Dec 07, 2022

Refer HR Has Been Named a 2022 Best of British Columbia Award Winner by UpCity!

The UpCity “Best of” Awards have returned after a successful inaugural year in 2021. To commemorate the top 50 B2B providers in each U.S. state and Canadian province, the UpCity “Best of” Award highlights the tremendous work being done by our partners and more in their local area.

Awards are given based on the UpCity Recommendability Rating, which was developed to determine a B2B service provider’s credibility and trustworthiness, giving UpCity the confidence to recommend them to potential buyers seeking their services.

We are proud to reveal that Refer HR has been recognized as a Best of British Columbia Award winner by UpCity!

UpCity is a B2B online marketplace that connects businesses to trustworthy service providers. With 70,000+ listed providers—from digital marketing agencies, consulting firms, development specialists, and many more—over 1.5 million businesses have used UpCity to find exceptional partners for their needs.

UpCity’s proprietary algorithm pulls from digital data points like reviews (both on UpCity and other third-party review sites), rankings in relevant search results, domain authority, website speed, and user experience to connect businesses with high-quality service providers like us.

Dan Olson, Founder & CEO of UpCity, had this to say about Refer HR:

“Refer HR has demonstrated that there is virtually no challenge they can’t handle. This group is the standard-bearer when it comes to finding their clients the right staff member and supporting them throughout the hiring process.” — Dan Olson, Founder & CEO, UpCity

This recognition has been driven in large part by our 5.0-star review rating on UpCity. Here are a few of our favorite pieces of feedback we’ve received from our incredible customers:

“Refer HR has been helpful in filling several roles for our company. Kobe is prompt with his searches, responsive, and addresses our concerns at all times. He does a great job matching our needs with the right candidates. We would recommend Refer HR to any employers looking for a responsible and dedicated staffing partner.” - Katty Ho,, September 2022

“Refer HR is a great way to build some side income while working your typical 9-5. Ive had success in doing so and would definitely Recommend it to anyone looking to do the same.” - Conor Kelly, September 2022

“Gave me a smooth experience while trying to set me up with a new company. Stayed in contact and kept me up to date with the progress of the application. Connected me with a great team. Professional through and through.” - Austin Harry, July 2022

Our small Vancouveran team is excited to receive this award. We owe this to our customers and to UpCity for recognizing as a a 2022 Best of Award winner.