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Maximum Potential, Inc.

Maximum Potential, Inc. is a Minnesota-based talent assessment and HR solutions provider that has supported employers, distributors, and consulting partners since 1985 with tools that improve hiring quality, accelerate employee development, and strengthen talent management. Headquartered in Apple Valley, the company focuses on helping organizations make better first-time selection decisions through validated pre-employment and post-hire assessments, competency modeling, culture fit profiling, and 360-degree feedback. Its portfolio includes Harver (Outmatch) assessments for soft skills and role fit, PROCEPTION2, an online DISC-based profiling system that illuminates workplace behavioral styles, Business Motivators to reveal the drivers behind decision-making, Perceptions 360 for multi-rater feedback, Orion, and the Sales Acumen Survey for evaluating sales capabilities. Maximum Potential complements assessments with practical process enablers such as automated reference checking, integration-friendly applicant tracking system (ATS) options, oral drug testing, and background checkscreating a seamless experience that supports candidate evaluation, onboarding, learning and development, and ongoing performance conversations. The firms mission is to equip qualified distributors and client organizations with appropriate, useful, and affordable products and knowledge so they can reliably identify top-performing employees and build stronger teams. Designed to serve employers across industries and job levels, its solutions help HR leaders and hiring managers reduce the risks and costs of bad hires, uncover internal potential, guide career pathing, and develop future leaders. With a consultative approach and easy-to-use tools that deliver instant, personalized insights, Maximum Potential brings efficiency, consistency, and data-backed confidence to employee prescreening and selection, coaching and development, and broader talent management initiativesso organizations can hire and develop with clarity, make fair and defensible decisions, and achieve maximum results.

RPOTotal Talent MgmtSOW/ProjectsAll industriesHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQSaint Paul, United States

The Bartend Group

The Bartend Group is a specialized event staffing and experiential marketing partner focused on large venues, major events, and brand activations across the U.S., serving arenas, festivals, and promotions since 2013. Evolving from its origins as Bartend Chicago, the company has scaled its proven hospitality model to deliver consistent, high-caliber bar and front-of-house teams for complex, high-traffic environments while retaining the personal touch of its early days. Its mission is to provide a unique blend of high quality, energetic, and educated staff at a value and scale that outpaces the industrys status quo, explicitly addressing the warm body syndrome that plagues event staffing by recruiting directly from the hospitality industry, offering competitive perks, and validating capabilities through a unique certification approach. The firms national roster includes professional bartenders and mixologists, festival crews, front-of-house talent (greeters, ID check, ticket scanning, coat check), brand ambassadors, and account educators who train on-premise teams to represent beverage brands accurately. For sports arenas and amphitheaters, The Bartend Group manages end-to-end bar program execution, including prep, service, ordering, inventory tracking, reconciliation, and cleaning. The company is fully insured, carrying general and liquor liability, and every staff member maintains appropriate local or national alcohol service certification to ensure safe, compliant, and professional delivery. Industry forged and technology focused, The Bartend Group leverages modern tools to streamline scheduling, onboarding, compliance, and communications, delivering transparency and cost efficiency for clients who need scalable, reliable crews on irregular event calendars. Its ambassadors often come from local bar scenes, allowing teams to internalize a brands identity and engage consumers with cocktail-savvy credibility, awareness of trends, and sound judgment that builds impressions beyond the event. Guided by a management team with over 23 years of combined experience, the company offers flexible workforce solutions that power professional sports venues, beverage tasting festivals, music festivals, off- and on-premise promotions, and large-scale experiential campaigns.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsPublic RelationsAdvertisingJournalism

HQIdaho, United States

Creative Resource Personnel, Inc.

