Robert Stiff

Robert Stiff
Born (1960-06-24) 24 June 1960 (age 64)
Southern Rhodesia
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Businessman; entrepreneur
Known forMentoring to business owners, motivational speaking
SpouseCatherine Stiff
ChildrenMarc Stiff, Katie Stiff. Chloe Stiff

Robert Stiff (born 24 June 1960) is a Southern Rhodesia born British entrepreneur. [1]

Early life

Robert Stiff was born in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 1960, where he was brought up by his English parents. His father Peter Stiff, an officer in the British South Africa Police until 1972, is the author of The Rain Goddess. The novel draws on Peter's experiences of counter-insurgency along the Rhodesian–South African border during the 1960s and early 1970s.[2]

Career 1987 - 2005

Robert Stiff moved to Great Britain in 1978 and enlisted in the British Army.[3] After leaving the army, Stiff joined Prudential Assurance in 1987, working as a senior manager for 12 years before moving into healthcare recruitment.[4]

He joined healthcare recruitment company Ambition Recruitment Services as Sales Director in 1999, working with Penny Streeter.[5][6] During his six years at the company, Stiff was instrumental in increasing his sales team's turnover from £3m to £75m per annum.[4]

Career 2011 - 2015

In 2005 Stiff started the company Team24 and in May 2011 sold it to one of Britain's largest outsourcing firms, Capita, for a sum nearing £24m. Stiff agreed to stay on as managing director of the firm until his departure in May 2012.[7] The firm was the winner of Fast Growth Business Awards, Family Business of the Year.[8] Also, listed 16th in 2009 by The Sunday Times Fast Track and 15th in 2010.[9]

Stiff is a regular motivational key note speaker on a variety of topics, including: recruitment; management; sales; motivation; margins; the Internet; and e-commerce.[10]

In 2012 Robert launched Hankyz – the ultimate men's accessory for the discerning man. With collections of pre-folded pocket squares/ Hankies in the world.

In 2013 he won Entrepreneur of the Year at the Insider South East Dealmakers Awards.[11]

Career 2015 - Present

Since 2015 Robert has worked on a number of new projects, including starting a number of new businesses. All of the companies are headlining under The Galago Group

  • Quicktemp - A Nationwide Recruitment Specialist providing Temporary & Permanent recruitment solutions in the driving, office and education sectors.
  • Daksta – working across a number of technical areas including Oil and Gas, engineering, shipping and construction.
  • Nursdoc - In June 2015 Robert went back to his roots and launched Nursdoc – A healthcare recruitment agency working across the UK, that provides temporary, contract and permanent nurse & doctors.
  • Nursing Direct – In 2017 Robert launched Nursing Direct, it deals with patients with Complex health needs in their homes, in partnership with CCGs as well as direct private engagement.
  • Edgewater – In 2019 Robert and his team launched Edgewater, a security recruitment company that provides temporary, contract and permanent positions.

In December of 2019 Northern Recruitment Group (NRG) and Greenbean RPO was acquired[12] by Galago Group. NRG[13] is a staffing business that specialises in executive search and selection and Greenbean is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing model.

References

  1. ^ Hurley, James (19 August 2010). "Team24 thinks technology could overturn sales threat – Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  2. ^ "The Rain Goddess". Memories of Rhodesia website. Memories of Rhodesia. 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Team24 founder Robert Stiff on motivating sales staff – Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  4. ^ a b Hurley, James (19 August 2010). "Team24 thinks technology could overturn sales threat – Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  5. ^ Cottell, Colin (2010). "Meet Robert: Robert Stiff". Robert Stiff website. Robert Stiff. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  6. ^ "Robert Stiff: People: Recruiter". Recruiter website. Recruiter. 10 November 2010. Archived from the original on 12 November 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  7. ^ "HealthInvestor - Article: Capita acquires Team24 for £24m". www.healthinvestor.co.uk. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  8. ^ "Team24 wins Family of the Year - Recruitment International". www.recruitment-international.co.uk. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Enabling patients and their families easy access to much needed private nursing at home | Latest press releases | PressGo | Journalism.co.uk". www.journalism.co.uk. 22 February 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Motivational Key Note Speaking: Robert Stiff". Robert Stiff website. Robert Stiff. 2010. Archived from the original on 11 June 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  11. ^ "Wayback Machine has not archived that URL".[permanent dead link‍]
  12. ^ Media, Insider (20 December 2019). "Recruitment group acquired by counterpart". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Northern Recruitment Group acquired by Galago Group". North East Times. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2020.