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Twice in 3 years - Xansa Recruitment wins IT & Telecoms Staffing Company of the year 2007 19 November 2007 Twice in 3 years - Xansa Recruitment wins IT & Telecoms Staffing Company of the year 2007 Twice in 3 years - Xansa Recruitment wins IT & Telecoms Staffing Company of the year 2007 The award is a major indicator of professional standards and recognised as such by service users and has most consistently demonstrated the professional values associated with ATSCo. The award recognises demonstration of Best Practice Excellence in Client and Candidate management, Employee Development and Community Involvement. Xansa Recruitment (XR) has won this major award against stiff competition from ATSCo member recruitment companies, who between them represent more than half the UK market place. The award reflects the trust & consistency our customers and candidates have in XR and the value-add that we bring to their businesses. XR were initially short listed as one of ten companies and then were selected as one of four finalists for this key award. Each finalist company was then questioned face to face, by an independent panel of judges. One of our major clients - the IT Director of a Fortune 100 media company, joined Peter Holliday in answering the independent judges' questions at the session in London. This team effort was rewarded on Friday 16 November - at the Annual ATSCo Ball held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. XR employees voted for their colleagues to attend the Ball and the Xansa Recruitment table of twelve celebrated in style when Peter & Isaac stepped up to collect the Award. Peter Holliday, Business Operations Director, who has led the charge for the nominations since 2004, commented "The award reflects the success of the Xansa Recruitment model which ensures rapid placement, streamlined processes and minimised costs through proven best practice processes, procedures and innovative solutions." C. Isaac George, Managing Director, Xansa Recruitment & Training, commented: "Winning the award for the 2nd time in three years (2005, 2007) and receiving special commendations in 2004, 2006, demonstrates consistency and character of the company. I am delighted for my team whose passion, commitment, hard work and desire to exceed customer expectations are the reasons for the award. A huge thank you to our customers, more than 50% of whom have been with us for over 5 years and to the overwhelming 75% of returning candidates who have chosen to remain with us. We appreciate your support!!" Quote from the ATSCo Judges: "The entries have increased in quality year on year and this year's submissions were no exception.......As an organization the judges feel that they [Xansa Recruitment] consistently, year in and year out, demonstrate the highest levels of practice and professionalism. They always submit entries that innovate, stimulate and catch attention, supported by evidence. Complacency does not figure in their vocabulary." ATSCo is the Association of Technology Staffing Companies whose objectives include "providing a clear set of business standards that will enable prospective clients, contractors and permanent candidates to have confidence in their selection of an ATSCo member". From left to right: Sadie Hellon, Sylvia Spink, Andrew Lewis, Isaac George, Peter Holliday, Debbie Storer, Deborah Harwood, Sara Wright