Founded as Goodman Masson, we celebrated our first day of trading in early 1993, we were a small team of six operating from a basement in 2 Bath Street, London. The office holds stores stories of breezeblocks crashing through skylights and narrowly missing team members…a far cry from the office we enjoy today! Between 1993 and 1995, we continued to trade from the basement, building key relationships and establishing the roots of the culture we celebrate today.
There was progress. We moved up in the world, to the 3rd floor, in fact, and then eventually to 145-147 St Johns Street, now a furniture shop. In 1998, Avi Bradman, Paul's Cousin, joined for a 10-week stint as financial controller, It was around this time that Paul and Goodman and Mark Masson parted ways. Avi’s 10 week stint went on a little longer…he remains Chairman of the Board today.
We wanted to disrupt the status quo and offer approaches that the industry had not seen before. That takes time and persistence. We faced many challenges, but mission was to bring change to the recruitment industry, so we were dogged in our belief.
The 2000s were a decade of remarkable growth for Goodman Masson. We expanded our services beyond traditional recruitment, establishing ourselves in temporary employment and broader employment placement activities. This expansion allowed us to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients and adapt to the dynamic needs of the job market. Our commitment to innovation and excellence continued to drive our success during this transformative period.
In 2008, Paul Goodman met Guy Hayward. It would be an important meeting as Guy would join as CEO, quickly followed by Andrew Michael and Chris Porges. These arrivals provided the structure the business needed, quickly turning the company into an increasingly professional outfit, with longevity at the core, Paul, Avi, Guy, Chris and Andrew form our now Board today.
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In 2013, we introduced the award-winning Benefits Boutique, a program designed to enhance employee satisfaction and retention. This initiative was a testament to our belief that a happy and motivated workforce is key to delivering exceptional service. By prioritising our employees' well-being, we created a positive work environment that has been instrumental in our sustained success. The programme has won numerous industry awards, the launch of ‘The Mortgage Fund’ - a scheme to help people save to get their first property - being the first of its kind within the recruitment industry.
The Experience is for all employees and reflects our commitment to being the best possible place to work
. The programme, which has now been running for 11 years covers four key areas; providing tools for success, rewarding our people, providing opportunities for development and creating an environment people want to be a part of.
Learn about how we reward our people
Expanding our international presence in 2013, Goodman Masson opened offices in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Düsseldorf office began its operations across finance and over the last 11 years has grown into the IT and interim recruitment markets.
Learn more about our Germany team
Goodman Masson has received numerous awards for outstanding workplace culture, including recognition as THE best place to work in the UK. (Medium Category) at the Great Place to Work Awards in 2015. This was a big statement to the rest of the industry on how we looked after our people and many awards followed. These accolades highlighted our commitment to employee well-being and changing corporate culture. We believe that a supportive and engaging work environment is essential for success, and this recognition validated our efforts.
Learn about our workplace culture
The launch of our Managed Services division in 2018 marked another milestone in our journey. This division was created to provide tailored recruitment solutions and managed services to large-scale clients, further diversifying our offerings. It underscored our commitment to innovation and our ability to adapt to the market's evolving needs. Discover Managed Services.
Further expanding our international presence in 2018, Goodman Masson opened an office in New York, USA. The NY office allowed us to amongst other things, tap into the growth in demand for high-tech recruitment and in the last few years expanded once again into financial services.
Our continuation in branching out….G MASS Consulting! With Chris Porges and Thomas Mills heading up the new business, we were in safe heads to establish G MASS Consulting across the resource augmentation industry. Our projects have ranged from international banks expanding to a new location to a digital asset exchange launching a new product. G MASS Consulting supports businesses through important periods of change.
G-NIUS launched this year, but our RPO journey actually started many years ago.
It began two decades ago when Chris Porges, G-NIUS CEO and Andrew Webster-Garvey, Executive Director, met in their first recruitment roles. Meeting Guy Hayward 5 years later, their shared passion for talent solutions soon sparked, leading to the creation of the successful Goodman Masson RPO business 6 years later in 2016.
Fast forward to today, and G-NIUS, a brand within the Good Together Group, continues that legacy.
G-NIUS have partnered with 20+ organisations across the globe, delivering impactful talent solutions. In the past year alone, they have filled over 500 vacancies, identified over 23,000 qualified candidates, and facilitated 2,483 first interviews. These numbers represent the power of their precise teamwork – they consistently connect you with the perfect talent, every time.
Learn more about G-NIUS and our Talent Solutions offering
Introducing the Good Together brand, an evolution of recruitment services provided by Goodman Masson. The group now functions as semi-autonomous business units providing differing support and services. Traditional recruitment and 30 years of pedigree in the form of Goodman Masson remains a backbone. G MASS is our specialist resource augmentation consultancy, partnering with clients to augment their teams with the exact skills they need for success. While G-NIUS is the specialist RPO team for clients wanting a managed service.
The new group brand fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, reflecting our core values. We believe that working together can achieve great things and create lasting positive impacts. Join us as we embark on this exciting new chapter.
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