Creative Resource Personnel, Inc. (operating as Creative Personnel) is a light industrial staffing partner focused on speed, reliability, and workforce quality across the greater Chicagoland area, with recruiting hubs in Elgin, Elmhurst, and North Aurora. The firm connects manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics operations with dependable talent through flexible staffing models, including temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire solutions. Their core specializations include warehouse and logistics staffing, forklift-certified placements, machine operators, shipping and receiving clerks, inventory control specialists, general labor, and select administrative and office support critical to keeping operations coordinated. Creative Personnel emphasizes a quality-first approach backed by structured screening, safety and skills validation, and culture-fit matching. Every worker is background-checked and safety-trained, aligned to OSHA standards and client SOPs, and must pass job-readiness assessments; internal performance benchmarks include a 92% skills assessment pass rate, an 85% attendance threshold for continued placement eligibility, and proactive 72-hour new-start check-ins to confirm role fit early. Clients rely on the agencys always-on recruiting engine to compress time-to-staff, with rapid placement metrics such as 98% of warehouse roles filled within 48 hours, an 80% faster time-to-fill than typical internal teams, and 92% client satisfaction on first-round placements. Beyond filling shifts, Creative Personnel supports onboarding, training coordination, and ongoing performance tracking, helping operations avoid missed deadlines, improve productivity across shifts, and reduce turnoverretention programs like bonuses, transportation support, and culture alignment have delivered a 40% reduction in churn for customers over the past year. Whether a facility needs a single certified forklift operator by tomorrow, a surge team for peak season, or a proven direct hire to anchor a production line, Creative Resource Personnel delivers compliant, job-ready talent with the precision, speed, and partnership mindset required to keep industrial operations moving.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQSt. Charles, United States

PORTSIDE AGENCIA

Portside Ag�ia is a Brazil-based recruitment and selection firm focused on creating international career opportunities in the maritime and hospitality sectors. The agency connects Brazilian professionals with cruise ship employers and renowned hotels and restaurants in the United States, aligning with its mission to link professionals and hiring companies while transforming lives through better services grounded in commitment, transparency, creativity, and dedication. Led by Luiz Trindade, who brings more than 19 years of experience in the maritime and hotel industriesincluding six years working onboard and since 2011 leading recruitment at the agencyPortside leverages first-hand insight into shipboard life to prepare candidates for the intensity, discipline, and cultural immersion that come with working at sea. The agency curates vacancies across shipboard departments such as Bar, Entertainment, Galley/Kitchen, Hotel, Housekeeping, Photo, Restaurant, Tours, Medical Center, and Shopping, providing a clear pathway for applicants to browse openings and register their resumes through its dedicated portal at rh.portsideagencia.com.br, and to follow each step of the selection process with clarity. Beyond cruise careers, Portside runs a Work in the USA program that offers rotating, paid professional exchange roles for 12 months at 4- and 5-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants across all American states. During this period, participants are temporary residents in the United States and can open a bank account, obtain a drivers license, and secure a Social Security number, gaining exposure that strengthens their professional profiles in gastronomy, hospitality, and tourism. With a candidate-centered approach and sector-specific expertise, Portside Ag�ia serves as a trusted partner for individuals pursuing shipboard roles and international hospitality experiences, and for employers seeking motivated, well-briefed talent ready to perform in high-standard, multicultural environments.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQCuritiba, Brazil

