesforce platform, instead it uses connectors to sync data from your core Salesforce org to #SFMC.
Among its other attributes, #SalesforceCloud offers benefits such as adaptability and multitenancy to manage external and internal relationships. Additionally, it allows for the planning and monitoring of Sales and Marketing #Campaigns as well as the management of services based on insight and valuable data.
4 Benefits 1. By aggregating information from all your social networks, you can stay on top of everything. With the social cloud, the social media team can respond directly to customers on different networks, update their profiles and pages, all from one place. It's easy to integrate - Salesforce Marketing Cloud has many collaboration features and pulls data from a bunch of different places. 2. With Data Enhancements, Marketing Cloud puts all your company's information at your fingertips and uses it to jumpstart your consumer journeys. Understanding consumer psychology is one of the biggest benefits of Salesforce marketing cloud. 3. From psychology to Easy prediction with Einstein Interaction Frequency and Einstein Interaction Scoring, Salesforce Marketing Cloud now has Einstein Artificial Intelligence. By using AI to predict your client's actions, you can decide when to send your direct mail so you can maximize the likelihood they'll be opened and generate interaction. 4. Increases engagement - Successful marketing promotes sales and keeps you competitive. Profitable businesses must build long-term relationships with their customers. Building long-term relationships with customers is easy with Salesforce Marketing Cloud. When it comes to delivering content, companies have to keep consumers in mind. Therefore, Salesforce Marketing Cloud builds critical messages based on customer satisfaction.
So… How can companies utilise Salesforce Marketing Cloud for digital marketing?
· Email marketing. · Mobile push notifications, including in-app notifications. · Content creation · Real-time engagement & analytics. · Campaign automation · Audience segmentation · Data management
Salesforce Marketing Cloud consists of two types of modules: Studios to manage content and specific marketing channels, and Builders to manage data and campaign automation.
The difference between Salesforce #SalesCloud and Marketing Cloud?
The obvious difference... Sales Cloud is for sales teams, whereas Marketing Cloud is for marketers.
Leads, opportunities, orders and more are all managed by Sales Cloud. Because Marketing Cloud manages customer touchpoints across the whole customer lifecycle, it taps into other datasets more so than Sales Cloud.
What about #Pardot…
When there are long sales cycles and multiple decision-makers, Pardot is generally used. You should use Marketing Cloud in the event of a transactional purchase across multiple marketing channels.
Choosing to become a Salesforce Professional can be a rewarding experience, but when you are just getting started, you may feel as if there is an overwhelming amount of information that you need to learn. Starting a new career, especially in an environment as large as the Salesforce eco-system can be daunting.
As a beginner, you are always learning something new. Be it the first certification in Salesforce or moving up the career ladder to a new position in the eco-system, applying yourself is the key. It is important not to compare yourself to others. We all learn at our own pace.
Earlier this month, I set the goal of obtaining my Salesforce Associate certification. Just a year ago, I knew nothing about Salesforce, but now I am diving headfirst into this certification, learning just how vast this platform really is. Although I am not pursuing a career in the Salesforce ecosystem, I have become more aware of the dedication all candidates demonstrate to achieve these amazing milestones and appreciate their ability to apply themselves for personal growth.
As a member of the Steadman Brown team, we often emphasize the need for Salesforce certifications for selective positions. However, this may leave you believing that specific certifications are a must-have.
Tips from me to you!
1. Get that first certification and keep pushing. A Salesforce Certification is one of the easiest ways to become familiar with Salesforce. Salesforce professionals should strive to gain more knowledge to improve their career prospects. As you know, certifications are a fantastic way to enhance your skill set. But how many do you need to achieve before you can get your foot through the door? That’s the key question. Good news! A single certification is sufficient to get you started.
2. Experience. I know what you are thinking... "No experience = No job" but "No job = No experience". Unfortunately, sometimes those certifications we mentioned previously are not enough. There is a need for real-world experience among all employers, but if you are unable to obtain employment, how will you gain experience?
Long before Steadman Brown, aged 16, I was looking for my first job as a waitress to in a bar make some extra money after college to pay for my driving lessons. It was frustrating that every employer I approached requested that I have previous experience, but with no company offering me a position to gain experience, I felt like I was running in a never-ending circle.
