How Thor Champions a Growth Mindset

At Thor, Growth Mindset is more than a value – it’s the attitude that underpins how we show up every day. We believe that skills can be developed, challenges can be approached with curiosity, and progress comes from trying, learning, and improving. It shapes how we support our people, how we adapt to change, and how we create opportunities for Thorites to grow both professionally and personally.

A growth mindset allows us to stay open, resilient, and willing to keep moving forward. It’s about asking questions, seeking feedback, and embracing the chance to get better – whether you’ve been in the business for ten months or ten years.
 

Learning at Every Level

At Thor, learning never stops. Our Learning & Development department is at the heart of helping Thorites grow, providing support at every stage of their journey – from onboarding to leadership programmes. It’s not just about building skills; it’s about having the mindset to keep improving and adapting.

Our L&D team offers a wide variety of learning opportunities, including skills workshops, career development programmes, and leadership training. New Thorites benefit from a thorough onboarding process, while more experienced team members can access tailored programmes to support their career progression.

We encourage Thor's people to not only look at the short-term fixes, but to work on enhancing their overall growth potential through bespoke 1:1 coaching with technical and soft skills development

We also focus on personalised development. Mentorship, coaching, and individual learning plans ensure that each Thorite’s growth is supported in a way that suits them. It’s about giving people the tools and guidance to take ownership of their development – and encouraging them to do so with curiosity and confidence.

A growth mindset thrives on feedback and reflection, which is why L&D initiatives at Thor include regular check-ins and opportunities to apply what you’ve learned. It’s not enough to simply attend a workshop – the focus is on putting new knowledge into practice and continuing to improve.

Since starting Learning at Work Week two years ago, Thorites have taken the lead in hosting sessions and presenting to the business. It’s an opportunity for people to share their expertise, showcase new ideas, and connect with colleagues across teams. The week reinforces that learning at Thor isn’t just formal training – it’s about curiosity, collaboration, and continuing to grow.

Staying Curious and Connected

A growth mindset thrives when you stay curious and engage with others. At Thor, we encourage our people to expand their networks, both internally and externally, to learn from colleagues, industry peers, and thought leaders. Networking isn’t just about making connections – it’s about exchanging knowledge, gaining new perspectives, and finding creative ways to approach challenges.

Internally, Thorites are encouraged to collaborate across teams and regions, sharing insights, experiences, and best practices. This cross-team learning helps people see things differently, spark innovation, and strengthen the sense of community that’s central to Thor’s culture.

Externally, our membership with APSCo gives Thorites access to high-quality training, events, and industry perspectives. These sessions enable our people to learn from specialists across the recruitment sector, explore best practice, and stay informed about emerging trends. Whether it’s compliance training, leadership workshops, or market insights, APSCo’s programmes offer valuable opportunities to build capability beyond the day-to-day.

Attending these sessions reinforces the idea that growth doesn’t stop within the business. Learning from peers and experts across the industry keeps Thorites adaptable, curious, and open to new ways of thinking – all essential parts of maintaining a strong growth mindset.

Embracing Change and Innovation

A growth mindset isn’t only about learning new skills – it’s about being adaptable, curious, and open to doing things differently. At Thor, this shows up in how we adopt new tools and systems, and in how we encourage people to explore better ways of working.

Our Technology Adoption Champions are a great example of this. These are colleagues who consistently lean into new tools, systems, and processes. They don’t just use the technology; they explore it, share best practice with others, and help embed it across their teams.

This is a quarterly award recognising the two individuals who meet the highest standards of adoption across our tech stack. To be eligible, Thorites must reach threshold levels of activity on key platforms – from maintaining strong data integrity in our CRM, to keeping pipeline information accurate, to demonstrating effective usage and output on LinkedIn Recruiter. We also look for proactive adoption, measurable improvements in workflow or results, and a willingness to support others as they develop their own capability.

The award isn’t guaranteed each quarter. If no one reaches the required standard, it is not given. This alone reflects the behaviour we want to champion – a true growth mindset. It’s about staying curious, embracing change, and seeing new technology as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and raise the bar for the people around you.

Conclusion

A growth mindset isn’t something we talk about once and forget – it’s something we practise every day at Thor. It shapes how we approach challenges, how we support one another, and how we continue to build a business that is always moving forward. From the structured programmes delivered by our Learning & Development team to the peer-led sessions during Learning at Work Week, development is treated as a shared responsibility. Everyone is encouraged to take ownership of their learning, ask questions, and explore new ways of working.

Our focus on staying connected – whether that’s through internal collaboration or external opportunities with organisations like APSCo – ensures Thorites are exposed to diverse perspectives and industry insights. This openness helps us refine our thinking, stay informed, and adapt quickly in a competitive, fast-moving sector.

Innovation plays an equally important role. The Technology Adoption Champions programme highlights what it means to embrace new tools with curiosity and confidence. It celebrates the individuals who are willing to explore, experiment, and support others as they build capability. This mindset keeps us agile, improves how we work, and ensures we continue raising the bar across the business.

Ultimately, fostering a growth mindset means creating an environment where people feel supported to try, learn, and improve — no matter their role, experience, or career stage. At Thor, we’re committed to helping our people develop in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable. By encouraging curiosity, rewarding initiative, and championing resilience, we’re building a culture where everyone has the space and support to grow – and where growth becomes a natural part of who we are.