Independent Ratings for Agency

[rocktronAMP]

Hi

Is there such thing as a publish list of independent ratings for agencies?

[Troll]

Hi

Is there such thing as a publish list of independent ratings for agencies?

rating using what criteria?

[DimPrawn]

No, but I just ran this SQL against the agency ratings database:

SELECT COUNT(*)
FROM agencies
WHERE rating > tulipe; 

column
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0

[oracleslave]

No, but I just ran this SQL against the agency ratings database:

SELECT COUNT(*)
FROM agencies
WHERE rating > tulipe; 

column
-------
0

[MrRobin]

Hi

Is there such thing as a publish list of independent ratings for agencies?

State what agency you are interested in here, and we will all independently tell you that agents are ********.

HTH

[threaded]

Won't happen, anyone whose tried it ended up getting sued.

[rocktronAMP]

Hi

Is there such thing as a publish list of independent ratings for agencies?

Specialist industry (Publishing, Banking, media)?

Company Size?

Estabished when?

Location, Location?

User friendliness (Web Site, Phone) ?

Contractor-Agency Communication (Good, Bad etc)?

Timesheet Entry ? (Fax, Web) Are you paid on time?

Agency Value-Add (Truth, fight your corner, won't forget you)?

(Does not yet apply to me personally) Helpfulness in IR35 and other issues?

How does one measure an agency reputation ?
(I suppose this is roughly proportional to how long the company has been around. However a big and older company can suck? )

What other contractors say?

And since you asked (here are some I am researching):-

Computer Futures
Hays IT
Genesis Recruitment
Harvey Nash
Knight Munro
Aston Carter
SQ Computer Personal
Hudson
Allegis Group

Done it.

[realityhack]

Whatever you do, whether you start a site for this purpose, or just collect opinions, make sure the comments about agencies can be qualified by specific examples, that can be backed up on paper - that are measured and objective.

Anything less will lead to a rumour mill that will land you and particularly the contributors in deep trouble - and likely lead to the end of your project.

The chances of a slagging match breaking out - and the chances of agencies taking legal action on even the most measured and qualified statements about them - are so high, and the risk so great, that this isn't a viable business proposition.

If you're still keen on doing something like this - examine the business model of a company like Which? - and look at how much they have to spend on legal fees.

[WindyAnna]

If I'm with the agency then they are almost certainly on the verge of going bust. This is scientifically based upon my past track record.

[b0redom]

I never really understand this. To me it doesn't really matter which agency I go through, all that matters is the rate, the location, and if they pay on time.....