Volt Europe Named Best Recruitment Company of the Year 2009

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. announced that its European staffing business unit, Volt Europe, has been named the 2009 Recruitment Company of the Year by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). Volt secured top honors in the largest company category for organizations with annual revenues of more than £100million.

The awards were announced at APSCo’s 10^th annual charity ball, a gathering of over 500 of the UK’s top staffing leaders and businesses.

For the second year in a row, Volt was recognized as the best after being judged on all areas of its business, from customer satisfaction and service delivery, to employee development and financial stability. Volt places its various stakeholders, quality and ongoing improvement at the center of its business, and as a Six Sigma company, applies structured methods to measure performance and ongoing improvements through a commitment to business intelligence and process enhancements.

Volt earned praise from members of the independent judging panel who commented, "This Company continues to demonstrate its quality of performance and commitment to go that one step further than most of its competitors. Its ability and determination not to rest on its laurels, but to continue to seek and implement new, improved and more rigorous controls and processes, is highly commendable.”

Stephanie Elliott, Managing Director for Volt Europe explains the company’s approach, "Our values are the backbone of our organization and reinforce our focus on excellence and an ethical approach to business. We are pleased our continuous improvement initiatives are paying off for our clients and staff during challenging economic times. Commitment to Six Sigma drives us to always look for greater efficiency and better service delivery, which is ultimately something all our clients, candidates, and employees will benefit from.” Stephanie adds, "We are delighted with this recognition by an industry leading authority. I am incredibly proud of all our staff who have wholeheartedly embraced Volt’s vision, and their passion for service and innovation never ceases to amaze me.”

Founded in 1950, Volt delivers innovative talent, technology and consulting solutions, operating through an international network servicing North and South America, Europe and Asia.

About Volt Information Sciences, Inc.

Volt Information Sciences, Inc. is a leading provider of global infrastructure solutions in technology, information services and staffing acquisition for its FORTUNE 100 customer base. Operating through an international network of servicing locations, the staffing segment fulfills IT, engineering, administrative, and industrial workforce requirements of its customers, for both professional search and temporary/contingent personnel as well as managed services programs and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services. Technology infrastructure services include telecommunications engineering, construction, and installation; central office services; and IT managed services and maintenance. Information-based services are primarily directory assistance, operator services, database management, and directory printing. Visit www.volt.com.

About APSCo

By supporting and promoting excellence within the Professional Staffing Industry, APSCo provides client organizations, candidates and Government, with a recognized stamp of quality assurance, and affords members’ business intelligence, solidarity and a clear commercial advantage. Visit www.apsco.org.