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Archant Norfolk Recruitment Awards 2006
Best Recruitment Advertising
WINNER: Euro RSCG Riley - South Norfolk District Council
High impact with a good play on words, a clear design and a good use of space to advertise a “non-sexy job,” striking, really liked the strap-line, good use of white space, attention grabbing
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Euro RSCG Riley - Norfolk County Services
Strap line fits the visual, the image links to the job, very clear and clever, relevant text and informative
MERIT: TMP Worldwide – HSBC
Good wording, appeals to everybody, good link to the company purpose, good pitch, gives good detail to attract the right candidate
Best Recruitment Website
WINNER: Staff Call Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Met all the desired criteria. The website is easy to access and quick to use. The consistently good content has been maintained over the years showing a wealth of experience, good hints and tips
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cocoabean Recruitment Ltd
Clean layout, original, good use of multi-media, visual interactivity, memorable experience
MERIT: Jark Recruitment Ltd
Clear, nice colour, thought given to candidates with disabilities, good use of technology, mobile phone interactivity
"Rising Star"
WINNER: Jason Smith - Johnstones Recruitment Solutions
Has achieved a lot, extending their customer profile whilst working in a tough market place and fitting in seamlessly. Excellent testimonials in support of this winner.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kelly Nixon - Leisure Recruit Ltd
Enthusiastic, personal attributes get her noticed, new business growth for her and her team, wants to progress her own career.
MERIT: Stephanie Conrad - Leisure Recruit Ltd
Has a natural ability, has taken on new skills has potential to do even more, meets the challenges put upon her.
Unsung Hero
WINNER: Cathy Gummett - Hales Personnel Services
Highly organised, efficient and works closely with their other branches. With excellent testimonials this person is a do-er without whom the team would not be as effective, inspires her peer group.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: David Pike - Jark Recruitment Ltd
Stood out, went from being a driver to transport manager, often schedules himself on nights and weekends giving up his own time to make his workers time better, hands on, boosts staff morale
MERIT: Carolyn Everitt - Cooper Lomaz Recruitment
Plays a vital and pivotal role which she does positively and with humour
Personal Development Award
WINNER: Charlotte Romer - Hales Personnel Services
Gave good supporting evidence to show their training has had a clear impact on their day to day role via a combination of formal and on the job training. There is strong evidence that their training has impacted on the business.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lucy Wetton - Price Bailey
Her training has given her the confidence to change her role and fulfil her potential. Her development has been scheduled around her outside commitments.
MERIT: Lesley Langslow - Contract Personnel Ltd
Structured career development plan was given at interview, shows an understanding of how her work helps the business, training is linked to her objectives
Best Account Manager/Co-ordinator
WINNER: Drahomir Baran - Jark Recruitment Ltd
Has an integral client structure – has learned two languages to assist workers, providing support even out of hours!
JOINT HIGHLY COMMENDED: Charlotte Romer - Hales Personnel Services
Deals with a high volume of temporary workers, stays in touch with clients and candidates, is on-site early, draws on her local knowledge.
JOINT HIGHLY COMMENDED: Natasha Meyers - Recruit Direct
Organises social evenings for her foreign temporary workers, helps them with their immigration documents, banks and landloards, retains a loyal temporary worker base.
Best Recruitment Consultant
WINNER: Caroline Crosskill - Recruit Direct
Is highly organised with a great attention to detail and a personal approach. She has initiated a more efficient security clearing system which has helped retain more candidates. She consistently exceeds targets.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Katie Pearson - Castle Personnel
Has a “can-do, will-do” character, is an integral part when being audited, is cheery and bright, tight turn-around times.
MERIT: Emma Painter - Cooper Lomaz Recruitment
Is a high achiever, top of the league, does more interviews/business generation calls than anyone else in business, breaks records, results focussed.
Best Manager
WINNER: Mark Hewitt - Recruit Direct
Leads from the front, developing the team, even breaking into new business. They go that extra mile, putting staff on training courses and making sure their own training needs are identified and met.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vanda Santos - Total Employment
Has learnt English and gone from data entry to managing a team after only 6 years and is getting good results. Leads by example. Is gutsy, mature and much loved.
MERIT: Nicola Macaulay - Hales Personnel Services
Under adversity has turned the business round from a difficult situation. Temping has trebled, is getting some very good results. Mentors new recruits and has extended opening hours to meet client needs
Special Achievement Award
WINNER: Liz Bunn - Castle Personnel
Not only raises the profile of her own business, she is a great advocate for the industry. Leading the way in innovative ideas, this person recovered after a major set back in business resulting in “starting up again.” Described as “the ultimate recruitment professional” this person truly deserves this award.
Best Team
WINNER: Recruit Direct
Shared their ideas for improvements to their business by swapping roles with other team members. With 44 years collective recruitment experience, this team has mutual respect for each others strengths and wisdom!
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Jark Recruitment Ltd ( King's Lynn Branch)
Showed good growth figures, phenomenal achievement, run English lessons for candidates
MERIT: Contract Personnel (Thetford Industrial)
Even after a major loss of a client the team have stayed together and all input into their strategy and ideas.