The Next Step Celebrates 25 Successful Years in Business

The Next Step Celebrates 25 Successful Years in Business

The Next Step, Australia's premier and longest serving HR talent development, recruitment and search consultancy,
is thrilled to announce its 25th anniversary. Established in Sydney in 1998 by Founding Director Craig Mason, the organisation has grown to serve the HR profession and broader business community across Australia.

"We are immensely proud. There have been many highlights over the last 25 years, but it is particularly rewarding to
be so deeply connected to the People and Culture profession and witnessed the natural evolution of the function and
its growing impact in all sectors. We have also had the opportunity to watch our own business develop and grow
whilst supporting the careers of a wide range and number of talented HR professionals and our own team members," said Craig Mason.

Current CEO Aaron Neilson expressed admiration for Craig's achievements, stating, "Craig's vision, specialist knowledge and dedication have been instrumental in The Next Step's success over the past quarter-century. We owe our position as Australia's leading HR specialist to his passion for the function."

Over the years, The Next Step has played a pivotal role in shaping and growing the careers of countless Human Resources professionals. The company's genuine desire to play a role in positive change has been evident in its various endeavours, from staging webinars, forums and networking and sponsoring HR internships and awards.

Other notable achievements include the 2011 launch of sister brand, The Safe Step (leaders in WHS recruitment),
the building and delivery of a wide range of capability development programs for both HR and WHS and a recent brand refresh earlier this year, celebrated with hundreds of customers and colleagues around the nation.

"What's made The Next Step such a success is the talent, passion, and genuine care shown by former and current employees. It's fabulous to work amongst so many talented pathfinders, door openers, problem solvers, team builders, and skill seekers," added Aaron Neilson.

The Next Step operates on the principle that greatness is achieved through collaboration, bringing together the right mix of minds - a carefully considered collective of skills, ideas, care, and character. This philosophy has enabled the company to help HR professionals find their people, fostering an environment where great things can happen.

"Countless times over the past 25-years we’ve witnessed the magic that happens when people find their people. When the right minds are brought together we see ideas come to life, ventures succeed, strong cultures are created, ambitions get fulfilled, diversity thrives, and breakthroughs happen," said Aaron Neilson.

The Next Step looks forward to celebrating its 25th silver anniversary and continues to work towards a future where great things happen through fostering a strong and vibrant HR community.

For more information, please contact:

Aaron Neilson, Chief Executive Officer, The Next Step

aneilson@thenextgroup.com.au

The Next Step is Australia's longest serving HR recruitment and search consultancy, operating at the forefront of the industry for 25 years. With a deep passion for helping people find their people, the company collaborates with businesses to create better ways for them to build and grow successful teams, and connects quality talent with new opportunities where they can pursue their own personal and professional ambitions. Through collaboration, trust, and care, The Next Step creates positive change and a better world of work for all