Finalists for recruitment awards are announced
THE finalists of the seventh s1jobs Recruitment Awards, in association with Search, have been announced, with judges describing the quality of entrants as “outstanding”.
The awards are sponsored by Gillespie People Solutions, Whitecube Consulting, Firefish Software, Anderson Knight, Connect Appointments, Badenoch & Clark, Peter Vardy, Reed, BE-IT, Bullhorn and Career Ready.
The judging panel, chaired by Gavin Mochan, commercial director at s1, said they were overwhelmed with the number of applications across 17 categories.
The Best Large Recruitment Agency will be won by either Adecco or Reed, while the Best Medium Recruitment Agency shortlist features Anderson Knight, BE-IT, Connect Appointments, Contract Scotland, Nine Twenty, Pertemps and Stafffinders. Other categories include Recruitment Consultant of the Year, Best Recruitment Campaign and a number of awards for individuals.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, April 19 at The Crowne Plaza in Glasgow, hosted by comedian, Russell Kane.
Search Consultancy is the title partner for the 2018 event. Debbie Caswell, chief operating officer, at the company, said: “Whatever the category, it’s a real achievement to reach the last stage of Scotland’s leading recruitment industry awards.”
Badenoch & Clark is sponsoring the Best Charity Employer category. Scott Miller, director, said: “The incredible work that Scotland’s third sector delivers has never been so important.”
This year, Anderson Knight is sponsoring the HR Team of the Year. Steven Woods, director, Anderson Knight said: ”To be shortlisted for this prestigious category underpins hard work, dedication and success.”
Connect Appointments are supporting The Best Employer Brand category. William Sim, managing director said: “To win would be a fantastic accolade for any business.”
The Best Employer Training & Development category is sponsored by BE-IT, whose chief executive Gareth Biggerstaff, said: “The s1jobs awards are always a highlight of the Scottish recruitment year and there is a great line-up of finalists.”
The Best In-house Recruitment Team category is sponsored by Bullhorn, and operations solutions David Stott, vice president of enterprise Europe, Middle East and Africa said: “Bullhorn congratulates all the finalists.”
The hotly contended Apprentice/graduate category is sponsored by Whitecube Consulting, whose managing director Campbell Urquhart said: “We would like to congratulate all the finalists and wish everyone the very best of luck.”
Gillespie People Solutions is supporting the Best Recruitment Consultant category. Hazel Gillespie, director, said: “It’s vital we take time to recognise and celebrate the best talent in our industry.”
Firefish Software is sponsoring the Champagne Reception. Its chief executive Wendy Macdougall, said: “The standard for the finalists is incredibly high. Everyone should be incredibly proud of themselves.”
The last tables are still available for the gala awards dinner. For more information please visit www.s1jobs.com/awards or contact Lyndsay Wilson on 0141 302 7407 or Lyndsay. wilson@heraldandtimes.co.uk