BENCHMARQUE isn ’ t your typical recruitment agency , and its CEO Marlowe Bennett is a man on a mission - to attract more than 100,000 personalities into hospitality and events jobs over the next three years .
The 10-year-old business not only matches a passionate workforce with its clients – which range from five-star hotels to publicly listed companies across Asia Pacific – it also manages the employment needs of a struggling industry , turning positions into positive careers , steadily steering workers to the top .
“ We have very high expectations ,” says Bennett , “ and we foster and deliver truly great service to our employees and candidates . Much the same , these people are then expected to deliver to guests and customers when they work on the front line .
“ Our environment is very much ‘ treat others like you would like to be treated yourself ’, and we focus on positive employment experiences to candidates , showcasing the benefits of what their careers may be like , and the lifestyle they can achieve .”
It ’ s a modern approach to bridging the gap and providing the timeline and unique journey from entry level positions to more senior positions , ensuring workers enjoy an interesting and achievable work-life balance .
“ Everyone has a unique story ,” Bennett adds . “ There are people in the industry that started out washing
64 November 2017