At an exciting, uplifting and inspiring awards ceremony on 20th November at The Steel Yard, London, The Global Recruiter shone a light on the best of the best in the recruitment industry for 2024. A packed and excited venue heard from host, The Global Recruiter’s Gary King, about the achievements of the industry, before getting stuck into the handing out of trophies marking the great, the good and the exceptional from all parts of the recruitment industry.
Perhaps it was a mark of the tough year just gone, perhaps it was the significance of the event, but this years’ winners were clearly elated and moved by the recognition afforded to them by these awards. After all, The Global Recruiter Awards are like no other and bring particular satisfaction with them: these have been created by the industry, for the industry, judged by industry leaders and set on a level playing field, where newcomer can go head-to-head with established business, where innovation, value, and quality always wins out.
“Winning the Best Marketing Campaign award at The Global Recruiter Awards is a significant moment for us at Buchanan,” said Harry Pledger, Digital Marketing Manager at the company. “It’s a reflection of our team’s creativity, collaboration, and commitment to delivering impactful campaigns that resonate within the legal sector.”
Pledger said their winning campaign had been a true team effort, combining industry insights, innovative ideas, and high-quality content to drive engagement and elevate their brand’s presence.
“This recognition has energised us to continue innovating and striving for excellence in our marketing efforts,” he added. “We’re excited to see what next year holds and look forward to returning to the Global Recruiter Awards – hopefully to win some more!”
Hayley Pugh, Director of Oakley Recruitment was also keen to demonstrate how their award for Best Newcomer has been the result of a great team effort: “Winning this award fills us with immense pride and gratitude,” she said. “It’s a reflection of the passion and heart we’ve poured into building Oakley Recruitment, driven by our vision to create something truly special. This achievement is a testament to our incredible team their dedication, talent, and shared commitment to fostering a culture where people thrive and grow. This recognition not only validates our journey but inspires us to aim even higher as we continue to blossom together.”
“We are incredibly proud and honoured to be recognised as the Best Start-Up Agency at the Global Recruiter Awards 2024,” said Annalisa Girgenti, Operation and Strategy Manager at Pivotal Partners, “especially within our first year. From day one, we set out with a bold vision to become the leading GTM partner to build the best sales and technical teams for the best software vendors globally.
“It’s great to see our hard work and dedication celebrated on such a prestigious platform,” Girgenti added. “This recognition fuels our passion to keep pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible in recruitment. Here’s to the journey ahead!”
“We’re ecstatic to be named the Best Employer Brand for 2024 by The Global Recruiter,” said Rebecca Lauder‑Fletcher, Head of Marketing at SGI Group. “This award is an amplification of our team, our culture and the tech community that we proudly serve.
“At SGI, we are committed to unlocking the full potential of our team members and pushing beyond the ordinary in everything we do. It is an honour that means a lot to every individual here that collectively makes SGI the amazing place it is.”
Adam Marsh, CEO, of Best Client Service award winners, Xcede Group said their award highlighted the trust and collaboration the company had built with their clients. “It reinforces our commitment to going above and beyond in everything we do,” he said. “This recognition belongs to every member of our team who works tirelessly to deliver excellence.”
Danny Brooks MBE, CEO of VHR was particularly proud having received two award wins and a highly commended – for Best Innovation, Best RPO and Best UK-Overseas Operation respectively. “It reflects the hard work and dedication of our team in connecting skilled individuals with opportunities across the world,” Brooks said. “At VHR, we’re passionate about making a positive difference for our clients and candidates, and this recognition inspires us to keep doing what we do best – creating opportunities and building lasting partnerships globally.”
Finally, Adam Tobias, Cofounder, Inventum Group said everyone at their business were thrilled to win the Best ED&I Strategy in a Recruitment Company Award. “This is recognition of a huge amount of hard work from the whole team who are absolutely dedicated to our inclusive recruitment mission,” he said. “For us, inclusive recruitment is about ensuring ethical recruitment practices, helping our clients to mitigate business risk, and support the development of a high-performance culture.
“We have dedicated significant resources and effort over a long period time to develop our inclusive recruitment processes, and we’re so proud of them that we actually train other recruitment companies with our CPD accredited Inclusive Recruiter Training program,” he said. “We don’t see these organisations as rivals, rather as collaborators in changing antiquated processes and helping job seekers and clients to benefit the power of inclusive recruitment.”
While identifying and rewarding outstanding practice among recruiters in the industry, The Global Recruiter Awards have the effect of bringing the industry closer together. It’s a chance to understand exactly the value of all recruiters and recruitment businesses, to share achievements and ideas, and drive the industry further in the future.
