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How LHC International Transformed Executive Hiring with a 30% Faster Time-to-Hire
A Berlin-based executive search firm specialising in hospitality and operational real estate replaced a rigid, costly ATS with iSmartRecruit — cutting hiring time, automating GDPR consent workflows, and elevating every stage of executive recruitment.
A globally recognised executive search firm for hospitality and real estate
LHC International is a globally recognised executive search firm focused exclusively on the hospitality and operational real estate sectors. Since 2013, LHC has connected senior leaders with organisations across the globe, leveraging a robust international network and deep industry expertise.
Unlike generalist recruitment firms, LHC International does not simply provide CVs. Instead, it connects exceptional leaders with organisations by combining a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality and real estate landscape with a highly motivated, experienced team. Its approach is built around long-term relationships, deep sector knowledge, and a genuine commitment to finding the right cultural and professional fit.
Four roadblocks. Four fixes that elevated executive hiring.
Before iSmartRecruit, LHC International's previous ATS created operational drag — limiting analytics, burdening the team with manual GDPR consent tasks, and offering poor support at a high price. Here's what changed.
Limitations in recruitment data analytics
The previous system's analytics capabilities were too limited for data-driven decisions. Tracking hiring effectiveness, identifying trends, and optimising executive search strategies all required workarounds that cost the team valuable time.
Efficient candidate database management
iSmartRecruit's advanced database search and user-friendly interface streamlined how LHC organises and accesses candidate information — with centralised data enabling faster, better-informed decisions on every executive placement.
Manual GDPR consent renewal
With no automated process for data consent renewal, LHC's team had to manually chase candidates when consent expired — a significant operational burden in a region with strict European data protection regulations.
Custom and automated workflows
iSmartRecruit automated routine operations including GDPR consent reminders, candidate outreach, and administrative tasks — freeing executive recruiters to focus on strategic search work rather than compliance overhead.
Poor support, limited customisation, high cost
LHC's previous ATS delivered inadequate customer support, inflexible customisation options, and a price tag that didn't match the value delivered — restricting their ability to tailor workflows to each client's unique executive hiring requirements.
Effective communication and talent management
Intuitive communication portals enabled LHC to build stronger relationships with executive talent, keep candidates engaged throughout the hiring process, and manage talent pools more strategically — resulting in higher retention rates for their clients.
Slow, costly executive search process
Without streamlined tooling, every executive search took longer and cost more — leaving LHC unable to maximise ROI on recruitment spend.
Enhanced executive search — reduced time & cost
A visual hiring pipeline and accelerated search process cut both the time and cost associated with placing high-calibre talent — giving LHC a competitive edge and greater return on every recruitment investment.
Measurable improvement across every stage of hiring
With iSmartRecruit, LHC International achieved measurable improvements across every dimension of executive recruitment — from speed and cost to candidate engagement and sourcing quality.
If you are in search of swift and top-notch support for your CRM/ATS, we strongly recommend iSmartRecruit. Right from the start, they have been exceptional in providing rapid solutions and implementing them quickly. After over 12 months of working with iSmartRecruit, our satisfaction has only grown, and we can clearly see the significant value it brings to our operations.
Built for executive search firms operating under European compliance requirements
Automated GDPR consent management
Consent renewal reminders run automatically — no manual chasing, full compliance with European data protection regulations.
Fully customisable for each client's workflow
Tailor every stage of the search to match each client's unique process — no rigid templates, no expensive workarounds.
Advanced database search for executive talent
Quickly surface the right candidates from your entire database using semantic search and intelligent filtering.
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