Leading media recruitment company pfj were awarded 27th position in the 2008 Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For Awards in London last night. Following on from achieving the 36th slot in 2007, and with even fiercer competition, pfj have managed to make sufficient developments within the organisation to satisfy their employees and achieve a 9 position increase.

According to The Sunday Times, "A Christmas party in Tenerife, two-hour lunches and a chairman who walks around the office chatting to staff and giving them chocolates and sweets on Friday - it is no wonder that media recruitment company pfj is steadily climbing the ranks in our list".

pfj were particularly praised for their leadership style with 82% of employees feeling that their manager helps them fulfill their potential, 85% feeling that their manager cares for them as an individual, 89% feeling that their teams are fun to work with, and an overall 89% who have faith in pfj's Chairman Paul Farrer.

Charlotte Mullen, pfj’s HR and Marketing Director said: “ We are delighted to now be one of the country’s top 30 small companies to work for. We have worked hard this year in building a strong management structure and career opportunities for everybody. We also like to ensure that everyone can get involved in extra curricular activities from voluntary work in our local school to a virtual row around the British Isles for charity!”

By utilizing a full range of incentives and ideas we engage all members of staff.”

Other key areas mentioned include good salaries, great incentives and great training and career progression, in addition to a company that shows it not only cares for it's staff, but cares for the environment and conducts regular charity activities in order to support much needed causes.

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Past News    

pfj Launch Sector for IT Jobs   18th February 2008
pfj's Team Oarsome Row for Macmillan Cancer Support   30th January 2008
pfj sees its busiest job hunting period   8th January 2008
pfj use animation to bring their superheroes to life   26th December 2007
pfj scoops the award for Innovative use of Technhology   29th October 2007
pfj are highly commended for The National Sales Awards   29th September 2007
pfj shortlisted for NORAs Award   28th September 2007
pfj's midas seminar raises £1,500 for Over the Wall!   20th September 2007
pfj & The Graduate Recruitment Company are shortlisted for 9 awards!   17th September 2007
pfj gains REC accreditation for in-house training     12th September
pfj win Recruitment Consultancy of the Year    7th September 2007
Paul Farrer runs wild in Africa   4th July 2007 
pfj goes mobile   19th May 2007