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Essential HR Partners

Essential HR Partners is a full-service HR and talent solutions provider based in Irvine, California, dedicated to helping small, mid-sized, and large employers streamline people operations and hire with confidence. Through a joint venture with Vensure Employer Solutionsthe largest privately held HR technology and services providerthe firm blends boutique, high-touch advisory with national scale, advanced technology, and deep compliance expertise. Clients gain access to Vfficient, a secure, cloud-based HR platform that centralizes data and supports the entire employee lifecycle, while regional experts deliver practical guidance on complex, multi-state regulations. The companys integrated portfolio spans human resources support, payroll management, benefits administration with access to premium carrier networks, workers compensation, risk and compliance, business insurance and EPLI, PEO and ASO solutions, recruiting and staffing support, organizational development and leadership programs, management consulting and FP&A, tax credits and incentives, and customized compliance solutions. For hiring needs, Essential HR Partners provides time-saving recruiting supportfrom answering candidate inquiries and screening resumes to scheduling interviews and coordinating offersdesigned to improve quality of hire and accelerate growth. Purpose-built for dynamic employers, the firm serves diverse industries including professional services, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, retail, real estate, nonprofits, staffing, and private equity, operating as an extension of in-house HR teams or as a fully managed HR function. By pairing transparent pricing with tailored assessments that identify operational gaps, the team helps organizations reduce administrative burden, improve employee experience, strengthen compliance, and scale confidently. Whether a business needs to implement modern systems, expand benefits, manage risk, or secure the right talent, Essential HR Partners delivers a single, trusted partner model that empowers workforces and elevates business performance.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOPayrolling/EORManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Healthcare AdministrationMental Health CareVeterinary

HQIrvine, United States

Sam Allen Associates

Sam Allen Associates is a UK-based executive search boutique that identifies extraordinary talent for extraordinary organisations, delivering board and C-suite appointments for UK and international clients. Working across listed, privately owned and private equity-backed companies, the firm focuses on Chair, Non-Executive Director and senior executive roles and is known for combining the tenacity, reach and rigour of a global search firm with a highly personal, tailored service. Their in-house research capability underpins a structured, research-led approach that maps domestic and international talent pools, engages diverse and representative longlists, and manages selection through to appointment and onboarding. In addition to executive and non-executive recruitment, Sam Allen Associates provides leadership advisory support including board effectiveness reviews and psychometric-led assessment to enhance decision quality and board dynamics; the team brings certified expertise in tools such as SHLs OPQ to offer objective insight into leadership capability and cultural fit. The firms client roster reflects a broad multi-sector footprint, with mandates completed for consumer and retail brands, financial services and insurance groups, transportation and travel providers, technology and digital businesses, media companies, energy utilities and life sciences organisations, including Stagecoach, Ted Baker, Abcam, AG Barr, Arriva, B&M, BGL, Compare the Market, Co-op, Dunelm, Entain, Future plc, GoCo, Hiscox, Landmark Group, N Brown, Playtech, Radley, Riviera, Saga, Specsavers and SSE. Operating across multiple geographies, Sam Allen Associates invests significant time to understand each clients strategy, culture and stakeholders, aligns search criteria accordingly, and runs a discreet, values-led process grounded in a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Whether building a board, executing succession planning, or strengthening leadership for growth or transformation, the firm delivers permanent and interim hiring solutions with speed, judgement and professionalism that drive governance strength, commercial performance and long-term value creation.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQLondon, United Kingdom

The Shell Group, Inc.

Founded in 2005 by Nicholette L. Shell, The Shell Group, Inc. is a boutique talent acquisition advisory and HR consulting firm that offers a research-driven alternative to traditional search firm fees. Operating as an extension of internal hiring teams, the company delivers unbundled services that include competitor market research, targeted sourcing, interest solicitation, and pre-screening, as well as the design and enablement of aggressive full lifecycle recruiting strategies. The team integrates seamlessly with talent acquisition and human resources departments to reduce reliance on external staffing agencies, improve quality of hire, and minimize overall staffing costs. The Shell Group brings deep market expertise across energy and utilities (oil and gas, power generation, pipelines, refining, and renewable energy), environment and water (air quality, ecosystems, hazardous waste, sustainability, drinking water, wastewater, and utility management), transportation and infrastructure (aviation, rail and transit, bridges, tunnels, ports and maritime, roadway/highway), and complex facilities and manufacturing (aerospace, automotive, chemicals, electronics and advanced technology, consumer products, life sciences, metals, mining, mission critical, and power). Its functional coverage spans design and engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, process, structural, geotechnical, marine, I&C, GIS, and CADD), construction management (constructability reviews, CE&I, project controls and scheduling, cost estimating, procurement, design-build), environmental specialties (impact assessments, remediation, air quality, carbon management, regulatory compliance, health and safety), corporate operations (administration, finance, HR, legal), and healthcare functions (care coordination, case management, compliance, critical care). Guided by core values of honesty, consideration, openness, enjoyment, involvement, and entrepreneurial spirit, the firm leverages more than 25 years of industry experience to uncover hidden talent, teach modern sourcing techniques, and build long-term client relationships. Recognized by clients for great results, value, and high integrity, The Shell Group is known as market segment experts who deploy game-changing, research-based strategies to help organizations hire better, faster, and smarter.

