Here at Abacus we believe that quality of service and the application of ethical principles are central to our business. We work hard as a team to ensure that the jobseekers we work with and clients we represent receive an honest, professional and legitimate advice. A good recent article on Business Eye provides an insight.
We know many recruitment firms make these same claims but we felt it important to show what we have done:
2009
- Abacus is nominated as Recruitment Agency of the Year for the third succssive year at irish news Workplace and Employment Awards. Well done team!!
2008
- Abacus wins 'Best E-Commerce Website of the Year' at Belfast Business Awards 2008
- Moves to new office 65-67 Chichester Street (3rd Floor), Belfast, BT1 4JD
- Wins several tenders in public sector for recruitment and consultancy services.
- Recruitment Agency of the Year (2nd Place) at Irish news Workplace and Employment awards and shortlisted for other categories.
- Abacus successfully obtains several national and international recruitment contracts with some global companies in Belfast, London and GB.
2007
Abacus wins ‘Recruitment Agency of Year 2007’ at Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards and is shortlisted in the ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘Business Growth’ categories.
View the press release by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
Irish News Awards (June 07) - Justin Rush receiving award as Recruitment Agency of the Year 2007.
Abacus invests into the REC Individual Membership scheme which promotes recruitment industry standards. All employees sign up to 14 key principles and commit to 20 hours of continued professional development per annum.
Download the IM Code of Ethics here.
After a 9 month assessment process Abacus gains the ‘Investors in People’ (IIP) award. IIP is a business improvement tool and a readily recognised benchmark which reflects best practice in all business areas.
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Employment and Learning presents Investors in People award to Directors of Abacus at Hillsborough Castle (Sep 07)
2006
Abacus commits to ensuring all existing staff and new appointments gain the REC Certificate in Recruitment Practice within 6 months. The certificate training programme ensures employees achieve core competency in all legal matters relating to recruitment.
Find out about the REC Certificate by visiting
http://www.rec.uk.com/career-development/qualifications
Abacus joins ‘Business in the Community’ to show its commitment to corporate and social responsibility in Northern Ireland. The management and staff have pledged continued involved in programmes and activities to assist local not-for-profit organisations.
View the press release by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
2005
Abacus practices, procedures and activities are independently audited by SGS against industry best practice. Abacus Professional Recruitment are the second firm in Northern Ireland to gain REC Gold Audited Status.
View the press release by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
2004
Abacus signs up to the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) Code of Professional Practice. By signing up we agreed to enforce transparency, honesty, relevant laws, safety, diversity and confidentiality in our daily work.
Download the Code of Professional Practice here.
