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Rules of Entry


Application Fee:
The cost is €70.00 per award category application. (€70.00 + 23% VAT)

Payment:
The fee(s) will be invoiced by the ERF once the closing date for entries has passed. (See F.A.Q for further details).

Awards Entries:

  • Entry must be based on the last 12 months ONLY.
  • Submissions for each category are only acceptable through this portal. We cannot accept application forms by email nor by hard copy posted to the ERF office.
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Closing Date:

  • Strictly 5pm on Thursday 19th September 2024.
  • The awards application portal closes at 5pm sharp. 
  • NO applications will be accepted after this time so ensure you upload your entries in plenty of time!

Interviews:

  • Face-to-face interviews only take place for the Best New Agency, Agency of the Year and Consultant of the Year Awards.
  • Interviews will be scheduled for mid to late October.
  • We will give as much notice as possible regarding any interviews, should an entrant be selected. 
  • All other awards are judged on digital entry only, with the winners being announced at the Gala Ball.

Gala Ball:
If you enter for an award, you must have a seat booked for the Awards Gala Ball on Nov 29th in the Shelbourne Hotel.

To book your seats, please email anna@erfireland.com



***The ERF is a GDPR compliant organisation. Please be advised that as a necessity of this process, the information you share in your application form will be shared with the judging panel, which comprises of three independent judging panels, the identity of whom we are unable to disclose. Your information is not being transferred outside of the EU.

Photographs of the successful finalists will be published on screen on the night of the awards, and photographs of the winning candidate will be published in the national newspapers, on the ERF website and on screen on the night. Publication of photographs is a mandatory condition of your application and therefore your consent is not required.

This award recognises a recruitment agency that excels in the creative use of technology and innovative strategies to connect top talent with the right opportunities. It showcases an agency that consistently delivers outstanding results, demonstrating excellence in candidate placement, client relationships, and adaptability in the ever-evolving recruitment landscape. Importantly, this award is for an agency that maintains a vital human element in driving its online success, not just a recruitment app or platform.
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We are looking for a recruitment agency that has set clear objectives, shown effective implementation of their strategy and tangible results in their online operations.
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Criteria

Scoring

Design & Branding (look & feel, online branding, responsiveness, browser compatibility, graphics, structure, navigation, etc)

25%

User Experience (assessment of services for clients/companies, ease of contact, CV submission processes, video technology, advice, Extranet functionality)

* There should be an emphasis on how the human element improves user experience, ensuring personalised interactions and support throughout the recruitment process.

25%

Value Proposition (messaging, relevance of content to target audience, etc)

25%

Review of the agency’s engagement strategies via social media, email marketing, blogs, webinars, and SEO efforts. NB Please highlight the role of human-driven initiatives in client engagement, showcasing the agency's commitment to building and maintaining genuine relationships with its audience.

25%


This award is for ‘a TEAM’ to receive a special award in recognition of their significant contribution to their company.

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The judges will be looking for evidence to support your entry in the following areas:

Criteria

Scoring

Impact:
What daily activities and responsibilities does this back office team undertake that have significantly benefited the business?

20%

Initiative:
Provide examples of how the team has demonstrated initiative, going above and beyond their usual duties.

40%

Results:
Highlight the team’s proudest achievements and accomplishments in the last 12 months. Include specific projects they have undertaken, new initiatives they have implemented, or long-term support they have provided that has significantly contributed to the success of your business. 

40%

 This relates to an initiative by a recruitment consultancy or in-house recruitment/outsourcing team to improve a cultural, economic, educational, health/welfare or social environment for disadvantaged population(s). Initiatives supporting animal welfare issues would also be eligible. The initiative should reflect a long-term, ongoing commitment of meaningful action with measurable results.

This award also offers entrants the opportunity to describe how the company has taken the initiative forward in the post-pandemic transition, in the face of international conflicts and the impact the initiative has had on the company, its staff and the wider community.

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Criteria

Scoring

Please describe your company’s initiative including the primary goals and objectives of this initiative.

25%

Within the last 12 months, how did your company’s initiative make a tangible difference in the community or address social value? Please include specific examples and outcomes that highlight the positive impact of your efforts.

35%

How do you promote this initiative both internally and externally?

25%

How do you plan to take this initiative even further, especially in relation to current economic issues?

