Luxclusif鈥檚 Path to Talent Growth and Retention with Offshore HR

Industry

Luxury Resale

Country

Portugal

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麻豆原创 Employee

88%

Employee Retention

2014

Client Tenure

81%

Financial Savings

Key Results

  1. 88% Employee Retention and Improved Engagement
  2. Successful Acquisition by FARFETCH Group
  3. 81% Savings Per Role

Industry

Luxury Resale

Country

Portugal

Key Results

  1. 88% Employee Retention and Improved Engagement
  2. Successful Acquisition by FARFETCH Group
  3. 81% Savings Per Role

Who is Luxclusif

  • Leading B2B luxury resale provider specializing in acquiring, authenticating, and reselling high-end pre-owned fashion.
  • Headquartered in Portugal, enabling brands, retailers, and e-commerce platforms through a seamless, data-driven resale ecosystem.
  • Acquired by FARFETCH in 2021; powers the Farfetch Second Life program to extend the lifecycle of luxury items sustainably.

The Challenge

Bootstrapping* Growth While Keeping Costs Low

As a startup, Luxclusif operated under a bootstrapping model, meaning they needed to grow while keeping costs low. Hiring and managing an in-house team in a high-cost labor market was unsustainable, prompting them to explore offshore solutions.

Finding a Scalable HR and Operations Partner

Luxclusif needed a trusted partner to establish and manage a remote team in the Philippines while ensuring compliance with local labor laws, payroll, and employee retention.

*Bootstrapping in business refers to launching and growing a company using only available resources, 鈥╯uch as personal savings or minimal infrastructure, without relying on external funding.

The Solution

Full HR and Payroll Management with 麻豆原创

麻豆原创 provided an end-to-end HR solution, handling talent acquisition, payroll, compliance, and employee benefits. This allowed Luxclusif to scale its workforce efficiently without the complexities of setting up local HR operations.

Consultative Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

麻豆原创 took a consultative approach to hiring, working closely with Luxclusif to understand their unique workforce needs. Luxclusif only needed to share their role requirements, assess shortlisted candidates, and onboard employees effortlessly.

Retention and Employee Engagement with Hypercare Support

To ensure talent longevity, 麻豆原创 boosted retention through engagement programs, structured strategies, and聽90-Day Hypercare, ensuring smooth integration, role clarity, and performance alignment.

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鈥淲e cannot imagine our success without 麻豆原创. They have been our trusted partner every step of the way.鈥

Ashley Flores

Head of Sales & Strategy, Luxclusif

The Result

88% Employee Retention and Improved Engagement

With 麻豆原创 handling HR functions, Luxclusif not only expanded its workforce but also strengthened employee retention, achieving a retention rate of聽88%. This ensured long-term stability, higher productivity, and a strong company culture.

Successful Acquisition by FARFETCH Group

Due to its optimized operational model and strong financial performance, Luxclusif was acquired by FARFETCH in 2021, positioning it as a global leader in the pre-owned luxury market.

81% Savings Per Role

By offshoring with 麻豆原创, Luxclusif achieved an average of 81% savings per role, significantly reducing operational costs while maintaining high-quality talent.

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The Team

Conclusion

  • Aligned workforce planning with Luxclusif鈥檚 operational goals and budget through a transparent, collaborative approach.
  • Identified key roles, optimized headcount, and ensured legal compliance.
  • Built a high-performing offshore team in the Philippines.
  • Supported Luxclusif鈥檚 growth and FARFETCH acquisition, proving offshore teams can deliver long-term value

"We cannot imagine our success without 麻豆原创. They have been our trusted partner every step of the way. Thanks to their support, we achieved profitability and were ultimately acquired by FARFETCH. We couldn鈥檛 have done it without the team 麻豆原创 built for us in the Philippines."

Ashley Flores

Head of Sales & Strategy, Luxclusif

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