Class A Recruiting

Class A Recruiting is a U.S.-based, third-party driver recruiting firm that partners with carriers of all sizes to fill empty seats with experienced, safety-minded CDL talent. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Centerton, Arkansas, the company operates as an extension of a carriers in-house teamor as a full replacementdelivering full-cycle driver recruiting that reduces marketing spend, eliminates lead bottlenecks, and streamlines time-to-dispatch. Backed by more than 150 years of combined recruiting experience and a national network of 350+ CDL recruiters, Class A Recruiting sources and places company drivers, lease purchase drivers, and owner operators across local, regional, and OTR lanes, including specialized equipment such as flatbed. Their process is designed around measurable outcomes and compliance: strict pre-qualification, FMCSA/DOT-aligned vetting, Tenstreet-powered workflows, and delivery of pre-sold, pre-screened, orientation-ready drivers. Carriers engage with zero upfront fees and only pay once a driver is dispatched, while benefiting from advertising and marketing campaigns funded and managed internally by Class As team. The firm provides comprehensive support that typically burdens carrier recruiting departmentsadvertising, lead management, VOE processing, scheduling, reporting, and ongoing communicationso recruiters can focus on conversions and retention. Performance is tracked through app-to-hire ratios, carrier feedback, and driver retention results, ensuring accountability throughout each engagement. With a U.S.-only operating model and no outsourcing, Class A Recruiting maintains high-touch service and consistent standards nationwide, enabling mid to mega fleets to scale quickly, stabilize seat counts, and maintain safety and service commitments. Recognized by leading fleets across the transportation industry, the companys recruiter enablement framework includes carrier-specific training, documentation, and real-time coaching to ensure consistent messaging, compliance, and speed. Whether a carrier needs to surge-hire for seasonal demand or build a steady pipeline for long-haul routes, Class A Recruiting delivers proven, ethical, results-driven recruiting aligned to the realities of the trucking market.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOSOW/ProjectsSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit

HQCenterton, United States

LET'S CLEAN NJ

LETS CLEAN NJ is a New Jerseybased commercial cleaning partner focused on transforming buildings and shared environments for property managers, owners, and operators across key sectors including real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and education. Headquartered in Cranford, NJ, the company delivers integrated solutions that combine day porters, scheduled service contracts, and specialized deep cleaning with preventive and corrective maintenance to keep properties pristine, compliant, and tenant-ready. Its Property Management Solutions cover apartment turnover cleaning for move-ins and move-outs, overnight cleaning to avoid daytime disruption, exterior and grounds care for paths, parking areas, dog stations, and dumpster zones, and comprehensive carpet and floor maintenance using professional-grade equipment and methods to extend lifespan and enhance appearance. For high-touch or regulated environments such as healthcare and early childhood education facilities, LETS CLEAN NJ emphasizes hygiene, safety, and process discipline, aligning with industry standards and client protocols. The firm augments routine cleaning with emergency response, HVAC and ventilation cleaning, window and facade work, and real estate staging preparation, and supports multi-property portfolios with flexible schedules, custom packages, and 24/7 support. Backed by 15+ years of experience, certified and background-checked teams, and smart technology for real-time reporting and tracking, the company provides consistent, measurable quality and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Sustainability is embedded through eco-friendly products and practices, and clients value the reliability, professionalism, and responsiveness highlighted in testimonials from regional property leaders. With an employees portal, a structured careers program, and on-site staffing for cleaning porters and related roles, LETS CLEAN NJ scales solutions from single buildings to multi-site portfolios in New Jersey and beyond, including operations in Florida and select client engagements requiring overnight and travel-ready teams. The result is a tailored, outcomes-driven approach that elevates property value, boosts tenant satisfaction, and maintains safe, spotless spaces across every engagement.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionPhysiciansPharmaceuticalsBiotechnology

