2024, What a Year! A Look Back Over our Year
It has been another staggeringly successful year here at QCS Staffing and it is time to reflect. Looking back, it's easy to see how quickly the year has flown by. Amidst the busyness, we've achieved some truly remarkable results.
Transformation and Expansion
On October 1st, we transitioned our name from Quanta Consultancy Services to QCS Staffing! This, exciting step has enabled us to continue to deliver an excellent service across the globe under one brand! We also held a vision and values day in October where we went to Ashridge house and took part in some great team building activities to really consolidate our vision and values.
Our team continues to flourish, welcoming 29 new members to the QCS family across the UK and USA. That means in 2024 our Q team has grown to over 120 employees with 5 January starts already confirmed, we're poised for even greater growth in 2025.
“As the year comes to an end, we should look back with huge pride on the impact we have collectively made in the life changing industries we deliver our services to. Thank you to all our clients, consultants, services providers, and partners for supporting QCS in our record-breaking year. I of course reserve a special thank you to every one of our staff, both in the UK and North America for consistently going above & beyond, whilst always living our values. I hope all have a peaceful festive period with their families and loved ones. Thank you.” David Broome, Joint CEO
Investing in Our People
We're dedicated to continuous learning and development. In 2024, over a staggering 3,500 hours of training were delivered across our team. We implemented a blended learning management platform (LMS) called the Excellence Hub, providing our employees with a comprehensive and accessible learning experience. Every employee participated in various training programs, enhancing their skills and knowledge. 28 promotions were awarded, recognising outstanding performance and career progression. We prioritised mental well-being by offering a partnership with Emplo mind – a resource platform supporting employee access to mental health webinars and resources. We also celebrated some magnificent work anniversaries: Dawn, Virginie, Carlo have been at QCS for 10 years and we also celebrated Lauren’s wonderful 15 years of service.
Building a Culture of Well-being and Engagement
We actively engaged in various charity events throughout the year, raising funds for worthy causes close to our hearts. From Pancake Day to St. PadTriggs Day (our own QCS twist on St. Patrick's Day), Hillbuster cycling challenges, bring a dish to work day for world day of cultural diversity, charity football tournaments, Pepper Foundation golf day, Qtoberfest (QCS twist on Oktoberfest), Mudpack challenge, Halloween fancy dress (where operations won with their ‘Quanta’s funeral’ after the recent name change, RIP), and Movember, the team rallied together to give back to the community. Our festive season spirit shone with a magical Santa's Grotto for our employees' children and a Christmas Jumper Competition supporting Save the Children. We also began sponsoring local female football team MK United (was Tattenhoe FC), come on ladies who are currently top of their league! In total, we have raised over a whopping £45k for our lovely local charities and global causes.
Awards
Best Companies Accreditation
We were honoured to receive a 3-star accreditation from Best Companies, solidifying our status as a world-class company to work for. This recognition reflects our commitment to employee work-life balance, compensation, and strong management support. They also accredited us with:
- #7 Best Mid-Sized Company to Work For in the UK
- #5 Best Company to Work for in the East of England
- #4 Best Recruitment Company to Work for in the UK
Inspiring Herts
We are proud winners of the Excellence in People Development and Business of the Year (West Herts) awards in 2024!
SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For
Grand Prize for Best Staffing Firm to Work for in the UK & Ireland (SIA)
Tiaras
In 2024 QCS Staffing came away with 2 out of the 3 we were nominated for, The Client Service Award and The Candidate Experience Award. A well-deserved achievement for our US team.
Looking Ahead
We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated employees, supportive clients, and the communities we serve. As we look forward to 2025, we remain committed to continuous improvement, innovative solutions, and a positive impact on the world around us.
Let's raise a toast to a fantastic year and an even brighter future at QCS Staffing.