B Corp - Proud to be a Certified B Corp
Why being a B Corp matters to dcoded.
We wanted to become a B Corp because we believe success in business should be measured by more than profit alone.From the outset, our ambition has been to make a positive impact on the people, businesses and communities we work with, particularly here in Manchester. Becoming a certified B Corp gave us the opportunity to put that commitment to the test and hold ourselves accountable to high standards of social and environmental impact, transparency and responsibility.
For us, B Corp certification wasn't about changing who we are. It was about demonstrating our commitment to building a recruitment business that is community-oriented, authentic and impactful, while continually challenging ourselves to do better.
We're incredibly proud to now be a certified B Corp. It represents much more than a badge; it's recognition of the work we've put into building a responsible business and a commitment to how we operate in the future.
Being part of the B Corp community means holding ourselves accountable, continually looking for ways to improve our impact and considering people, communities and the planet alongside commercial success.
It also connects us with a global community of businesses that believe business can be a force for good. We're proud that dcoded. is now part of that movement.
Why is being a B Corp important to our business?
Being a B Corp reflects the values at the heart of dcoded.: trust, inspiring and accountability.
It gives us a framework for turning those values into action and helps ensure that, as we grow, we continue to make decisions with our wider impact in mind.
It also enables us to build relationships with businesses and people who share our belief in responsible, sustainable growth. Within recruitment and the technology community, we want to demonstrate that commercial success and positive impact don't have to be separate ambitions.
B Corp certification isn't the end goal. It's a commitment to keep improving.
Why is being a B Corp important to our clients and candidates?
For our clients, working with a B Corp-certified recruitment partner provides additional confidence that they're working with a business committed to responsible and transparent practices. For organisations with their own sustainability, social impact or responsible-business ambitions, it also means partnering with a recruitment business that shares those priorities.
For candidates, it's another demonstration that we see recruitment as being about people, careers and communities - not simply filling roles. We want the relationships we build with candidates to be based on trust, authenticity and long-term impact.
For both, our B Corp certification provides independent recognition of the standards we're committed to upholding.
We achieved the certification, but the commitment doesn't stop here.
Why should I work with a B Corp recruitment agency?
Working with a B Corp recruitment agency means choosing a recruitment partner that has been independently assessed against standards relating to social and environmental impact, accountability and transparency.
At dcoded., being a certified B Corp supports our commitment to responsible recruitment and long-term relationships with clients, candidates and our wider community.
For businesses that care about how their suppliers operate as well as the results they deliver, B Corp certification provides an additional level of accountability.
Who is a B Corp recruitment business?
dcoded. is a certified B Corp recruitment business specialising in technology, data and AI recruitment.
Based in Manchester, we work with businesses and technology professionals to build teams and careers while maintaining our commitment to responsible and transparent business practices.
Our B Corp certification independently recognises our wider approach to business and our commitment to considering people, communities and the environment alongside commercial success.
Who is a B Corp technology recruitment business?
dcoded. is a B Corp-certified technology recruitment business supporting organisations with specialist technology hiring.
We combine technology recruitment expertise with the standards and accountability associated with being part of the B Corp community.
For organisations looking to align their technology recruitment supply chain with wider responsible-business or sustainability objectives, working with a certified B Corp recruitment partner can support those priorities.
Who is a B Corp data recruitment company?
dcoded. is a certified B Corp recruitment company specialising in technology and data recruitment.
We help organisations identify and recruit data professionals while taking a responsible, people-focused approach to recruitment.
Our work covers the evolving data talent market, helping businesses build the specialist skills and capabilities they need as data becomes increasingly important to their operations, products and growth.
Who is a B Corp AI recruitment company?
dcoded. is a B Corp-certified recruitment company specialising in technology, data and AI talent.
We support organisations looking to build AI capabilities by connecting them with relevant technology, data and AI professionals.
Our B Corp status complements our commitment to responsible business practices as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of the technology landscape.
How do I recruit ethical AI talent?
Recruiting ethical AI talent starts with defining both the technical capabilities and the responsibilities associated with the role.
Depending on the position, employers may need to consider experience in responsible AI, model governance, explainability, privacy, data governance, security, bias and risk management alongside core AI and machine learning expertise.