15%

 This award will recognise the best example of an effective diversity, equality and inclusion strategy operating within a recruitment business. It is open to recruitment companies of all sizes and looks for an DE&I strategy which clearly attracts and supports everyone in the workplace. The award recognises both policy work within the recruitment company and the ability to make the initiative work practically.

Judges will be looking for: 

  • A clear and well thought out DE&I strategy which encompasses the whole experience of joining and working for the recruitment business.
  • Clear initiatives which promote inclusion for everyone in the workplace, giving equal opportunities for everyone
  • Measurable outcomes of the strategy and a business which responds to ensure ongoing improvement to the way the business deals with DE&I

**2 testimonials will be required for this submission. These can be from current employees with the business or from external clients. They should describe the impact of their company’s DE&I policy on their working lives or their own business. NB. testimonials will need verification by the contact person stated.
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Criteria

Scoring

Please outline the primary goals, objectives, and key components of your company’s DE&I strategy.

25%

Within the last 12 months specifically, how has your strategy made a tangible difference to your business?

25%

How do you promote inclusion and specifically this initiative, both internally and externally.

35%

Outline how you plan to sustain, evolve and improve your business's DE&I strategy to adapt to future challenges and opportunities.

15%

This award celebrates a newly established recruitment agency (strictly established within the last 3 years) that has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, and impact in a short period. It recognises the agency's ability to quickly establish itself as a leader in the profession.
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Criteria - Why your agency should win?

Scoring

Vision & Mission: What inspired the founding of your agency, and how does your agency differentiate itself from others in terms of mission and approach?

25%

Achievements: What milestones or accomplishments have marked your journey to success as a new agency?

25%

Innovation & Adaptability: How has your agency embraced innovation and adapted to challenges in the recruitment landscape within a short time-frame?

25%

Future outlook: What are your strategic plans for growth and development in the coming years?

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award celebrates a recruitment agency that demonstrates outstanding expertise and excellence within a specific industry or niche.
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Criteria

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How do your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates seeking employment in this particular sector?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency support the well-being and development of its employees to ensure employee satisfaction, growth, and career advancement? How does this contribute to the company's success in this division?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? (Mention any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.)

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



This award showcases a recruitment agency that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the accountancy and finance sector within the last 12 months.
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Criteria

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How do your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency prioritise the well-being and development of its employees to ensure employee satisfaction, growth, and career advancement is fully supported? How does this contribute to the company's success in this sector?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? (Mention any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.)

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



This award celebrates a recruitment agency that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Sales & Marketing sector.
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Criteria

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How does your sales and marketing strategy benefit your clients?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your sales and marketing approach enhance the experience for candidates?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your sales and marketing strategy support/empower your employees? 

25%

From an Operations/Systems/Processes perspective: How do your sales and marketing operations, systems, and processes contribute to the overall efficiency and success of your agency?

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award celebrates a recruitment agency that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Healthcare sector.
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Criteria

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How does your agency's healthcare recruitment services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of healthcare professionals seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency prioritise the well-being and development of its healthcare recruitment team?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare recruitment? 

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award showcases a recruitment agency that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Hospitality, Events and Catering sectors.
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Criteria

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How does your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of professionals seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency prioritise the well-being and development of it's recruitment team to support employee satisfaction, growth, and retention?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? Highlight any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award celebrates a recruitment agency that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the IT, Telecoms & Technology sector.
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Criteria

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How do your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency prioritise the well-being and development of its employees to ensure employee satisfaction, growth, and career advancement is fully supported?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? (Mention any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.)

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award recognises a recruitment agency that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Industrial, Warehousing & Logistics sector.
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Criteria

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How does your agency add value to clients?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency prioritise the well-being and development of its employees to support employee satisfaction, growth, and retention within this specialised sector?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? Please highlight any specialised tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success in this area.

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award recognises a recruitment agency that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Office & Secretarial sector.
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Criteria - Why should your company win?

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How do your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency address the well-being and development of its employees to ensure employee satisfaction, growth, and career advancement is fully supported?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? (Mention any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.)

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award celebrates a recruitment agency that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Pharma, Engineering & Science sectors.
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Criteria

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How do your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency support the well-being and development of its employees to ensure continued employee satisfaction, growth, and career advancement?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? (Mention any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.)

