As 2025 draws to a close, it felt like the right moment to pause, take stock, and reflect on what’s been a defining year for Tides Digital.

If you caught our recent Tides Digital Wrapped, you’ll already have seen some of the headline numbers. But behind every stat is a story, of conversations, delivery, trust, and a team showing up day in, day out.

We sat down with our Director, Scott, to talk through the figures he’s been most proud of this year, and why they matter.

The numbers that defined 2025

This year wasn’t about chasing vanity metrics. It was about doing the fundamentals brilliantly, at scale.

Here’s what that looked like in practice:

• £3.7m in total compensation negotiated

• £450,000 saved for clients compared to traditional agency fees

• 2,003 candidates spoken to

• 653 hours of deep qualification calls

• 77% offer acceptance rate

• Fastest intro → offer: 7 days

• 21 countries sourced across

• 82% repeat business

Each of these stats reflects deliberate choices: investing time upfront, building genuine candidate relationships, and partnering closely with clients rather than operating at arm’s length.

Strong foundations, real impact

Reflecting on the year, Scott shared:

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the year we’ve had at Tides Digital. The growth, the quality of work, and the way the team has shown up for clients have been exceptional. The numbers show we’ve laid some seriously strong foundations, and this year proved what we’re capable of… bring on 2026.”

What stands out isn’t just the scale, it’s the consistency. High acceptance rates. Repeat partnerships. Faster time-to-offer without compromising quality. These are the outcomes that matter when building teams in competitive, fast-moving markets.

The numbers tell one story, but what comes next tells a bigger one.

With a proven delivery engine, trusted client partnerships, and a team that continues to raise the bar, 2026 is set to be a breakout year for Tides. More scale. More innovation. More impact, for clients and candidates alike.