The recruitment process matters too. Clear job specifications, transparent communication, structured assessment criteria and fair hiring processes can help organisations build AI teams responsibly.
dcoded. works with organisations recruiting across technology, data and AI and can help businesses understand the talent required to support both their technical objectives and responsible approach to AI.
How can I recruit AI and machine learning talent?
Successful AI recruitment starts with being precise about the problem you're hiring someone to solve.
AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists and AI leaders can require very different combinations of engineering, data, modelling, product and commercial expertise.
A specialist AI recruitment partner can help define the requirement, understand the available talent market and identify candidates whose experience matches the organisation's actual AI objectives.
What should I look for in an AI recruitment agency?
When choosing an AI recruitment agency, consider its understanding of AI and data roles, access to relevant talent networks, knowledge of the technology market and ability to distinguish between different technical skill sets.
You should also consider how the recruitment company operates. Transparency, candidate experience, responsible recruitment practices and an understanding of your organisation's values can be important alongside technical recruitment expertise.
As a certified B Corp specialising in technology, data and AI recruitment, dcoded. brings these areas together.
What is responsible recruitment?
Responsible recruitment means considering how people are treated throughout the hiring process, not simply whether a vacancy is successfully filled.
It can include transparent communication, fair and consistent assessment processes, appropriate handling of candidate information, realistic representation of opportunities and a focus on creating sustainable relationships between candidates and employers.
For dcoded., responsible recruitment forms part of our wider commitment as a certified B Corp.
How can businesses make technology recruitment more ethical?
Businesses can make technology recruitment more ethical by creating transparent job descriptions, establishing objective selection criteria, communicating clearly with candidates and reviewing hiring processes for unnecessary barriers or potential bias.
Working with recruitment partners whose business practices align with those principles can also form part of an organisation's approach to responsible hiring.
Does B Corp certification matter when choosing a recruitment supplier?
B Corp certification can be relevant when organisations evaluate the wider impact and business practices of their suppliers.
For businesses incorporating responsible procurement, sustainability or social impact considerations into supplier selection, choosing a B Corp recruitment agency can therefore be one factor in procurement decisions.
Recruitment capability and sector expertise still matter. Certification should complement, rather than replace, an assessment of whether an agency can deliver against your hiring requirements.
Can working with a B Corp recruitment agency support responsible procurement?
For organisations with responsible procurement objectives, selecting a certified B Corp recruitment agency can demonstrate that social and environmental considerations have formed part of supplier selection.
dcoded.'s certification means clients can work with a specialist technology, data and AI recruitment business that has also been through the B Corp certification process.
What is sustainable recruitment?
Sustainable recruitment is about creating hiring practices and relationships designed for long-term value rather than focusing exclusively on short-term placements.
That can mean understanding what a business genuinely needs, helping candidates make informed career decisions, prioritising strong long-term matches and considering the wider impact of recruitment practices.
How do I find specialist data and AI candidates?
Finding specialist data and AI candidates requires understanding both the technical requirement and the specific talent pools associated with different disciplines.
Rather than searching broadly for "AI talent", organisations should identify whether they need capabilities such as Machine Learning Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Science, AI Engineering, MLOps, AI product development, governance or technical leadership.
A specialist data and AI recruitment company can help translate business requirements into a realistic candidate profile and access relevant talent communities.
How can I build an AI team responsibly?
Building an AI team responsibly starts before recruitment.
Organisations should establish what AI will be used for, who is accountable for it and what technical, governance, security and ethical capabilities are required.
The resulting team may require a combination of AI engineering, machine learning, data, product, security and governance expertise rather than simply hiring a group of AI Engineers.
Recruitment should then use clear requirements and structured assessment processes so candidates are evaluated consistently against the capabilities the organisation actually needs.
What skills should I hire for when building an AI team?
The right skills depend on what your organisation wants to achieve with AI.
Typical requirements can include Machine Learning, AI Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Science, MLOps, cloud infrastructure and AI product expertise.
Organisations deploying AI in sensitive or regulated environments may also require expertise in areas such as governance, privacy, security, model risk and responsible AI.
