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Recruiter recognised for outstanding quality
Anne Corder Recruitment has retained its quality certification for the 27th consecutive year – having risen to the challenges faced by the business world in another turbulent year. The Peterborough-based recruitment firm has again passed its quality review, with inspectors praising the team of experienced recruitment professionals and their “outstanding” management methods.
The recognition comes in a year where the team has continued to embrace the changing working landscape, including liaising virtually and remotely with clients and candidates, alongside driving its own exciting changes within the business.
has upon candidates and clients is clear in our exceptional satisfaction ratings. We are particularly proud of this achievement again this year, not least because of the challenging times everyone continues to face and embrace.
Recognised as the only international indicator of quality, the ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 9001:2015 certification demonstrates Anne Corder Recruitment’s dedication to running an efficient and cost-effective business, as well as the commitment paid to the well-being of staff and candidates alike.
“We have continued to operate a ‘business as usual’ in most unusual circumstances and of course we are once again delighted with the outcome and high praise from the inspectors who have recognised our robust and proven working ethos.”
Managing Director Nel Woolcott said: “ISO certification shows our commitment to always meeting the very highest business standards. The positive impact this approach
As part of a more robust audit, which means the company are recertified for the next three years, inspectors spent time reviewing its methods and systems, with an evaluation being made through record verification and sampling methodologies.
Peterborough Cathedral ‘very encouraged’ by safeguarding audit A three-day independent audit of Peterborough Cathedral’s safeguarding arrangements has been described by the Dean, the Very Revd Chris Dalliston, as ‘very encouraging”.
here. Safeguarding remains a high priority and we will continue to develop our work in this area so that we can be a safe and welcoming place for everyone.”
The audit was carried out by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) last November and found safeguarding to be “well embedded in the Cathedral community” and linked with “a culture which understands its importance, and promotes safeguarding as supported by openness, caring and diversity.”
As part of the process the SCIE auditors interviewed 13 members of staff and two volunteers. They also reviewed numerous files and documents, as well as the system for undertaking DBS checks. Comments received from the wider cathedral community via a confidential online survey were also taken into account.
Rather than making recommendations in the report, SCIE instead make a list of ‘Questions for the Cathedral to consider’ to highlight any areas of concern. They are in the process of reviewing all 43 English cathedrals and Peterborough’s audit was the 40th one they have done. On average a cathedral will be given at least 30 questions to consider. In Peterborough’s case there were just 13 items on the list, and some of these had already been identified by the Cathedral as needing attention. The Dean, the Very Revd Chris Dalliston, said: “We are very encouraged by the positive nature of the SCIE audit. It is a tribute to the hard work of the Safeguarding Group at the Cathedral led by Canon Sarah Brown and (since her departure) Canon Tim Alban Jones, as well as our Independent Safeguarding Officer, Tim Hitch, and Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Bev Huff. Over the last four years, through training and communication, we have made it our aim to embed safeguarding into everything we do at the Cathedral. We are glad that this has been recognised but the effort does not stop 24 connected
