Hanover, Md. (February 10, 2026) – Aston Carter, a leading talent solutions company specializing in accounting, finance, and corporate talent, has been awarded the prestigious Platinum designation from ClearlyRated's 2026 Best of Staffing® Awards for both Client and Talent satisfaction. This recognition marks Aston Carter's 11th consecutive year earning Best of Staffing honors in both categories, placing the company among an elite group of staffing firms nationwide.
The 10-Year Platinum award is reserved for staffing agencies that have consistently earned industry-leading satisfaction scores for at least 10 consecutive years. Of the firms that participated in the Best of Staffing program in 2025, fewer than 24% earned the Platinum award distinction for both Client and Talent satisfaction, underscoring the exceptional nature of this achievement.
"Achieving this milestone for 11 straight years is a testament to our team's unwavering commitment to service excellence," said Tom Kelly, president of Aston Carter. "Every day, our teams work tirelessly to create meaningful connections between talented professionals and the organizations that need them. This recognition reflects our dedication to building lasting relationships based on trust, advocacy and results."
Based on feedback from 955 client surveys and 3,164 consultant surveys, Aston Carter earned a Client Net Promoter® Scores (NPS) of 65.9%, exceeding the industry's average of 45%. Aston Carter's Consultant NPS of 64.1% was more than double the industry's average of 30%.
Consultants particularly praised Aston Carter's commitment to their success and career development, with 92.3% agreeing that their Aston Carter partner made efforts to ensure they were set up for success in their role. An impressive 90.5% said their recruiter at Aston Carter advocates for them and their career, while 90.8% indicated they want to stay on their Aston Carter project long-term based on their experience.
"We're honored to recognize Aston Carter with the 2026 Best of Staffing 10-Year Platinum award," said Baker Nanduru, CEO of ClearlyRated. "This exceptional achievement demonstrates more than a decade of commitment to service excellence that very few organizations can claim. Aston Carter has consistently placed client and talent experience at the forefront of everything they do, setting the standard for the staffing industry. Their sustained success in earning industry-leading satisfaction scores year after year is truly remarkable, and we congratulate them on this outstanding accomplishment."
To learn more about Aston Carter, please visit astoncarter.com.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. Follow us on LinkedIn and learn more at astoncarter.com.
ClearlyRated is the leading CX platform designed specifically for professional services firms. We help firms leverage the Net Promoter® Score survey methodology to gain deep insights, identify strengths and weaknesses, fuel data-driven action, build reputation and future-proof their organizations with third-party validation. Learn more at https://www.clearlyrated.com/solutions/.
ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Award 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 placed talent. 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 with the help of validated client ratings and testimonials.
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