ClearlyRated Honors 2026 Best of Staffing Award Winners for Exceptional Client and Talent Satisfaction
Event summary
- ClearlyRated announced the 16th annual Best of Staffing® award winners on February 3, 2026.
- Winning firms achieved Net Promoter® Scores (NPS®) that outpaced industry benchmarks.
- Clients of winning agencies reported 50% higher satisfaction than the industry average.
- Candidates placed by these agencies experienced 60% more satisfaction than the industry average.
The big picture
The 2026 Best of Staffing awards highlight a growing emphasis on client and talent experience in the staffing industry. As firms increasingly rely on satisfaction metrics to differentiate themselves, ClearlyRated’s role as a benchmarking partner becomes more critical. The awards also underscore the strategic importance of human connection in professional services, even as technology-driven solutions proliferate.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Differentiation
- Whether winning firms can maintain their superior service quality amid industry-wide talent shortages.
- Industry Benchmarking
- How ClearlyRated’s NPS-based methodology will evolve to address changing client and talent expectations.
- Market Impact
- The pace at which these award-winning firms attract new clients and talent, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics.
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