RPOSOW/ProjectsPermanent RecruitmentOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningIndustrial AutomationHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQLancaster, United States

Vurce

Vurce is a UK-based recruitment partner designed to streamline hiring for employers and deliver a better job search experience for candidates. Positioned as a modern alternative to traditional agencies, Vurce emphasizes transparency, control, and outcomes over per-placement transactions, with a clearly presented cost-saving calculator that contrasts traditional percentage fees with a predictable annual cost and a promise of zero placement fees. For clients, the approach centres on efficiency and quality: pre-interviewed, handpicked candidates, reduced interview waste, and full visibility of process and data. The firm’s client journey addresses common pain points such as juggling multiple agencies, limited process control, and lack of transparency, while its booking links make it easy to start discovery calls. Beyond core hiring, Vurce offers modular add-ons and custom solutions to amplify talent attraction and accelerate hiring: VurceCreate (ad campaigns that boost employer demand), VurceFirst (funded, targeted job ad campaigns to dominate local markets), VurceUnseen (professional photography and videography for employer branding), TalentVurce (curated Talent Days that bring top candidates together for rapid selection), and Vurce Velocity (exclusive, first-priority weekly access to a top candidate in a region). On the candidate side, Vurce focuses on fast access to exclusive roles, personalised career coaching, direct employer connections, and ongoing support, with an accessible openings portal to browse current opportunities. Testimonials from hiring leaders and candidates highlight strong communication, cultural fit, speed, and a human-led approach backed by technology and insight. Active across industries, Vurce positions itself as a partner that builds lasting matches rather than simply filling vacancies, combining modern recruitment tooling with clear processes and high-touch service. The company maintains an active presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, and invites both clients and candidates to engage via quick online scheduling to begin their next big match.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOExec Search & Interim MgmtAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsSenior Executives

HQGlasgow, United Kingdom

ACKERMANN

Ackermann is an international talent consulting firm that believes in the power of people to create positive and lasting organizational impact. Since 2009, the company has supported clients worldwide through three complementary service lines. Under Ackermann, it delivers Executive Search to identify and attract top leadership talent and provides Board Services that advise and equip Boards of Directors to act as strategic drivers of change. Ackermann Consulting aligns people and management policies with business strategy, helping organizations transform culture, develop inspiring leadership, leverage diverse team talent, advance DEI, build succession pipelines, and improve organizational efficiency. Its consulting work spans diagnosing current and target cultures, co-creating leadership models and mindsets, assessing individuals and teams, designing meritocratic talent policies, and implementing agile ways of working, innovation models, and digitalization agendas. Through Ackermann Labs, the firm transforms leaders with exclusive, high-impact learning solutions, including Crucial Learning programs (Crucial Conversations, Crucial Influence, Getting Things Done, and performance habit change), CoreStrengths SDI 2.0 assessments, and a customizable platform for flexible leadership evaluation and development. Ackermanns Executive Search process is transparent and technology-enabled, moving from tailored strategy and market mapping to rigorous evaluations, selection and offer management, and post-start support with onboarding follow-up, a 100-day review, and optional coaching or Crucial Conversations training. Clients benefit from assets such as real-time progress reports, PDA behavioral assessments, a client portal for live tracking, and integrated employee reviews after placement. Guided by values of closeness, commitment, and excellence, Ackermann maintains direct, honest, and transparent communication while combining a global footprint and sector-specialized teams to address specific needs in an increasingly international market. Executives, managers, and senior professionals can engage via the Candidate Area to be considered for ongoing searches.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Technical WritingProject ManagementSenior Executives

