Aston Martin F1 team agree partnership with Circle8

The Aston Martin Formula One team have agreed a partnership with IT talent matching firm Circle8.

Contract:

• Branding will be visible on the car from this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix
• Company will assist the Silverstone-based outfit with talent acquisition as it continues to expand

Context:

Aston Martin have grown rapidly in the last four years, doubling its workforce to more than 850 people at its new headquarters at Silverstone. To assist with the next phase of its growth plans, the team will use Circle8’s approach to staffing called ‘Total Talent Flow’, which is focused on finding the perfect match for candidates and employers.

Comment:

Sophie Ackland, chief people officer of Aston Martin, said: “We are delighted to welcome Circle8 to Aston Martin Aramco as our global talent matching partner. Our people are our greatest asset. We have seen unprecedented growth and with our ambitious plans we want to ensure we are attracting the best talent to the team. We were attracted to Circle8’s approach to finding the perfect match, and they are going to contribute to our success on and off the track.”

Coming next:

The Spanish Grand Prix takes place this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from 21st to 23rd June.

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