From 2008 to Today: Reflecting on Our Journey
When I became Managing Director of Leapfrog back in 2008, I felt incredibly fortunate to step into a business built on strong local relationships and a genuine understanding of Guernsey’s unique employment landscape. At the time, we were a small, focused recruitment consultancy, and the world around us looked quite different. Fast forward to today and both the employment market and our business have evolved beyond recognition.
The Changing Landscape of Work in Guernsey
The past decade and a half has brought significant change to how people approach work. Technology has revolutionised the way we connect, hire, and communicate. Candidate expectations have shifted dramatically. Today’s jobseekers are looking for more than just a pay cheque, they want meaningful work, flexibility, alignment with company values, and the chance to grow over the long term.
Employers, in turn, must offer more than just a role. They need to create a workplace culture that resonates, flexibility and an environment where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to thrive. These aren’t small changes, they’ve redefined what recruitment means. But more than that, they’ve reshaped how we operate as a business.
At Leapfrog, we’ve always believed in listening to our clients and responding to their needs. As the world of work has changed, so have we. If I take a moment to reflect on where we were even five years ago, even that version of Leapfrog feels like a different business. The systems and tools we use today have completely transformed our capabilities. From automation of a number of our administrative tasks through to effective HR & Payroll software, technology has helped us to become faster, smarter and more agile. However, no matter how much technology we embrace, it will never replace the most important part of what we do, the human element.
Putting People at the Heart of Recruitment
Helping people and businesses succeed has always been our goal. It’s what drives us as individuals, and it’s what drives Leapfrog as a company. While tech plays a valuable role making our processes more efficient, improving candidate experiences, and helping us reach a wider audience, it's the relationships we build that matter most. The trust, the conversations, the understanding, those are the moments that define real success in recruitment and beyond. That’s why, even as we grow and evolve, we remain a people-first business. It’s not only what sets us apart, it’s also the part of our work that we love the most.
The world of work will continue to change, and so will we. But one thing will stay constant, our commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re a jobseeker navigating change or a business looking to grow your team, we’re here to support you with personalised, practical, and human solutions.