ABR Employment Services Wins ClearlyRated’s 2026 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 15 Year Diamond Award
The 15-Year Diamond award is the pinnacle of achievement for Best of Staffing firms.
ABR Employment Services, a leading staffing agency, announced today that it won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent 15 Year Diamond Awards for providing superior service to its clients and candidates for at least fifteen consecutive years. ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and candidates.
On average, clients of winning agencies are more than 50% more likely to be completely satisfied, and candidates who have been placed by winning agencies are 60% more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies. Winners who earned the 15-year Diamond award distinction have won the Best of Staffing Award for at least 15 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from their candidates. Of those firms that participated in the Best of Staffing program in 2025, only 6.3% have earned the 15-Year Diamond award for both Client and Talent Satisfaction. These awards underscore ABR Employment Services’ exceptional and sustained commitment to service excellence across both candidate and client experiences.
High Satisfaction Ratings From Clients and Talent
- ABR Employment Services received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 100% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 55%.
- ABR Employment Services received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 79.2% of their placed job candidates, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 50%.
“Last year, we focused on returning to our roots and reconnecting with our purpose.
That foundation became the springboard for this year, which has been focused on the journey of exploring how we can thoughtfully improve the experience for both clients and talent. We raised the bar through an elevated, relationship-driven approach that deepened partnerships and strengthened connections. Improving an already strong NPS score, more than 50% above the industry average, was an important goal, and the results followed.
We moved from an 88 to a 100 NPS with our clients while continuing to make significant progress on the talent side.
I am incredibly proud of our team for taking ownership, respecting the process, and showing up every day with intention, care, and positivity.
When you lead with connection and purpose, meaningful outcomes naturally follow.“
— Brad Johnson, President of ABR Employment Services
“It’s an honor to introduce the 2026 Best of Staffing award winners,” said Baker Nanduru, CEO of ClearlyRated. “These companies keep client experience front and center, pushing the envelope in innovative service approaches. Their work is shaping the future of accounting, and it’s a privilege to recognize their achievements. Congratulations to all!”
About ABR Employment Services
ABR Employment Services provides staffing, recruiting, and executive search workforce solutions through three operating divisions: ABR Employment Services, ABR Professional Search, and Kinsa Group. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI, and was founded in 1987.
About ClearlyRated
ClearlyRated is the leading CX platform designed specifically for professional services firms. We help firms leverage the Net Promoter Score survey methodology to gain deep insights, identify strengths and weaknesses, fuel data-driven action, build reputation, and future-proof their organizations with third-party validation. Learn more at here.
About Best of Staffing®
ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients, placed talent, and internal employees. Award winners are showcased by city and area of expertise on ClearlyRated.com—an online business directory that helps buyers of professional services find service leaders and vet prospective firms with the help of validated client ratings and testimonials.