Its official recruitment companies are a great place to work

With two recruitment agencies in the top ten and a further seven in the Times top one hundred best companies to work for, recruitment are really setting the standard for other industries.

The REC are working extremely hard to attract people to this dynamic and fast moving industry. Results like these will go a long way in promoting in promoting this career choice as a serious contender with the more traditional sales choices. The REC is also committed to attracting a diverse and dedicated recruitment workforce and in the last twelve months have introduced a degree, audited scheme and industry research unit. All require investment but will raise the profile of the industry as standards driven and professional.

Gareth Osborne, Managing Director, REC says, ìIt is a tremendous result to have so many recruitment agencies within the Times top hundred places to work. With 80% of the mark coming directly from employees clearly these recruitment agencies are making their staff feel valued and motivated. I would like to congratulate all those that made the list and hope the rest of the industry will begin to look at changes they can make to their own environments so they are both enjoyable and profitable places to workî.