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title: Sparks Group Wins ClearlyRated's 2020 Best of Staffing Talent Diamond Award
description: Leading staffing agency in MD, VA, DC, NC and beyond, Sparks Group has been selected as a winner of the 2020 Best of Staffing Talent Awards.
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# Sparks Group Wins ClearlyRated's 2020 Best of Staffing Talent Diamond Award

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***Diamond Award winners have won the Best of Staffing Award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from their candidates.***

**ROCKVILLE, MD – FEBRUARY 4, 2020** – Sparks Group, a leading [staffing and recruiting services](https://sparksgroupinc.com/staffing-recruiting-services/) provider announced today that they have won ClearlyRated's *Best of Staffing Talent Diamond Award*. Presented in partnership with presenting sponsor, CareerBuilder, and gold sponsors Indeed and Glassdoor, [ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Award](https://www.clearlyrated.com/staffing) winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their candidates. On average, job seekers who work with winning agencies are 1.7 times more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those placed by non-winning agencies. Winners who earned the Diamond Award distinction have won the Best of Staffing Award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently securing industry-leading satisfaction scores from their candidates. Sparks Group received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 80.7% of their placed job candidates, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 45%.

**Learn More:** [2020 Talent Satisfaction Survey Results: What Do Job Seekers Value Most in a Staffing Agency?](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/news/2020-talent-satisfaction-survey-results-what-do-job-seekers-value-most-in-a-staffing-agency)

“I am extremely proud of our Sparks Group team for being recognized by the individuals that we serve every day,” said President Evette Baker. “Winning an award like the Best of Staffing for Talent further validates that our purpose to ‘change the lives we touch for the better,’ is being executed and delivered through our service delivery teams, daily.”

![2020 Best of Staffing Diamond Award - Talent Satisfaction | Best Staffing Agencies in the U.S.](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/best-of-staffing_talent-2020-diamond-email-1.jpg?width=340&name=best-of-staffing_talent-2020-diamond-email-1.jpg) ![2020 Best of Staffing Award - Talent Satisfaction | Best Staffing Agencies in MD, DC, VA, NC, and beyond](https://blog.sparksgroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/best-of-staffing-2020-talent-rgb-1.png?width=135&name=best-of-staffing-2020-talent-rgb-1.png)

“Now more than ever, it is important for staffing firms to deliver consistently remarkable experiences to the clients and talent they work with,” said ClearlyRated’s CEO Eric Gregg. “This year’s [Best of Staffing](https://sparksgroupinc.com/our-company/awards-and-recognition/best-of-staffing/) winners have shown their commitment to exceptional service, committing to not only measuring satisfaction, but taking action on the feedback. I couldn't be more proud to showcase these industry leaders alongside feedback from their actual clients and candidates on ClearlyRated.com and applaud them for their commitment to making improvements at their respective firms!”

#### **About Sparks Group**

Sparks Group is a national temporary staffing and recruitment agency and provides contingent and full-time talent and business services to great organizations in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, North Carolina, and beyond. Sparks Group brings nearly fifty years of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding temporary and permanent positions at the best companies. Each of our four [staffing divisions](https://sparksgroupinc.com/our-divisions/) (Office, Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, and Creative) specializes in placing professionals in roles across various [areas of expertise](https://sparksgroupinc.com/staffing-recruiting-areas-of-expertise/).

#### **About Best of Staffing**

[ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Award](https://www.clearlyrated.com/staffing/md-usa/rockville-md/sparks-group-rockville-md) 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 and job candidates. 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 – based exclusively on validated client and talent ratings and testimonials.

#### **About ClearlyRated**

Rooted in satisfaction research for professional service firms, ClearlyRated utilizes a Net Promoter Score survey program to help professional service firms measure their service experience, build online reputation, and differentiate on service quality. Learn more at [https://www.clearlyrated.com/solutions](https://www.clearlyrated.com/solutions).

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