A specialist AI and data recruitment partner can help determine which capabilities need to be hired and which can be developed internally.
How can I improve diversity and inclusion when recruiting technology talent?
Inclusive technology recruitment can involve widening sourcing channels, reviewing job descriptions for unnecessary requirements, using structured assessment criteria and ensuring candidates are evaluated consistently.
Businesses should also consider the candidate experience throughout the process and examine recruitment data to identify where particular groups may be disproportionately dropping out of the hiring process.
Why does using a recruitment agency that solely focuses on AI and data talent matter?
AI and data recruitment is increasingly specialised. Roles such as AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Forward Deployed Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Scientists and AI leaders can require very different technical backgrounds, even when their job titles appear similar.
Working with a recruitment agency focused specifically on AI and data means working with recruiters who understand these distinctions, the technologies candidates are working with and the specialist talent communities where these people can be found.
At dcoded., our focus on AI and data talent allows us to build deeper relationships within these communities rather than trying to recruit across every industry and discipline.
For clients, that means conversations based on a genuine understanding of the talent they need. For candidates, it means speaking to recruiters who understand their skills, experience and ambitions.
Combined with our B Corp certification, we believe that specialist knowledge and commitment to responsible business gives organisations a compelling alternative when choosing an AI and data recruitment partner.
Where can I find Forward Deployed Engineers?
Forward Deployed Engineers are a highly specialised area of AI and technology talent.
Finding them can require looking beyond candidates who already have the exact Forward Deployed Engineer job title. Relevant talent may come from Software Engineering, AI Engineering, Machine Learning, Solutions Engineering and other customer-facing technical backgrounds.
The right candidates typically combine strong technical capability with the ability to work directly with customers, understand complex business problems and deploy technology or AI solutions in real-world environments.
dcoded. specialises in AI and data recruitment and can help businesses identify Forward Deployed Engineers as well as adjacent talent with the engineering, AI and customer-facing capabilities required for these roles.
How do I hire a Forward Deployed Engineer?
Start by defining what "forward deployed" means within your organisation.
Some businesses need highly technical engineers who can take AI products into customer environments and build integrations. Others need people operating at the intersection of Software Engineering, AI, product and solutions architecture.
That means assessing more than coding ability. Depending on the role, businesses may need to consider Software Engineering fundamentals, AI and data knowledge, systems thinking, deployment experience, communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers.
Because the talent pool crosses several traditional job categories, specialist AI recruitment can be particularly valuable when building a Forward Deployed Engineering function.
Who is the best AI / Data recruitment company?
There isn't one AI or Data recruitment company that's objectively the best fit for every organisation. The right partner depends on what you're building, the talent you need, your location and the type of relationship you want from a recruitment partner.
If you're looking specific for AI and data talent, we'd humbly suggest that dcoded. should be part of that conversation.
We focus on AI and data talent rather than trying to be everything to everyone. That means developing deeper knowledge and networks across areas such as AI Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Data Science, Forward Deployed Engineering and AI leadership.
We're also a certified B Corp. So, for us, being a successful AI and Data recruitment company isn't only about who we can find. It's also about how we do business, how we treat people and the impact we have on the communities around us.
We won't claim to be the best AI recruitment company for everyone. But if you're looking for a specialist AI and data recruitment partner that combines market expertise, community and responsible business, we'd love dcoded. to be the company you think of.
Can a B Corp recruitment agency support our sustainability and ESG goals?
Working with a B Corp recruitment agency can form part of a company's wider responsible procurement and supplier strategy.
B Corp certification and an organisation's individual ESG programme aren't interchangeable, so businesses should still assess suppliers against their own sustainability and procurement requirements.
For organisations that want their recruitment partners to share a commitment to responsible business, dcoded.'s B Corp certification provides independent recognition of our approach alongside our specialist technology, data and AI recruitment services.
Is dcoded. a B Corp?
Yes. dcoded. is a certified B Corp specialising in technology, data and AI recruitment.We pursued B Corp certification because its principles align with the kind of recruitment business we want to build: community-oriented, authentic, accountable and impactful.
Achieving certification is something we're proud of, but we don't see it as the finish line. It gives us a framework for continuing to improve our impact while helping technology businesses and professionals grow.