Craig Morgans

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DISC Type : DS

Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Halfords

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Craig Morgans is an award-winning Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Halfords with a proven track record in developing and implementing innovative HR strategies. A graduate of the University of West London, he also serves as an Advisory Board Member for The Talent Labs. People who have worked with him often describe him as creative, supportive, innovative, and honest.


He has been named one of the "11 Most Influential In-House Recruitment Leaders" by Recruiter Magazine for three consecutive years (2019-2021).

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Consummate Professional

Dynamic But Sincere

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Talent Innovation
He is described as a leader who challenges the status quo. He has led transformations of talent acquisition functions at major companies like The AA and Direct Line Group.
Authentic Employer Branding
He believes employer branding must show "the good, the bad and the ugly, " emphasizing authenticity to attract candidates by showcasing the reality of daily work life.
Candidate Engagement
He advocates for treating the candidate journey like a consumer experience, focusing on creating compelling and authentic engagement to attract top talent in a competitive market.

Media Appearances

Craig has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Halfords
11-2021
Advisory Board Member at The Talent Labs (Formerly The Firm)
10-2024 - 3-2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader at Gist Limited
12-2022 - 10-2024
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding COE Leader - HR Delivery at Direct Line Group
10-2021 - 12-2022
Talent Acquisition COE Leader - Acquire at Direct Line Group

Education

2009 - 2009
Occupational Testing from British Psychological Society
2001 - 2002
CIPD from University of West London

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Insights For Selling To Craig

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Craig is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Craig

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Craig move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Craig take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Craig

Personality Compatibility


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