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Our case studies are more than just success stories; they are a testament to the power of the technologies our clients are using to transform their businesses. We're here to help you harness the potential of your technology solution - whether that's with Microsoft, Workday®, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP or Dayforce©. Explore, learn and get inspired by browsing our latest stories below.

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Stepping in to Supply Workday Resources

A Workday end-user organisation were undergoing a global Workday implementation, and other agencies had failed to provide suitable profiles, so Focus on WD stepped in...

Urgent Contractors Needed for a Complicated Workday HCM & Payroll Implementation

A Workday customer organisation were undergoing a complex Workday HCM & Payroll implementation. They needed a variety of high-caliber skillsets on board urgently to avoid costly delays.

Assisting an Established Global Workday Partner With a Substantial Project

As a long-standing recruitment partner for this established global Workday Consultancy, they called on Focus on WD when they had a huge global project on the horizon. They urgently needed a large number of Workday professionals in the US, and we delivered.

Hitachi Solutions: A 10+ Year Partnership

Cognitive Group has been the trusted recruitment partner of Hitachi Solutions Europe for over a decade, facilitating more than 900 Microsoft placements in both interim and permanent positions.

Empowering the University of Kent with the Power Platform

This case study delves into the journey of how the University harnessed the capabilities of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents to enrich the lives and careers of its students.

Navigating Compensation Choices for a Workday® Candidate

Focus on WD successfully guided a candidate in the US through a salary decision-making process, resulting in the acceptance of an offer that was $8,000 less than other competing offers, emphasizing career development and company culture.

Achieving Remuneration Harmony for a Workday® Professional and Client

In a collaborative effort, Focus on WD's Workday® Recruitment Specialists successfully orchestrated a harmonious match between a UK-based Workday® professional and a client, surmounting a remuneration challenge and securing a mutually beneficial placement.

Extreme Growth for an SAP Implementation Partner

In the midst of the global pandemic, Focus on SAP partnered with a leading global SAP implementation firm, accelerating their growth by over 70 employees in 2021 through strategic talent acquisition.

Supporting the Growth of a Salesforce Implementation Specialist

This case study showcases how Focus on Salesforce significantly contributed to the growth of a specialist Salesforce Consulting Partner, facilitating 6 key hires in just 7 months.

Driving Digital Evolution: How Dentsu Aegis Network Collaborated with Cognitive Group

Dentsu Aegis Network, a global powerhouse in media and digital marketing, spans 145 countries and comprises 550 diverse business units. After several mergers and acquisitions, the organization grappled with a lack of uniformity in its processes across the enterprise. To address this challenge and standardize their operations, they embarked on a digital transformation journey.

Transforming Talent Acquisition: CloudThing's Journey with Cognitive Group

CloudThing (Now Kerv) a distinguished Microsoft Gold Partner, is dedicated to facilitating business transformations for a diverse clientele. Specialising in Microsoft Dynamics, Power Platform, and Azure technologies, their commitment to excellence garnered recognition as one of The Sunday Times' top 100 fastest-growing tech companies in the UK in October 2019.

Permanent Solutions for a Workday® Customer

In mid-2018, Focus on WD partnered with a Nordic company amidst the chaos of a faltering Workday® Financials implementation, swiftly identifying critical needs and providing a permanent solution within a remarkable 3-month turnaround.

Focus on WD: A quick turnaround for a Workday® End-User seeking an urgent contract solution

We returned fresh-faced and ready to go after the festivities and celebrations of a fantastic 2018, but we weren't idle for long.

Contract Solutions for a Workday® End-User

A Workday® End-User in the UK were in urgent need of talent for their team, so they partnered with Focus on WD to identify exactly which skills were needed, and the length of contracts needed for this particular project.

Workday® Consulting Partner Seeking Long and Short Term Solutions

One of the largest Consulting Partners were in need of Workday® contractors to work their new projects they had won across Europe, and Focus on WD were there to offer solutions.

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Bas, Founder and Group CEO

Bas, a valued Client, talks to us about his experiences of using Focus Cloud Group for different hiring scenarios.

Julie Amos, COO ETZ Cognitive have been really good at going out and finding candidates that fit; even more than we expected!

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Alen, Workday Manager, Germany

Alen, Workday Manager, talks about his journey to his new permanent role in partnership with Focus on WD.

Marius Opera, CEO

Discover how we supported Marius to expand his D365 company from 2 employees to 30, in just over a year.

Phil, Head Strategic Workforce Planning and HR

Phil, Head of Strategic Workforce Planning and HR talks to us about his relationship with Focus Cloud Group and partnering with us for his recruitment needs.

Jessica Smith, HR Director

Hear how we have supported Hitachi Solutions over 10+ years build their Microsoft practice.

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Mark, Regional Director - UKI & APAC

Mark talks to us about his longstanding relationship with Focus Cloud Group and the track day event in 2019.