About us — Waddi

Clio & Selene

An idea born in the field

We met while working at a traditional recruitment agency. We shared the same frustration with a mechanical model that treated candidates as numbers and companies as anonymous clients.

In 2023 we chose to take a different path with Waddi. Our promise? Less quantity, more value.

2023

Founding

500+

Positions

86%

Retention

Clio Basso

Co-fondatrice · Ricerca & Selezione

Imprenditrice specializzata nella ricerca e selezione e coach certificata, unisce visione strategica, ascolto e spirito imprenditoriale per sviluppare progetti che valorizzano persone e organizzazioni. Co-autrice di «Talenti su misura», promuove un approccio al lavoro fondato sulle relazioni, sulla crescita e sulla capacità di trasformare le idee in opportunità concrete.

Selene Marone

Co-fondatrice · Consulente HR, formatrice, autrice e speaker

Dopo un percorso manageriale ha scelto la strada imprenditoriale co-fondando Waddi. Oggi unisce consulenza, formazione, coaching, contenuti ed eventi, e porta il tema del lavoro su palchi e incontri pubblici. Co-autrice di «Talenti su Misura».

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Our mission

We create authentic, lasting connections

Waddi was founded in Genoa in 2023 from a simple but revolutionary idea: recruitment must be a human process, not a mechanical one.

Too many companies waste resources on failed searches and placements; too many professionals end up in environments far removed from their own values.

The Waddi method is based on a tailored approach: deep listening, analysis of company culture and a holistic assessment of the candidate. The result? A valuable match that lasts over time.

Our numbers

500+

Positions filled

86%

Retention at 12 months

200+

Client companies

Days to shortlist

Head office in Genoa, operating throughout the country.

The team

A human-scale organisation

We are an agile organisation made up of highly qualified professionals who share the same vision: human relationships always come first.

To ensure the utmost care, each of our team members manages assignments as a single point of contact, in order to understand your needs in detail.

Vertical specialisation

Each recruiter works on specific sectors to ensure a deep understanding of market dynamics.

Single point of contact

From the first contact to the signing of the contract, you will always have the same point of contact, who knows your needs in detail.

Continuous updating

Our team takes part every year in professional development programmes in the HR and recruitment field.

Our values

The compass for our decisions

Authenticity

Absolute transparency with companies and candidates. We prefer a sincere "no" to a false promise.

Relationship

We don't manage transactions: every recruitment process is a relationship of trust. We are people working with people.

Rigour

Our process is structured, measurable and transparent. Every decision is backed by data and a proven method.

Innovation

We constantly update our tools, approaches and processes to anticipate changes in the labour market.

Impact

We support the growth of companies and the fulfilment of people, aware of the responsibility of every placement.

Inclusivity

We recognise the value of talent beyond every stereotype, promoting diversity as a driver of development.

Awards

Awards and press coverage

Le Fonti Awards 2025

Recognised as an excellence in recruitment for process innovation and a human-centric approach.

Affari & Finanza — Repubblica

Article dedicated to the Waddi method and to new perspectives in recruitment.

"Talenti su misura"

Our book (available on Amazon), a reference point for managers and entrepreneurs who want to build high-performance teams.

Influent People

«Waddi: la marcia inarrestabile di Clio Basso e Selene Marone».

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Genova Impresa

Article dedicated to Waddi in the magazine of Confindustria Genova (2026, no. 5).

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People at the service of people