ScienTec Consulting shines at SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024

The firm was recognised for the strategic leadership of its Managing Director and the efficiency of its team.

ScienTec Consulting bagged the accolades of Executive of the Year - Staffing and Recruiting and Team of the Year - Staffing and Recruiting at the SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024.

Under Cecilia Sim’s strategic guidance, ScienTec Consulting has navigated the complex, ever-evolving recruitment landscape, successfully transitioning from a volatile environment to thrive in today’s increasingly unpredictable and challenging market. Despite the growing pressures of a tough recruitment environment, tightening regulations, and a shifting labour market, ScienTec has achieved remarkable results. 

In the last financial year, the company recorded an impressive 28% year-on-year revenue growth along with profit increase and notably, achieved a double-digit compound annual growth rate over the past five years—a testament to its resilience and continued success.

Cecilia’s stewardship combined with her team’s commitment to excellence, has also led to record-breaking performance in the professional scope of work services and contract staffing, successfully placing well over 2,500 talents in Singapore. With a focus on ScienTec’s “People First, Always” philosophy, the company garnered 278 testimonials from clients and candidates alike, cementing its reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in recruitment.

Leading through economic challenges

Amidst economic uncertainty, legislative changes, and rising wages, Cecilia’s leadership has ensured that ScienTec not only adapts but thrives. She has implemented strategic shifts, including tailored staffing solutions that are closely aligned with client needs. Her focus on employee engagement, through initiatives like Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and a robust rewards system, has also helped maintain high levels of motivation and performance within the team. ScienTec’s flexible hybrid work model, which balances remote work with in-office collaboration, has allowed the company to attract and retain top talent, particularly amongst the rising Zillennial workforce, whilst maintaining a strong performance record.

Building trust through innovation

A key pillar of ScienTec’s success is Cecilia’s commitment to technology-driven innovation. Recognising the importance of efficiency and seamless experiences, she spearheaded the integration of advanced recruitment technology, enhancing both client and candidate journeys. By linking front-end customer relationship management systems with back-end operations, ScienTec has streamlined processes from onboarding to performance analytics, offering clients a holistic, real-time view of the recruitment lifecycle.

Cecilia has also prioritised data security as a cornerstone of trust, leading ScienTec to achieve the Data Protection Trust Mark certification, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the highest standards of data governance.

ScienTec as a trusted recruitment partner

Under Cecilia’s leadership, ScienTec Consulting continues to excel amidst adversity, setting new standards in the staffing and recruitment industry, making it one of the top employment service providers in Singapore and a sought-after partner for talent acquisition and workforce solutions. 

The SBR Management Excellence Awards recognises the most exceptional business leaders, innovators, teams, and initiatives that drive growth and make a positive impact on both the business operations and its workforce in Singapore. 
The awards programme, which is now in its 10th year, does not only acknowledge positive change but also honours those who have successfully propelled their companies to new heights of success whilst fostering a nurturing environment that positively influences their employees.

The SBR Management Excellence Awards is presented by Singapore Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's employee engagements and management initiatives, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez at [email protected].