The Body Shop^® Shines in the Number One Spot on Hire Strategies’ Top 100 List of Best Retail Career Sites

RALEIGH, N.C. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, today announced that three of its clients placed in the top 20 on Hire Strategies’ Top 100 List of Retail Career Sites. The Body Shop was given the highest honor, as the winner of the best overall retail career website. T-Mobile placed fourth, while Vodafone was ranked 13 in the top 100 list.

Hire Strategies LTD, an independent retail e-recruitment expert, ranked The Body Shop number one, as the company scored consistently high across all areas of the survey. Researchers at Hire Strategies looked at all aspects of online recruitment, including “search engine optimization”, “the application process” and “first impressions”. The Body Shop scored particularly high in its applicant job search and apply process, which is powered by the Peopleclick Recruitment Management Software Solution (Peopleclick RMS).

“We are delighted to hear that The Body Shop is the first-ever winner of Hire Strategies’ Best Recruitment Website,” said Jeff Howard, H.R. director for The Body Shop. “This award is great news for us as we strive to become the small retailer of choice and an employer where quality people actively seek to join us based on our strong reputation.”

According to Hire Strategies director Peter Gold, a successful career site needs to be accessed easily, engaging for all applicants, contain ample company information and should be underpinned by a rigorous application process.

“We were not concerned about flashy design-led sites, but wanted to define the best within a framework of site accessibility, process efficiency and workforce diversity,” added Mr. Gold. “Career websites need to be easy-to-use and promote the values and ethical policies of the retailer, as well as promoting the brand.”

“Peopleclick is delighted to have clients ranked so high on the Hire Strategies’ top 100 list of retailers,” said Larry Cucchi, Peopleclick’s managing director of international operations. “We believe one of our greatest strengths is being able to provide an easy-to-use system, while always maintaining the integrity of the brand, and we are thrilled to see that The Body Shop has been recognized for having the best overall retail career website.”

About Peopleclick

Peopleclick provides software and services that empower companies around the world to find, attract and hire quality people – in less time, with less risk. We offer the best technology, consulting expertise, and support that give companies the vision to see, and the flexibility to manage, their entire staff whether it be salaried, hourly, or contingent. Focused exclusively on the unique needs of the talent acquisition industry, Peopleclick has the extensive experience and proven technology necessary to help companies successfully manage this business-critical process. A privately-held company, Peopleclick serves 1,800 current clients in 192 countries, including 54 of the Fortune 100. For more information on Peopleclick, visit www.peopleclick.com.