Badenoch & Clark wins two Recruiter Awards for Excellence

Recruitment consultancy Badenoch & Clark has been awarded two Recruiter Awards for Excellence, for Best Public Sector Recruitment Agency and Best Training & Development.

Badenoch & Clarkís Public Sector Division was commended for leading the way ìthrough its innovation, its consistent financial performance and all round excellence.î Initiatives that impressed the judges include: a Commitment Charter guaranteeing a high level of service; candidate care including a choice of paydays and six-monthly appraisals; actively supporting the public sector, for instance by hosting topical seminars and promoting diversity.

Jess Lawton, Associate Director of Public Sector, says: We are delighted to have been awarded Best Public Sector Recruitment Agency. Since our shortlist in the same category in 2004, we have further developed our offering to exceed public sector and not for profit organisationsí expectations. Despite our 25 yearsí recruitment experience, our specialist teams continue to work extremely hard to enhance our service to this sector.î

Badenoch & Clarkís commitment to training was also praised. Recruiter in particular cited initiatives such as a wide range of training methods, immediate and longer-term evaluation, external HR consultation, a 360-degree feedback tool and a leadership framework.

Julian Evans, Training Manager, says: ìWe are very proud to be have been recognised once again for the excellent work we do in training and developing our employees. It is especially rewarding that our own industry has awarded us this accolade.î

The awards were presented to the company by comedian Jimmy Carr at a black tie ceremony at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London, on Wednesday 13th April 2005.