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award recognises a Recruitment Consultant that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Contract Staffing division.

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Criteria - Why you should win.

Scoring

Client Relationships & Impact: How do you build and maintain strong relationships with your clients, ensuring their recruitment needs are met effectively? Please provide a specific example where you directly contributed to a client's success or satisfaction.

25%

Candidate Engagement & Success: How do you approach and ensure candidate engagement and support throughout the recruitment process? 

25%

Innovation & Adaptability: How do you stay ahead of industry trends and adapt to changes in the recruitment landscape?

25%

Professional Development & Contributions: How do you invest in your professional development? What initiatives or activities have you undertaken to enhance your recruitment expertise, skills and knowledge, benefiting both your clients and candidates?

15%

Statement as to why you believe you should win this award.

10%



 This award recognises a Recruitment Consultant that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Permanent Staffing division.

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Criteria - Why you should win.

Scoring

Client Relationships & Impact: How do you build and maintain strong relationships with your clients, ensuring their recruitment needs are met effectively? Please provide a specific example where you directly contributed to a client's success or satisfaction.

25%

Candidate Engagement & Success: How do you approach and ensure candidate engagement and support throughout the recruitment process?

25%

Innovation & Adaptability: How do you stay ahead of industry trends and adapt to changes in the recruitment landscape?

25%

Professional Development & Contributions: How do you invest in your professional development? What initiatives or activities have you undertaken to enhance your recruitment expertise, skills and knowledge, benefiting both your clients and candidates?

15%

Statement as to why you believe you should win this award.

10%



 This award recognises a Recruitment Consultant that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the Temporary Staffing division.

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Criteria - Why you should win.

Scoring

Client Relationships & Impact: How do you build and maintain strong relationships with your clients, ensuring their recruitment needs are met effectively? Please provide a specific example where you directly contributed to a client's success or satisfaction.

25%

Candidate Engagement & Success: How do you approach and ensure candidate engagement and support throughout the recruitment process?

25%

Innovation & Adaptability: How do you stay ahead of industry trends and adapt to changes in the recruitment landscape?

25%

Professional Development & Contributions: How do you invest in your professional development? What initiatives or activities have you undertaken to enhance your recruitment expertise, skills and knowledge, benefiting both your clients and candidates?

15%

Statement as to why you believe you should win this award.

10%



 This award recognises a Large Agency with 41 or more staff, that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the recruitment sector.

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Criteria - Why your company should win.

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How do your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: With such a large team, how does your agency support the well-being and development of all its employees, to ensure continued employee satisfaction, growth, and career advancement?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? (Mention any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.)

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award recognises a Medium agency (13-40 staff) that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success in the recruitment profession.
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Criteria - Why your company should win.

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How do your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency prioritise the well-being and development of its employees to ensure employee satisfaction, growth, and career advancement is fully supported?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? (Mention any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.)

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



 This award recognises a Small Agency (1-12 staff) that demonstrates exceptional expertise and success within the recruitment industry.
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Criteria - Why your company should win.

Scoring

From a Clients Perspective: How do your agency's services meet and exceed client expectations?

25%

From a candidate's perspective: How does your agency support and enhance the experience of candidates seeking employment?

25%

From an employee’s perspective: How does your agency prioritise the well-being and development of its employees to ensure employee satisfaction, growth, and career advancement is fully supported?

25%

From an operations/ systems/ processes perspective: How do your agency's operations, systems, and processes ensure efficiency and effectiveness? (Mention any specific tools, methodologies, or compliance standards that contribute to your success.)

15%

Statement as to why you believe your company should win this award.

10%



This award is for ‘AN INDIVIDUAL’ to receive a special award in recognition of their significant contribution to their company.

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The judges will be looking for evidence to support your entry in the following areas:

Criteria - why this individual should win.

Scoring

Teamwork & Collaboration:
How do you collaborate effectively with your colleagues to achieve shared goals/solve complex problems? Provide an example of a time when your teamwork and support for others played a crucial role in achieving a collective objective.

20%

Innovation & Adaptability: How does your innovative approach or adaptability contribute to improving processes, enhancing efficiency, or addressing a specific business need?
Describe one initiative in particular, where this individual has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

40%

Key Contributions & Impact:
Proudest achievement/accomplishment within the last 12 months - What were the challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?

40%