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testimonials
What people are SAYING about Us!
Senior Consultant,
Community Resource
Unit Ltd
“Kim Keating is an amazing, skilled recruitment/human resources professional who has an infectiously positive, can do attitude – backed up by great communication skills, warmth and openness and the ability to listen carefully as a basis for developing individualised solutions for young people seeking employment. As a friend and ally to people with disability, she has a real commitment to seeing people succeed and flourish, and the skills to creatively and strategically work for good work experience or job matches for young people. In 2018, Kim was a guest presenter at our CRU information session on our Aiming High project for young people with disability and her families where she shared her wealth of knowledge about employer’s mindsets and needs, and how young people with disability can identify employers and effectively pitch their skills to secure employment. Feedback from the session was extremely positive with participants impressed with Kim’s knowledge and her capacity to think laterally about what is needed. Kim is a creative problem-solver, a great networker, and works from a strong ethical values base. ”
Matt Gardiner
Formerly Executive Director,
Child and Family Services,
The Benevolent Society,
Now Executive Director,
Australian Services,
Save the Children Australia
“…thank you - you have provided us with a huge volume of recruits in a short period of time and the percentage conversion is incredible. You really have delivered on what we spoke about…I hope your engagement with my people has been as good as I’ve heard it is for us. It’s been the largest one-off agreement we’ve had…and it’s worked well. Hopefully it’s been right up there for you personally too.”
HR Business Partner,
Benevolent Society
“I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with Kim and her team on a number of significant bulk recruitment projects in the disability services space. What sets Kim apart is her deep understanding of the NDIS and the NFP sector. The team at Purpose and People take the time to really understand their clients’ business, and the very successful outcomes we consistently have on our projects is testament to their ability to deliver in this space. Kim and her team deliver exceptional results in a warm and engaging way. I would not hesitate to recommend the team at Purpose and People.”
Davina Wenzlick
Formerly Recruitment Advisor,
People and Culture, Anglicare SEQ
Now HR and Recruitment Coordinator, BridgingWorx
“Kim has extensive knowledge and experience within community and disability health, and her understanding of Anglicare’s business and the services we provide is genuine and robust. She is a strong recruiter and takes the time to provide quality candidates who offer the skills, qualifications and cultural fit we look for. I have also attended a number of forums/round table discussions on the impacts of NDIS, which have been developed and facilitated by Kim. They have been informative, thought-provoking and a great opportunity for ourselves and other service providers to engage in conversation and the sharing of ideas.”
Peter Copp
Formerly General Manager,
The Mercy Health Foundation
Now Vice President, JCI Eastern -
Director, SVA - Founder,
Engage Fundraising
“Kim is an individual that stands out from the crowd especially when dealing with various recruiters in the NFP market. She has the ability to embed herself into your organisation and review your strategy to truly understand your requirements, rather than providing a list of people who could fulfil the role based on a PD you rush to write. Kim is highly talented in the Not-for-profit sector and this is why I use her time and time again. Her combination of contacts and ability to tailor a discreet yet personable search means we truly get the best talent at the point of offering.”
Sharni
Child Development Specialist
“Phillipa has made my recruitment process so enjoyable. She’s been kind, thorough and dedicated in her work. When it came time for reference checks, all of my referees mentioned how lovely she was to deal with. It’s been a pleasure to be able to work with Phillipa in gaining employment at my dream job.”
Rachel
Office Manager
“The Purpose and People Culture Group truly are a hands on recruitment agency that are a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They are supportive every step of the way and are dedicated to matching the right client with the right candidate. I found them very reassuring which instilled me with great confidence for interview and placement. I would highly recommend their services for your next recruitment journey.”
Testimonials from
Former Colleagues
Cognition Corner
“I had the pleasure of working alongside Kim for almost 2 years. Brought in to head up a new area of the organisation, Kim quickly proved herself an invaluable thought leader and support mechanism for her team and the larger business.
Kim has an affinity for building relationships, and an innate capacity to see what’s going on below the surface. She is perpetually warm, patient and encouraging, and at the same time, works with her stakeholder (both internally and eternally) to manoeuvre past boundaries to reach richer outcomes. I loved working with Kim, and am delighted that our friendship has flushed as we’ve both embraced new opportunities. Kim’s tenacity, resilience and work ethic is second to none and I have no doubt that she will enjoy outstanding success in her new business.”
Former colleagues
“Kim is one of those managers that you wish for and that I was lucky enough to have! In the years that I have known Kim she has not only been a pillar of strength, advice and support but we also have a wonderful friendship. She is a true mentor to me. Kim is an excellent manager and colleague and she has been both of these for me at different times. Kim is the person who has your back - always! In saying that, she is also that person who doesn't hesitate to give you constructive and honest feedback when you need it. I am truly grateful for not only the wonderful friendship that we have but the professional guidance that she continues to give and encourage me with. She has the knack of providing you with advice, then supporting you in your growth journey. Kim has truly made a difference to my life, on so many levels.”
Former colleagues
“It is my pleasure to write this recommendation for Kim Keating. I have known Kim through my 20 years of recruitment, and essentially have Kim to thank for helping me shape my career. Kim identified qualities about myself I hadn't quite identified and through my time under Kim's direction and leadership she was instrumental in providing me the industry knowledge, business acumen and simple personal tools to continue and grow personally and professionally. Kims’ continuous high energy, zest for life, contagious smile and enthusiasm has left a remarkable impression on me and I cannot praise her enough for being a Leader who continues to support growth and development. On a final note, Kim is an incredible team player who is always willing to help co-workers and strongly encourages the “I believe in you” attitude!”
Former colleagues
“I have known Kim Keating since the early 90s when we were working in recruitment for Drake International. Since that time our relationship has gone from being one of colleagues to a genuine friendship … I could call Kim tomorrow with some awful disaster and she would be there to assist in any way she could. She is that human being. Writing an endorsement for her is effortless as there are so many positive things I can say.
Kim is ethical, she is calm under pressure and her problem-solving skills are second to none. Kim is clever and tough and a genuine listener and someone who puts herself into any endeavour with every fibre of her being. I have no doubt the journey she is on will be a successful one with a business model that is a great proposition for any established recruiter.”