OUR SERVICE IN NUMBERS
Contract extension rate across placements made.
CVs sent per role, reflecting the precision of each shortlist.
Hires delivered across critical technology programmes.
For over a century Ford has shaped the automotive industry, and is now leading the charge in electrification and connected vehicle technology.
The Challenge
Ford faced tight deadlines for critical project roles in a competitive talent market.
Specialist engineering talent was needed within short delivery timelines, while maintaining a strong focus on diversity and long-term retention.
The Solution
Trust in SODA combined local expertise with a global network to quickly identify culturally aligned technical candidates.
The approach emphasised diversity and cultural contribution alongside technical skill, acting as an extension of the internal team.
Community-led sourcing and targeted campaigns reached candidates conventional advertising missed.
- Community-led approach and targeted campaigns
- Diversity and cultural contribution weighted alongside technical skill
- Acting as an extension of Ford’s internal hiring team
The Outcome
The partnership produced diverse teams, an average of three CVs sent per role, and a 100% contract extension rate.
Technical capability was strengthened across critical delivery programmes while supporting diversity-focused hiring initiatives.
