Released on: February 8, 2008, 2:28 am

Press Release Author: Ascent PR

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Reading-based GCS, IT recruitment specialists, has been
awarded a 'two star' status in the Sunday Times Best Companies accreditation.

Press Release Body: Reading-based GCS, IT recruitment specialists, has been awarded
a 'two star' status in the Sunday Times Best Companies accreditation. The 'Michelin
style' two stars signify GCS's outstanding achievement in workplace engagement.

The Best Companies Accreditation was established seven years ago to acknowledge
corporate excellence in the workplace. With workplace engagement an integral
component of an organisation's success and growth, the accreditation is highly
sought after with 653 organisations entering this year.

GCS was judged through employee surveys, where success was determined by how highly
staff rate the organisation based on eight elements, such as: personal growth, well
being and giving something back. Evaluations and site visits followed next to
evaluate the atmosphere of the organisation and policies in action. GCS was then
given a Best Companies Index Score, which determined its star rating. With a score
of 730, GCS was just eight points off achieving a highly sought after three star
score.

Chris Bartlett, GCS' managing director, said: "We are delighted to earn the Best
Companies Accreditation and it is all the more rewarding knowing that our staff have
been the main factor in us achieving this. Staff at GCS are very highly valued and
we constantly strive to create a working environment that is supportive, and where
performance is rewarded. This accreditation upholds our commitment to put our staff
at the heart of our business strategy and in return attract fresh talent to work
with us.

"We are obviously thrilled to get a two star accreditation but are a little
disappointed that we were so close to the three star award. We are confident though
that we know what we need to do to ensure that we hit the three star level next
year."

With its employees' focus and commitment, GCS now has a clear vision for the future
and plans to open more offices in the UK and further afield.



ENDS

About GCS - www.gcsltd.com
Established in 1989, GCS is an IT recruitment specialist with an annual turnover of
£23 million. The business has grown organically and consistently, principally on
reputation and referral, featuring in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100.

GCS employs 79 staff in its network of offices in both the UK (London, Nottingham
and Reading) and Continental Europe (France, Ireland and the Netherlands).



Web Site: http://www.gcsltd.com

Contact Details: For further information contact:
Rachel Lear / Louise Mapp
Ascent PR
T: 0118 988 0501
E: louise.mapp@ascentpr.co.uk

Chris Bartlett
GCS
T: 0118 9563900
E: chris.bartlett@gcsltd.com