Parker Bridge Recruitment Specialists Win the SARA Award, a Top Recruiter Award

PR Log (Press Release) – Oct 29, 2009 – SEEK is New Zealand’s No. 1 job site, so it’s only fitting that they be the company to run awards to recruitment firms, who SEEK works with.

SEEK’s Annual Recruitment Awards, or SARAs, were even more significant this year, as it was a turbulent year for New Zealand’s economy. Recruiting firms worked extra hard to find the right people for jobs and keep turnover at a minimum.

“When times are tough, we think recognition for a job well done is all the more meaningful,” SEEK General Manager Annemarie Duff said. “It’s been a hard year for the industry, and despite a turbulent employment market, these winning recruitment agencies have proven their commitment to exceptional levels of service.”

A few recruitment firms walked away with a SARA award, and one has an ActionCOACH.

Parker Bridge Recruitment Specialists won the award for Medium Specialist Recruiter. ActionCOACH Kevin Heppleston coaches Hope Millar, the general manager of Parker Bridge.

Parker Bridge is one of New Zealand's leading consultancies in accounting, finance, banking and business support recruitment in the Wellington and Auckland markets. Consultants at Parker Bridge are industry specialists, and through concentrating on specialized areas they have gained an in-depth knowledge of their core markets, enabling delivery of an unrivalled service. They are also the only recruitment firm in New Zealand to carry Best Practice Certification.

Even with all their successes, the company felt they could reach further success. They just needed a bit of help getting there.

Since working with Heppleston, Parker Bridge has no qualms about staying afloat, even in a rocky economy. When New Zealand’s economy was in a downturn, last year, the firm won an ActionCOACH award for Best Financial Performance.

Managing Director Crag Hegan said the Wellington office saw consistent gross profit increases since the company started working with Heppleston.

“What I enjoy about Kevin’s coaching style is his ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with both myself and Hope, whilst maintaining professionalism and confidentiality,” Hegan said. “He took the time to understand our business and his range of business tools and resources have also been of benefit. I appreciate how difficult his job can be bearing in mind he is paid by the business owner yet coaching the manager.”

“I am very happy with the results Kevin has helped us achieve. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to other business owners,” he added.

ActionCOACH is the world’s number one business coaching and executive coaching firm, with more than 1,000 offices in 26 countries. To learn more, go to actioncoach.com.