LONDON, March 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Qedis has rocketed to 4th place, above any other management consultancy, climbing 18 places from last year in the 'Sunday Times Best Small Companies to Work For' list. This is in the backdrop of difficult market conditions in consulting, cut backs in spending as well as continued business growth of 30% from last year.

This year over 900 companies were surveyed for the lists and over 1100 applied for 'Best Companies Star Accreditation'. Only 50 achieved the highest award of 3-stars, one of those 50 being Qedis, who also received a special honour for 'Innovation in Engagement Practice', and was runner up for the 'Giving something back' award. The innovation award recognised a unique concept that was implemented this year called 'Qedis Families' - keeping the closeness of a small, people focused firm as we continue our exceptional growth.

We've built a great business on the basis of always doing the right thing - focusing on sound moral principles, our people and our clients. We didn't go out to win a top place in the awards but it's great to be recognised that we can be both commercially successful and make it a great place for people to work, grow and have fun! said Paramjit Uppal, CEO.

Qedis has always set itself apart by treating its people with trust, integrity and honesty; an ethos we extend to our clients through our Next Generation approach to Consulting. At the celebration event on Wednesday night in Battersea Park Evolution, 20 Qedis people across all parts of the business and grades enjoyed being recognised for all the exceptional achievements.

These awards provide a clear differentiator: Qedis is the highest-ranked management consulting firm in the list, has achieved 3-star accreditation and is proud that our Next Generation approach to consulting is placing us in the top 5 best small companies to work for in the country.

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About Qedis

Qedis is a next generation management and technology consulting firm. We pride our self on combining our Big 4 heritage with our 'Next Generation Consulting' approach. Next Generation Consulting is about doing the right thing.

Our purpose is to make our clients and their people successful. We have wealth of experience and tools to help leaders transform their IT function and the business. We also guarantee our work, helping business, public sector and non-profit clients define strategies, streamline operations, develop talent, transform IT capability and deliver new solutions.

As a result, we build successful long-term relationships that achieve exceptional results for our clients. Our largest clients include Marks Spencer, ITV, The Home Office, National Express, Molson Coors, Associated News Media.

Qedis is an approved provider of ICT Consultancy and Delivery to the government through the OGC Buying Solutions framework

Qedis is part of Highland Worldwide, an international network of consulting businesses with over 2,000 consultants operating from 47 offices across the world.

The Qedis London office is at Amadeus House, Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DP. Telephone +44(0)207-812-6460. For more information, please visit Qedis online at http://www.qedis.com.

SOURCE: Qedis

CONTACT: Media Contact: Gemma Ruggiero, marketing@qedis.com ,+44(0)7725-400-751.