Best recruitment agencies for young people to work for in 2023

We have been featured in The Sunday Times, Best Places to Work 2023 as a part of the 11 Investments group.  

11 Investments has been recognised as one of the top 10 medium-sized organisations to work for in 2023 (50-249 employees). We have also been awarded the title of best place to work for 16 to 34- year-olds.  

About The Sunday Times, Best Places to Work awards

The Sunday Times have revealed the Best Places to Work in 2023 in partnership with WorkL.  

The results are calculated by surveying employees with 35 questions from WorkL’s employee engagement survey, developed by behavioural scientists, data analysts, psychologists, business leaders, academics and other independent parties to most accurately monitor employee engagement and wellbeing in the workplace.  

To achieve a high overall engagement score, a company must consistently perform well across its six-step framework, encompassing:  

1. Reward and Recognition  
2. Instilling Pride  
3. Information Sharing  
4. Empowerment  
5. Wellbeing  
6. Job Satisfaction 

Top 10 medium-sized businesses to work for in 2023 

Here’s what The Sunday Times had to say about 11 Investments as one of the top 10 medium-sized businesses to work for in 2023. 

“London-based 11 Investments, founded by Joe Curtis, Andy Sellers and Charlie Rawstron, is a group of recruitment brands with 104 staff. To ensure “everyone loves what they do and never wants to leave”, as one employee puts it, perks include private medical insurance and a £500 annual wellbeing allowance.” 

Best place to work for 16 to 34-year-olds 

Here’s what The Sunday Times had to say about 11 Investments winning the special award for the Best place to work for 16 to 34-year-olds. 

“Recruiter 11 Investments is certainly a buzzing place for employees aged between 16 and 34 – more than two-thirds of our survey respondents were in this age group. Described by one staffer as a “high-energy”, “ambitious” and “social” operation, 11 Investments puts on monthly get-togethers and quarterly events, including a summer ball. The London firm provides a £500 annual wellbeing allowance, unlimited holidays, trips abroad and complimentary breakfasts, fruit and drinks.” 

11 Investments: A group of specialist recruitment agencies 

Specialsing in product, e-commerce, marketing and digital recruitment, 3Search is a part of the 11 Investments group, a group of boutique recruitment agencies that each specialise in recruiting for a unique skill set.  

11 Investments is currently made up of four specialist recruitment agencies: 

• 3Search – product, e-commerce, marketing and digital recruitment agency
• The Sales Recruitment Company – sales recruitment agency
• Seekhr - people and talent recruitment agency
• Tarka Talent - strategy, transformation and change recruitment agency

Together, we work to build a respectful recruitment environment where everybody thrives in a collaborative, social and inclusive workplace.  

Building the best possible culture, where people love to come to work every day, has always been at the forefront of developing 3Search and 11 Investments, as we believe that hiring the best people and fostering the best culture, creates the best experience for the employers and candidates we work with. It's brilliant to see this work recognised alongside other outstanding employers. 

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