We are pleased to announce the sale of Xcede &amp; EarthStream Global's South African business to nGAGE Talent. This strategic move marks a significant stepping stone in our journey, allowing us to focus on expanding and enhancing our core offices across Europe, APAC, and North America.
Regarding the acquisition, our CEO, Adam Marsh, had this to say:
&ldquo;I want to thank Ryan Forbes, who has been instrumental in facilitating this transition. Ryan will now lead nGAGE's African operations, and we thank him and the team for their hard work over the years and wish them great success in their new venture.&rdquo;
As we look ahead, we're ready for continued growth and success. After having our most successful year to date in 2023, we are eager to exceed our goals and set a new performance record in 2024 as our business goes from strength to strength. Stay tuned for more exciting developments, including new HQ moves for Xcede and EarthStream Global later this year.

Xcede Group South Africa acquired by nGAGE Talent

We are thrilled to announce that we have made it onto Recruiter Magazine's Fast 50 list for the 2nd consecutive year! This list recognises the fastest-growing recruitment companies in the UK. We pride ourselves on our &lsquo;People-First&rsquo; approach, which extends to our clients, candidates, and team. We believe that the emphasis we place on improving our service offering is why we continue to grow as a business.
Over the last year, we have made the following updates to help us on our growth journey:
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<li>Innovative Technology and Processes
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<li>We have invested heavily in our website and CRM providers to help streamline our processes to enhance efficiency.</li>
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<li>Hosted industry-leading networking events
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<li>We have hosted several exciting networking events, tapping into our expansive talent pool to connect clients and candidates and improving our industry knowledge.</li>
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<li>Focus on Employee Development and Culture
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<li>Our people are our greatest asset, and we have strongly emphasised employee development and maintaining a positive company culture. To increase the sense of community in our work environment, we have hosted several company events and CSR Days across our global offices.</li>
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"Our inclusion in the Fast 50 list for the second year in a row is a great achievement and a clear reflection of our team's commitment to excellence," said CEO Adam Marsh, "I couldn't be prouder of our team. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries and constantly improve our business."
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Xcede Group Makes the Fast 50 List Again

We are thrilled to announce that Xcede Group, along with our technology and engineering specialist brands, Xcede and EarthStream, respectively, has been shortlisted for several categories at this year's Recruiter Awards! Let's take a closer look at the categories we&rsquo;ve been nominated for and what they mean for our team.
<h2>Xcede Group: Leading the Way</h2>
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<li>Best Client Service: We pride ourselves on our customer-first approach. This is evident in our internal training, service delivery, and partnership with Feefo, which allows us to use verified reviews and feedback to constantly improve our offering to clients and candidates.</li>
<li>Recruitment Agency of the Year: This shortlisting highlights our consistent performance, innovative approach, and overall impact in the recruitment sector. This category celebrates the best in the business, and being shortlisted is an honour and recognises our efforts to set new benchmarks in the industry.</li>
<li>Best Recruitment Agency Marketing Team: Our marketing team has been instrumental in enhancing our brand's visibility and engagement. Their work on several exciting projects, including our Salary Surveys, Xcede Sofa Series podcast, and Client brochures and presentations, has been truly exceptional.</li>
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<h2>Xcede: Excellence in IT/Tech Recruitment</h2>
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<li>Best IT/Tech Recruitment Agency: Xcede has been recognised as a contender for the Best IT/Tech Recruitment Agency award. This nomination is a reflection of our long-standing and deep expertise in our verticals of Data, AI &amp; Machine Learning, Product, Software, Cloud, and Cyber. Through our ability to connect top talent with leading companies, our exciting networking events, and insightful podcast episodes, this shortlisting underscores our role in driving forward the tech industry.</li>
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<h2>EarthStream Global: Engineering Recruitment Specialists</h2>
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<li>Best Engineering Recruitment Agency: EarthStream Global&rsquo;s nomination for the Best Engineering Recruitment Agency award highlights our proficiency in delivering excellent engineering talent into the energy sector. Our team&rsquo;s expert understanding of the technical requirements and our rapid mobilisation rate sets us apart as industry specialists.</li>
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"Our nominations across multiple categories at the Recruiter Awards showcase just how instilled our values of Performance, Pace, Partnership, and Personality are in our culture.&rdquo;, said CEO Adam Marsh, &ldquo;This recognition only further encourages our effort to continue our Customer-First approach. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together."
Stay tuned for more updates later this year!
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Xcede Group Shines: Shortlisted for Multiple Categories at the Recruiter Awards!

We are thrilled to announce that we have been named as one of the best recruitment agencies to work for in the UK. We have been recognised by hyer for the Culture 100 Awards 2024. This achievement celebrates companies committed to building an inclusive, people-first work environment.
hyer has taken the time to truly understand what makes our culture unique through interviews with our team, aiming to uncover how we support and equip them with the tools to thrive.
Our team members are the heart and soul of Xcede Group's culture. We are committed to providing an environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We offer excellent reward schemes, clear career advancement paths, a culture that empowers our people, and flexible work arrangements that cater to our employees' unique needs.
Our CEO, Adam Marsh, had this to say about this achievement:
"It&rsquo;s excellent to be recognised by hyer for the Culture Awards 2024. We pride ourselves on creating an open workplace that offers support and inclusivity and celebrates each other's success. We are on a journey to continuously better our culture, and this acknowledgement only powers us on."
Find&nbsp;out more about our culture on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.xcedegroup.com/join-us">Join Us page</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/xcede_group/">Instagram</a>.
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