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Toast to Triumphs: A Year-End Recap and Gratitude

Toast to Triumphs: A Year-End Recap and Gratitude

AF Consulting

Toast to Triumphs: A Year-End Recap and Gratitude

As we welcome 2024, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared over the past year.

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and trust in our collaboration. Your business has been not just a venture but a shared passion, and I am truly thankful for the successful partnerships we’ve formed.

Your business. My passion. This simple phrase encapsulates the essence of our collaboration. Together, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones, and I’m excited about the goals we’re set to conquer in the coming year. The trust you’ve placed in me has allowed us to navigate challenges and celebrate successes hand in hand.

Reflecting on the past year, I celebrate each completed assignment with joy and acknowledge the lessons learned from those that didn’t work out as expected. The highlights include twenty successful placements, ranging from junior roles to executive positions. The successful finalization of a large-scale retrenchment was a significant accomplishment, and I am proud to have reached my fifth year full-time in this business.

The number 5 holds a special significance for me, symbolizing the grace of God, freedom, curiosity, and the inevitability of change. It’s been a journey filled with learning, growth, and the joy of seeing dreams come to fruition.      

However, like any journey, there were lows too. Dealing with candidates who accepted positions only to cancel their contracts two days later has been a perplexing challenge. I take these situations personally and am committed to understanding the dynamics better, ensuring a smoother process for both parties involved. Another low was not achieving all my business goals, but I embrace the lessons learned and view them as stepping stones to future success.

I want to emphasize that none of this would be possible without your continued support. Every client, and every assignment, regardless of size, has contributed to the growth of our partnership. I am sincerely grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me, and I look forward to another year of shared accomplishments.

As I embark on the new year, I am in the process of discovering my word for 2024. I’ll be sure to share it with you once I’ve found the perfect expression for the journey ahead. I’d love to hear if you have a word for the year as well.

Thank you again for an incredible 2023. Here’s to reaching new heights together in 2024!

Toast to Triumphs: A Year-End Recap and Gratitude

Arina Fyfer from AF Consulting

AF Consulting in Hermanus specialises in human resources, recruitment, labour relations and training in the workplace. Human Resources Consultant, Arina Fyfer, is available to personally assist you in a focused recruitment process when hiring employees. AF Consulting’s HR service packages are tail...

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