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Staffing and Executive Search Firms

From the staffing and/or executive search practitioner working from home to the multinational firm leading the search for the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Fortune 500® company, identifying the right firm to find the right person/people is essential to the success of any business.

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Here are a few of the criteria that Goldline Research uses when evaluating a dependable Staffing or Executive Search Firm:

  • The number of years of experience
  • Any industry specialization that the firm/professional offers (e.g. healthcare, manufacturing, technology, etc.)
  • Any target position specialization that the firm/professional offers (e.g. accountants, executives, sales and marketing, etc.)
  • The range of services and/or products offered (e.g. retained search, temporary staffing, etc.)
  • The fee structure for services (e.g. retainer, contingency, etc.)
  • The number of candidates that the firm/professional screens each month
  • The number of positions that the firm/professional has filled in the last 12 months
  • The number of positions that the firm/professional has filled during its history
  • The number of total staff
  • The number of recruiters on staff
  • Advanced certifications and/or training held
  • Membership in relevant trade associations (e.g. ASA)
  • Geographic service area
  • The number of active clients
  • The number of total clients
  • An analysis of any client additions in the last 12 months
  • An analysis of any client losses in the last 12 months
  • The quality of client references
  • A review of any outstanding lawsuits, grievances and/or complaints against the firm/professional
  • The firm’s/professional’s key differentiators