Sharp & Carter vs people2people: specialist recruitment comparison

Compare recruitment services, expertise and support to find the right agency for your needs.

Is your current recruitment partner delivering what you need?

Are you receiving too many CVs, but too few genuinely suitable candidates from ?

Are you struggling to get direct access to your  consultant?

Does  understand your business beyond the position description?

Does  provide a tailored recruitment strategy, or place your vacancy into a standard process?

Does support from  drop away once the candidate starts?

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  • Will the recruiter understand the commercial impact of the vacancy?

    We clarify what decisions, deadlines, controls, customers or projects are being affected by the gap. That context changes the search and the capabilities that should be prioritised. Our capability material records 106,000 candidates interviewed, 63,000 roles filled and more than 5,000 monthly pay transactions.

  • Will candidates be assessed beyond qualifications and job titles?

    Our consultants examine the environment in which the candidate has delivered, the scale and complexity of their work, motivations and ability to operate with relevant stakeholders. Technical credentials are important, but they are not treated as proof of fit. More than 80,000 job seekers have been placed through the wider group, providing substantial experience across permanent and flexible hiring models.

  • Will the opportunity be positioned credibly to candidates?

    Career opportunities mattered to 73% of employees in our 2026 research, while employers estimated their importance at 56%. Limited career opportunities were also the leading reason for turnover. Current public figures include more than 1.35 million candidates, over 80,000 job seekers placed, 97% customer satisfaction and 13 group offices.

  • Can the agency provide temporary or contract capacity around the permanent search?

    Finance, executive and professional teams often need interim cover during reporting periods, transformation or leave. people2people can supply temporary and contract talent and connect this with payroll or contractor management. Forty-two per cent of employers paid temporary workers above-market hourly rates, and 42% of assignments lasted one to two months.

  • Can the same partner support the wider team and continue after placement?

    Our specialist coverage extends into business support, HR, legal, technology, sales, supply chain and executive hiring. We can coordinate connected roles and remain engaged through offer, onboarding and post-placement follow-up. More than 80,000 job seekers have been placed through the wider group, giving our teams extensive experience managing notice periods, counteroffers and commencement risk.

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