Celebrating achievements in recruitment, the APSCo Awards honor innovation and high standards.
- The awards require rigorous participation, showcasing the sector’s dedication.
- Sphere wins prestigious ‘Recruitment Company of the Year <£5m', demonstrating their rapid rise.
- A theme of talent acquisition and retention reflects industry priorities.
- The awards underline the sector’s growth and professional maturity.
The APSCo Recruitment Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements within the recruitment profession, serving as a significant indicator of professional standards in the industry. These awards demand a high level of commitment from participants, requiring shortlisted businesses to attend a Q&A session, making them one of the most challenging accolades to attain in the sector, according to Marilyn Davidson, Director of APSCo.
The judging process is noted for its difficulty, with independent judges, including representatives from CIPD, evaluating entries from numerous outstanding candidates. Marilyn Davidson remarked, “I’m sure that the independent judges found it challenging to pick winners from the reams of outstanding entries.” This rigorous selection highlights the sector’s growth and maturity, as demonstrated by the comprehensive strategies of both small and large firms.
In a notable highlight, Sphere emerged victorious in the category of ‘Recruitment Company of the Year <£5m'. This award is particularly prestigious as Sphere was in competition with more established names such as Hanson Search, Douglas Scott, and Finlay James. A spokesperson for Sphere expressed immense pride in this accomplishment, coinciding with their third anniversary, and praised the achievement as a major recognition amongst larger, established competitors.
The awards also emphasized a recurring theme: the necessity for acquiring and retaining talent to fuel future growth. This concern aligns with the observations from the latest APSCo Deloitte Recruitment Index, which underscores talent management as a pressing issue on the recruitment agenda.
The event also celebrated other winners in various categories, including Amoria Bond for ‘Recruitment Company of the Year £5m – £50m Turnover’ and NRL for ‘Recruitment Company of the Year £50m+ turnover’. Notably, Oliver James Associates received recognition for ‘Sustainable Growth’, and Guidant Group UK secured ‘RPO/MSP of the Year’. These victories reflect the diverse strengths and strategic innovations within the industry.
The APSCo Awards underscore the evolving expertise and dynamism within the recruitment sector.
