We’re celebrating another amazing work anniversary, this time it’s Janis
Boyd who has worked at QCS Staffing for 10 years. In this time, Janis has seen
her role develop, and we really don’t know where we’d be without her. We
spoke to Janis and some of her colleagues to learn about what she brings to
the team and why she's stayed with QCS Staffing all these years.
Why did you join QCS Staffing?
I joined in 2011, and at that point, the company was just taking off again
after a hard-fought recession. I snatched up a part-time business support
role that QCS Staffing was offering, but before long I was a full-time member of
the team, supporting the board and the business team. I came from a
broadcast media background, very different to recruitment, but the buzz of
the team was similar, and it was easy to transfer my skills.
What do you do at QCS Staffing?
I juggle quite a bit in my job because there are three areas. The business
support side is the primary role because it needs immediate attention every
day. I also enjoy managing QCS Staffing's extensive events programme, from formal
company presentations to teambuilding and reward events, charity
fundraisers. And, of course, our BBQs where the Board cook for everyone
else! We recently held our very first virtual reward event - we're are always enthusiastic and up for some fun.
Lastly, I look after the facilities side of the business. This means
looking after our HQ and making sure everything is safe and working well. I
really enjoyed implementing new procedures and processes at the beginning
of the pandemic, but it has definitely been a learning curve.
“I have worked closely with Jan for the past 10 years. She truly
embodies QCS values and is always willing and happy to support her
colleagues, contractors and clients. Jan always puts others before
herself and always goes above and beyond to ensure that the needs of
those around her are met.
Jan is AMAZING at her job and has been responsible for arranging,
coordinating and organising FANTASTIC company events over the past 10
years. She is the heart and soul of Business Support, as well as being
one of the most loyal, dedicated and enthusiastic people I have ever
had the pleasure to work with.” – Joanna Belmar, Business Services
Manager
What has kept you working with the company for so many years?
Well, I like it here, and I love how varied my job is. You have to like
what you do, and QCS is always evolving. It feels like a family
business, but it also stays ahead of the curve. QCS has its own vibe,
quite similar to the environment when I was working in media. You can work
hard but still laugh, and we have especially needed that this past year.
How does QCS Staffing give back?
QCS Staffing gives back to everyone. To the community - we have four
local charities
which are very important to us. At the beginning of the year, they were
struggling following on from the pandemic. We were unable to hold any
fundraising events, but through our target programme, whereby achieved
statistics are turned into points that accumulate into donations, we were
able to help out at a time where they needed it most.
For our staff, we have a lot of in-house training, mentoring and reward
events. The chill-out zones on the top floor - The Penthouse Playroom -
gives everyone the space to play table tennis, do an exercise class, or
just sit quietly and read and chat. QCS thinks about everyone, and
there’s always the opportunity to suggest something new. Since the
beginning of the pandemic, QCS has introduced free exercise classes and
counselling.
The work-life experience has changed in the 21st century, and successful
companies now recognise that they need to step up and value their staff.
QCS Staffing demonstrates this by employing the whole person, encouraging people
to be themselves and really make a difference.
Where have you seen the company values in action?
We have a 'one-team' culture, and it’s true that there is total support across the company.
For example, when I’m working on a project, I can call in various teams,
and we all work together. This, in turn, creates a first-class service for
our clients. Another value that I see every day is ‘investment in our
future’. If anyone at QCS is faced with something new in their role and
need some mentoring or training, it’s sorted for them.
“Jan is an absolute DELIGHT to work with and is always positively
contributing to our business! For 10 years now, Jan has consistently
delivered her very best for QCS. She sources the best deals on
entertainment, negotiating hard with our suppliers, and puts every team
member’s health and wellbeing at the forefront of everything she does.
She continuously considers how every decision will impact each and
every colleague at QCS. I salute you Jan – thank you for being
BRILLIANT!” – Spencer Trigg, Director
Would you recommend QCS as a place to work?
Yes, I would! For a young person wanting to get into recruitment, I think
QCS is an ideal place to work. You are surrounded by experience and
you’re given an amazing induction that is tailored to how you are, and how
you learn as a person. We have wonderful trainers who base everything on
the needs of the individual. Then there is the fun aspect too, we are known
as the QCS Staffing family, and anyone who is ready to embrace this will be a
great addition to the team.
Does QCS Staffing sound like the place for you?
If you want to be a part of the QCS family and help to unite people with
life-changing industries then we want to hear from you. Are you ready to
join the team?
For more stories from our team, check out what
life at QCS
is all about.