HQMadrid, Spain

Adecco

Adecco is a global workforce solutions partner that helps people find work and organizations build agile, high-performing teams across virtually every sector and job type. With more than 100,000 open roles available around the world at any time and local operations spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific, the company combines deep local expertise with scale to deliver fast, compliant, and quality talent. Adeccos services cover the full talent lifecycle, including flexible placement (temporary staffing) where it manages sourcing, selection, payroll, and administration; permanent recruitment for both specialized and high-volume hiring; and outsourcing solutions such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) alongside broader HR services. Complementary capabilities in training, upskilling, and reskilling help clients futureproof their workforce, while dedicated Diversity & Inclusion programs broaden access to underrepresented talent pools. The candidate experience is designed to be simple and technology-enabled: job seekers search thousands of roles, match to skills, apply, complete assessments, and move quickly to interview and onboarding, with Adecco coordinating documentation and pay so work can start without delay. In selected markets, Adeccos footprint is extensivefor example, in Poland it operates 45 offices, supports a candidate base of 350,000, and has served the market for over 30 yearsillustrating the brands blend of national reach and community presence. In Canada, Adecco Employment Services Limited, part of The Adecco Group Canada, maintains an accessibility program aligned to AODA and actively educates candidates about phishing risks, reinforcing a secure, inclusive experience. Adecco also advances social impact at scale, committing to recruit 85,000 refugees globally by the end of 2027. Serving thousands of local and global employers, Adecco delivers consistent, data-informed hiring across industries such as logistics and retail delivery as well as energy distribution, supported by responsive service and continuous process improvement.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentRPOSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationE-commerceLuxury GoodsOil & Gas

HQZuerich, Switzerland

Creative Humans

Creative Humans, Inc. is a curated talent network and boutique staffing partner built specifically for the production industry, connecting agencies, brands, and networks with rigorously vetted creative professionals and production agencies. Founded by producer Darlene, who understands firsthand the challenges of sourcing reliable talent under tight timelines, the platform streamlines matchmaking across the full production lifecyclefrom pre-production to postdelivering a fast, transparent way to hire high-caliber specialists. Clients outline their project goals and requirements, Creative Humans handpicks matches from its roster, and within 48 hours provides 35 vetted candidates so hiring teams can quickly choose and connect directly with their ideal talent. The network spans awardwinning film directors, editors, animators, stopmotion directors, executive producers, writers, sound designers, and full-service production partners, all screened for technical proficiency, portfolio quality, reliability, and professional standards. Capabilities commonly represented include editorial across Avid, Premiere, and After Effects, as well as live action, animation, social-first content, branded storytelling, and broadcast. Trusted by leading agencies and brands, Creative Humans talent has collaborated with organizations such as Netflix, Fox Sports, Discovery+, BuzzFeed, Betterment, IPG, and JKR, supporting initiatives that range from nimble content sprints to larger campaign productions. The companys value lies in its hands-on curation and speed: instead of open marketplaces or unmanaged directories, Creative Humans delivers a shortlist of verified specialists who match the brief, budget, and timeline, helping creative leaders reduce search time, mitigate hiring risk, and align the right craft skills to the right project. Whether a client needs a single editor for a rush promo or a multi-disciplinary team for a multi-asset campaign, Creative Humans maintains a high bar for quality and responsiveness, providing a reliable path to on-demand production talent and enabling clients and creatives alike to focus on the work that matters.

Contract StaffingTemporary StaffingSOW/ProjectsDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsMuseums & Galleries

HQNew York, United States

BridgeWay Firm International

BridgeWay Firm International is a global healthcare staffing and mobility partner headquartered in Dubai Healthcare City, United Arab Emirates, dedicated to advancing the careers of international nurses and meeting critical workforce needs across U.S. health systems. The firm positions itself as a bridge to global nursing excellence by combining talent acquisition, end-to-end candidate support, and immigration enablement. Through its fully funded tuition scholarships for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs in the United States, BridgeWay attracts Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates from India, Kenya, the Philippines, Europe, and beyond, and surrounds each scholar with wrap-around services that include resume refinement, interview coaching, NCLEX readiness resources, licensure guidance, and transition support. Beyond education pathways, BridgeWays dedicated immigration team advises on F-1 student routes, EB-3 employment-based green card options for practicing RNs, and other U.S. visa categories such as TN and B1/B2, streamlining documentation and timelines to reduce friction from admission through arrival. As a global staffing firm, BridgeWay vets nurses and aides for clinical competence and cultural fit and places them into roles with leading U.S. healthcare providers, supported by partnerships with organizations such as CommuniCare Family of Companies, New Vista, and Personalized Health Partners. Clients benefit from a quality-focused approach that aligns workforce planning with patient-care outcomes, while candidates gain competitive compensation, work-life balance, and long-term career progression. Thought leadership via BridgeWays Insights platform covers topics from virtual nursing to NCLEX policy changes, keeping both clients and candidates informed. With a mission to deliver best-in-class staffing solutions where compassionate care knows no borders, BridgeWay provides a reliable pathway, the resources, and the advocacy to help nurses become U.S.-credentialed professionals and to help providers close critical staffing gaps with confidence.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Healthcare & Life SciencesGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQDubai, United Arab Emirates