How did I overcome this challenge? Through voluntary work at a local farm shop. I gained the necessary experience to introduce myself to my next employer and say, "Yes, I have work experience in similar environments, and here is what I have learned.". Additionally, as it was voluntary it demonstrated my commitment to self-improvement as well as my willingness to work hard to achieve my goals. By providing me with examples of how I have applied my skills and what value I can add to their organization, I was able to walk into a potential new position with confidence. While a small bar role compared to a Salesforce administrator position may seem far fetched, the logic remains the same.
If you demonstrate a desire to learn, show a willingness to apply yourself to the best of your abilities, you are sure to stand out. Did I get that job? Yes, I did.
Look for volunteer opportunities, do some freelancing, believe in yourself, and do everything you can to stand out from the crowd. All of us must start somewhere, right?
3. LinkedIn! It is this place that provides you with the most effective opportunity to showcase who you are and why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. The purpose of LinkedIn goes far beyond simply listing your skills and experience. It is a dynamic, living profile. The website is a resource for Salesforce recruiters, like us at Steadman Brown, to locate top-notch Salesforce talent for our clients. You can find people with the same goals as you, who will help to encourage you and guide you on your journey. Members of the ecosystem can also view what you post about, what you comment on, and what articles you write. This will all show employers how immersed you are in the Salesforce environment. Get connected!
We know that landing an entry level Salesforce job can be difficult. Looking for countless jobs and studying for certifications, but feeling as if you are not progressing? Maybe its time to speak to a specialist Salesforce recruiter or take up some of these tips to achieve your goals.
We would like to discuss how we can help you land your first job. Don't hesitate to contact us.
5 Traits/Skills That Every Salesforce Recruiter Is Looking For When speaking to an abundance of Salesforce candidates on a daily basis, you often find candidates asking you the same question on a regular basis:
How is the market at the moment?
What products would you say are most in demand?
How did you get my number?
But one of the most important questions that I rarely hear candidates ask is: what are the company are looking for? Not in terms of experience, or technical skills, but in terms of personal attributes. Whilst a technical skillset and experience can establish a candidate as a good fit for a role on surface level, every company has a different culture internally and certain attributes are favoured consistently throughout the Salesforce ecosystem, and so I thought it would be a good idea to run over 9 different traits that you will find (almost) every Salesforce practice want:
Personable Whether you are working for a consultancy, an end-user, or an innovative ISV, every single company is going to be looking for a candidate that is friendly, personable and easy to get along with. With culture (in my opinion) being the most important factor in employee satisfaction and retention, the last thing any practice is going to want to do is bring in a new starter that could negatively impact the team dynamic. So, being a friendly, approachable and personable individual is going to be the foundations upon which you will build your personal profile.
Ambitious As you can imagine, every company when bringing on a new hire is going to want someone that wants to go far and really succeed in their career. Ambition doesn’t just mean an administrator wanting to go down the architect route in the long term – if you’re a consultant, do you want to become the go-to for a specific product like CPQ or Marketing Cloud? Do you want to become the go-to administrator within your organisation for any technical issues? Clients love to hear about any short-term ambitions that you might have, as they’re a good indicator not only about your career plans, but your mindset around the role as a whole.
Passion Salesforce is one of the fastest changing technologies in the world, with constant innovations being introduced to the ecosystem. That might be a new product entirely, or simply a new feature within a certain product. Regardless, if a candidate is passionate about the technology, you are much more likely to immerse yourself fully in the ecosystem and keep up to date with new developments, in turn making you a much more impactful employee.
Consultative Regardless of what your role is in the Salesforce ecosystem, the number one role of any Salesforce employee is to solve an issue. Whether that be implementing a simple FLOW as an administrator or developing pages upon pages of code as a developer, your primary role is to solve a problem that an organisation is facing. A naturally consultative person will make identifying any outlying issues much easier, and will often dig deeper into these problems, which makes identifying the best solution straightforward for them.
Adaptable With the ever-changing landscape in Salesforce, that brings about new challenges for candidates of all levels. Being able to adapt to situations as they arise makes problem-solving a much less stressful process and helps put the wider team at ease. Furthermore, having a wider team affords you the opportunity to learn and develop, whether that be from a technical perspective or in terms of the processes you follow.
Hey, I am Ewa from Steadman Brown, I have been working here for just over a month, specializing in Salesforce Administrators and Managers. It is my job as a recruiter to find candidates their perfect role. I effectively hold their hands through the recruitment process to make sure they feel comfortable in their upcoming role. By chance, I became a recruiter during COVID times. After one month working in the healthcare industry helping health care assistants and nurses find new positions, I realized that my work was much more than just a job. My role consisted of building relationships with people, gaining an understanding of their situation, and aiding people in finding their ideal position.
