Recruitment agencies were among the top 500 leading British business brands, according to research by Superbrands.

Topping the super brand list in 2008 was Google, followed by Microsoft, BP, BBC and GlaxoSmithKline.

Among the recruitment companies listed were: Reed (216), Manpower (270), Hays (319), Monster (348), Capita (352), Brook Street (366), Michael Page International (372), Office Angels (387), Adecco (469), Kelly Services (477) and Korn/Ferry International (487).

The results were compiled by surveying 1,500 professionals using a list of 1,300 brands.

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