Leadership & Market Intelligence I

Competitor & Talent Insights

The right intelligence for strategic talent decisions.

At Adderleys, we provide Competitor & Talent Insights to help businesses make informed, data-driven hiring decisions. In a competitive market, understanding talent trends, competitor hiring strategies, and industry benchmarks is essential for attracting and retaining top executive and senior management talent.

Leveraging Market Intelligence for a Competitive Edge

The foundation of our Competitor & Talent Insights service is to equip organisations with real-time data and strategic analysis—empowering them to stay ahead in talent acquisition and workforce planning. At Adderleys, we recognise that securing "The Right People" requires deep industry knowledge, competitive benchmarking, and proactive talent strategies. Our approach ensures that businesses have the insights they need to make confident, forward-thinking hiring decisions.

The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership

A key component of our methodology is the Self-Awareness Questionnaire, an advanced assessment tool that goes beyond technical skills. This unique evaluation delves into:

  • The questionnaire gathers detailed insights into a candidate’s career trajectory, including previous roles, leadership experience, and key achievements.

  • A skills scoring system (1-10 scale) evaluates leadership traits like emotional intelligence, resilience, decision-making, adaptability, and strategic thinking. This provides a measurable leadership profile rather than relying solely on qualitative assessment.

  • Personal statements and core competencies sections help gauge leadership philosophy, cultural alignment, and career motivations, ensuring a deeper understanding of a candidate’s long-term potential.

  • Core leadership traits such as business acumen, innovation, results orientation, and integrity are assessed in a structured manner, aligning with modern leadership expectations.

  • Candidates provide insights into their key performance indicators (KPIs) in both their current and potential roles, allowing for a performance-driven assessment of leadership effectiveness.

  • The inclusion of company culture preference, management philosophy, and work environment suitability ensures candidates align with your client’s strategic and cultural goals.

What sets us apart?

Comprehensive Market Intelligence

We provide in-depth competitor analysis and talent mapping, offering insights into hiring trends, salary benchmarks, leadership structures, and workforce strategies. This allows businesses to make data-driven decisions and stay ahead in the talent market.

Proactive Talent Identification

Our insights go beyond static reports—we track emerging leaders, rising industry talent, and hard-to-find specialists. This proactive approach helps organisations identify and engage top-tier candidates before they enter the job market.

Bespoke Competitor Analysis

We tailor our research to your industry, sector, and business objectives, delivering intelligence on competitor hiring strategies, leadership movements, and recruitment trends. This enables you to refine your talent strategy, strengthen your employer brand, and attract the best candidates.

Strategic Workforce Planning

Understanding where talent is moving, what drives career decisions, and how competitors attract leadership talent is key to long-term success. Our insights support succession planning, organisational growth, and leadership development, ensuring businesses have a future-proof talent pipeline.

Regional & Sector-Specific Expertise

Our deep regional knowledge and industry expertise allow us to provide highly targeted insights across key markets and specialist sectors. Whether you're looking to expand, attract senior leaders, or benchmark against competitors, we deliver intelligence that gives you a competitive hiring advantage.

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