PartnerWise

PartnerWise is a global specialist in executive search, interim and fractional leadership, and talent intelligence that helps brands secure the leaders of today and the talent for tomorrow. Combining AI-powered global sourcing technology, big data and market intelligence with deep human insight and a high-touch consulting approach, the firm delivers fast, transparent, and outcome-focused leadership hiring. Its model blends retained executive search, interim and fractional C-suite solutions, and project-based delivery (Exec-Project) supported by a secure client portal that provides real-time visibility into research progress, candidate pipelines, search statistics, and documentation. With 1700+ executive placements across 13 years, PartnerWise reports 92% of customers returning after their first experience, 82% of placements still in role or promoted after two years, a 97% vacancy-to-placement ratio, and a 9/10 NPS, underscoring consistent delivery and long-term fit. The firm operates internationally from the UK with hubs in Harrogate and London, and partners with corporate, private equity, and venture capital-backed organizations. Sector coverage is broad but particularly strong across fashion and lifestyle, beauty and luxury, retail, sporting goods and apparel, consumer goods and services, hospitality, travel and leisure, sports, media and entertainment, marketing services and agencies, technology, industrial and manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, life sciences, and financial services. Typical mandates span CEO, COO, CFO, CTO/CIO, CMO, CHRO and functional leadership including merchandising, wholesale, buying and planning, digital and ecommerce, data science, loyalty and CRM, supply chain and logistics, country management, and market-entry leadership. PartnerWises 24/7 AI-sourcing widens access to previously unreachable and more diverse talent pools, while its customer-led approach tailors scope, pricing, and delivery to specific challenges and growth stages. PW Talent, its dedicated talent solutions capability, offers scalable embedded and project hiring models that complement retained search and interim, enabling clients to switch seamlessly between executive mandates and high-priority build-outs. The result is an integrated platform that accelerates hiring velocity, improves quality of hire, and builds enduring leadership capability for global brands.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsRPOFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsCloud ComputingTelecomHotel Management

HQHarrogate, United Kingdom

ElevateX Leadership Collective

ElevateX Leadership Collective is a boutique leadership and talent partner that blends executive search, performance coaching, and compassionate outplacement to help organizations hire with confidence and leaders thrive through transition. Founded and led by Dawn Whitney, a former CEO of two nationwide executive search firms with 30 years of experience, the firm specializes in technology-driven sectors with a particular depth in healthcare and health IT, serving Csuite and senior leadership roles such as CIOs and clinical informatics executives. ElevateXs Placement Success model is designed to create seamless end-to-end outcomes across the talent lifecycle. On the acquisition side, the firm delivers readytogo, prevetted candidates for missioncritical roles, backed by a full replacement guarantee and 90day integration coaching included at no extra cost to ensure cultural alignment and longterm impact. On the transition side, ElevateX provides clientfunded outplacement programs that combine oneonone coaching, group workshops, mindset and resilience development, resume and personal brand building, and proactive marketing of candidates across an extensive client network. The firms executive coaching offering supports both individual leaders and teams through evidencebased topics such as growth vs. fixed mindset, emotional intelligence, compelling communication, executive presence, conflict navigation, and strengthsbased confidence building, all delivered through tailored 1:1 sessions and dynamic workshops. A consistent emphasis on mental wellness differentiates ElevateX, reflecting Whitneys advocacy and a podcast audience that grew to 1.3 million subscribers, and is woven into the firms coaching and integration approach. Beyond advisory and search, ElevateX contributes to the leadership community through speaking engagements, curated workshops, and immersive experiences like the Executive Edge womens leadership program, helping clients build cultures that employees love on the way in and on the way out.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQLake Oswego, United States

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