Thats when Connor slipped into my DMs...
As a result of Conner's (my now manager's) LinkedIn connection, Lewis contacted me on LinkedIn with a general message about an employment opportunity with them. Initially, I did not reply to messages, but I was very intrigued by their "no bullshit" policy and the way they support their employees. Even though I have only been here a month, I can tell anyone that this is the most understanding and supportive company. It has a very friendly team that is always there to assist you no matter what you need.
Although we are all remarkably busy working hard from Monday to Friday, company culture is crucial for anyone who spends time in the office. There is nothing better than getting together on a weekday morning to do trivia or exercises, or on a Friday afternoon when everyone takes turns entertaining. Our weekly tradition of winding down, drinking a beer, and celebrating together is one of my favourites.
As of right now, I do not have any specific career goals other than managing my own team, although I would say that I have more personal goals that involve achieving my savings goals and moving out in the future. ---- SteadmanBrown focus solely on recruiting Salesforce professionals for our clients globally. With 20+ years combined experience of head-hunting SalesforceTalent, we work with some of the finest names in modern-day business to attract, secure and retain the best Salesforce talent internationally.
When hiring new Salesforce recruiters our standards are simple. Take accountability, continue learning and work hard, smartly. These key principals will aid our team in their journey of becoming a great recruiter and will certainly help them win and make money!
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Salesforce is used by so many charities, and helps many amazing organisations help so many people.
However we know that hiring Salesforce support services can be expensive. At Steadman Brown we’re on a drive to change that!
We want to give back!
We are offering 30 hours of FREE Salesforce support, fully paid for by Steadman Brown. The chosen charity will be provided with a highly experienced Salesforce consultant with 10+ years of experience based in the UK who holds multiple Salesforce certifications.
This Salesforce consultant has worked with Steadman Brown for many years, and delivered multiple Salesforce projects for us, so you’re in very safe hands!
There are a few terms and conditions, including the charity must be in the United Kingdom, Salesforce services are to be used within three months of winner confirmation. In addition, the 30 hours of work are spread over a period of time, on an ad hoc basis.
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Salesforce plays a crucial role in the success of your organisation. The Salesforce for Non-profits platform continues to help non-profit organisations grow donor relationships - quickly becoming a leading platform for managing the donor lifecycle - from the initial pledge to the payment phase.
The statistics speak for themselves A survey conducted by Salesforce revealed that thousands of non-profit organisations are already using Salesforce as their CRM, achieving positive results:
22% increase in funds raised.
17% increase in retention of donors.
23% increase in engagement.
52% improvement in operational effectiveness.
70% improvement in data quality.
Here are some ways you can utilise Salesforce within your organisation!
Fundraising. Your donation cycle can be easily managed. As each non-profit is unique, the donor cycle may vary based on the type of donation. Integrate donation forms on your website directly into Salesforce, customise your processes, utilise workflows to automate email alerts, and monitor your fundraising efforts using reports and dashboards.
Donor Management.As you already know if you are applying, donor management allows you to keep track of all interactions you have had with donors. Salesforce allows you to record calls, emails, social media interactions, and any other custom information that may assist you in nurturing donor relationships.
Volunteer Management.You can schedule volunteer-led events and shifts. Get detailed insights into your most loyal volunteers with powerful reports.
Grants Management. Track grant release dates, incorporate grant budgets into grant reports, and demonstrate greater accountability and stewardship.
Campaigns & Event Management. Organising events for the purpose of raising awareness and funds is an integral part of the campaigning process. With Salesforce, you can monitor the success of your efforts. RSVPs can be tracked; donations can be linked to specific events for easy reporting of ROI for each and every event.
Why not put our fully paid for Salesforce professional to work, utilising one of the above solutions!
Why we do this!
At Steadman Brown, we place a great deal of emphasis on corporate responsibility, and giving back where possible.
We’re a pledge 1% member, pledging 1% of our profits, time and resources to charity every year. We have also planted 50+ trees in the UK, helping to fight climate change.
As Salesforce recruitment experts, we are working with some of the best Salesforce talent in the UK, and we want to offer charities the opportunity to benefit from this, for free!
