A Statement from W. James Cryer -

First and foremost, I am from the printing industry (fourth generation, since 1903). As such, I have an understanding of this industry’s peculiarities and special needs.

JDA wishes to distance itself from the traditional recruitment industry, which is still characterized by the “old fashioned model” of high fees and rigid terms and conditions.As a former employer in the printing industry, I have an intuitive understanding of what employers seek in a candidate and I understand what candidates are looking for, when it comes to jobs within the printing industry.

I am an active member of various print industry associations and contribute articles on issues of concern to the industry.

JDA wishes to distance itself from the traditional recruitment industry, which is still characterized by the “old fashioned model” of high fees and rigid terms and conditions.As a former employer (in the printing industry), I have an intuitive understanding of what employers seek in a candidate.

Being part of the printing industry however, delivers certain benefits to you, the client...

• Flexibility and realism in relation to fees. In other words, every assignment is unique, and the client should have some input into fees and terms.

• An ability to assess candidates from a practical perspective and to intuitively assess their suitability.

• Over the years I have built up an extensive database of candidates, therefore I am not totally reliant on advertising, as are some recruiters.

• JDA’s unique benefit of “no fee for 30 days” after a candidate starts, allows you to assess the candidate’s performance BEFORE a fee is due. No other recruiter has the confidence in its candidates to offer this benefit.

I have introduced a number of improvements to the “old fashioned” recruitment model, in terms of offering a more friendly, flexible and well-informed service to you, the client.For example - no fixed fees. Everything is negotiable - no fee to exceed 10% and, importantly, no fee at all, for 30 days after a candidate starts, to give you a suitable time-frame to assess their performance. This innovation, unique to JDA, has been unanimously welcomed by printing industry clients.Candidates benefit, too, as I halve the fee for very young, or mature aged candidates to try and assist their employment opportunities.Contact us anytime regarding your staffing needs - for an obligation-free discussion on how JDA can help.