HQCranford, United States

GTRJOBS - Staffing + Recruiting

GTRJOBS (Global Technical Recruiters) is a manufacturing-focused staffing and recruiting agency headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, that has partnered with area employers since the early 2000s to build futures and drive positive changes in their workforces. The firm specializes in connecting light industrial and skilled manufacturing talent with production environments that need reliable people fast, supporting roles spanning assembly, machine operation, warehousing, maintenance, quality, and plant supervision as well as related office and technical positions that keep factories running. For employers, GTRJOBS streamlines hiring with a practical, high-touch process designed to shorten time-to-fill, reduce administrative burden, and flex with changing demand, whether a facility is ramping up for a new line, covering seasonal peaks, or stabilizing a multi-shift operation. Clients engage the firm for temporary staffing to scale quickly, direct-hire recruitment for critical roles, and payrolling solutions that let companies place proven workers on GTRs payroll to control risk, manage cost, and maintain compliance during uncertain periods. Candidates benefit from an always-on job board, a mobile app for easy applications and updates, and a steady flow of guidance via FAQs and blog content on interviewing, workplace safety, and career tipssupported by recruiters who align strengths, shift preferences, and goals with the right opportunity. Drawing on deep functional expertise in manufacturing and a presence across multiple local offices, GTRJOBS operates extended weekday hours and emphasizes responsive communication, safety-conscious placements, and long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. Their insights and trends content reflects hands-on understanding of post-pandemic operations, including social distancing on the floor, staggered shifts, and hygienic practices that keep teams productive and safe. By combining specialized industrial know-how with accessible technology and attentive service, GTRJOBS helps employers keep critical supply chains moving and provides people clear pathways to stable work and advancement.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQWestlake, United States

Clearport International

Clearport International is an ethical, service-oriented recruitment and immigration services firm that has supported employers, workers, students, and investors across Canada and the United States since 2003. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and with a presence noted in U.S. cities such as Houston, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, the company specializes in international recruitment when local talent is scarce and focuses on building durable personjob matches from labourers to highly trained professionals across many industries. Clearport emphasizes fair practices, explicitly not charging workers any fees, and combines recruitment with in-house immigration capabilities to streamline complex cross-border hiring. Its team includes Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants and U.S. lawyers who manage a full spectrum of applications for businesses, families, workers, and students, including visas and permits, permanent residence, citizenship, and employer-related filings required for international hiring. Complementing recruitment, Clearport helps students pursue education in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Australia with end-to-end support for school selection, applications, and study permits; the site highlights access to over 12,000 schools and 52,000 study programs and showcases strong outcomes for school application, student visa/study permit, and post-graduation work permit processes. To strengthen readiness for work, study, immigration, or investment, Clearport provides an English assessment and improvement solution (SRT) designed to help candidates meet language requirements. For employers, the firm offers a practical path to hiring foreign workers and managing the related compliance steps, while candidates can browse jobs, apply, or create profiles for future openings. Clearport also connects investors to opportunities in Canada and the U.S., including cases where investments may support immigration objectives, and assists with related contracts and applications. With decades of combined experience and a transparent approach, Clearport integrates international recruitment, immigration expertise, education pathway support, and investment facilitation to deliver a seamless, ethical talent and mobility solution.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Higher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online Education

HQCalgary, Canada

Absolute Background Search, Inc.

Absolute Background Search, Inc. is a U.S.-based pre-employment screening partner that helps organizations hire with confidence through fast, accurate, and reliable background checks. Headquartered in Tarpon Springs, Florida, the company has spent more than 20 years building a highly trained team and leveraging proprietary SMART Search technology to make screening simple, accurate, fast, and efficient. Serving a broad range of regulated and customer-facing sectorsincluding healthcare, education, transportation, retail, hospitality, construction, nonprofit, automotive, staffing agencies, small businesses, and tenant/property managementAbsolute Background Search offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes criminal records (county, statewide, federal, nationwide, and sex offender), civil records, driving history/MVR, drug screening, employment and education verifications, professional license verification, social security number trace and address history, credit reports, workers compensation history, and wants and warrants. Packages are fully customizable with competitive volume pricing, and clients benefit from swift, responsive customer service around the clock. Published turnaround benchmarks underscore a speed advantage: many searches are delivered instantly (such as driving history, SSN trace/address history, nationwide criminal and sex offender, and credit reports), while same-day fulfillment is typical for county and statewide criminal searches, education and employment verifications, and professional license checks, with average times by state available to set expectations. The company is a BBB Accredited Business and a founding member of the Professional Background Screening Association, reflecting a commitment to rigorous standards and industry best practices. Its Smart Search+ program combines proprietary technology with nationwide data access for comprehensive, scalable screening, with trial opportunities available to qualifying businesses. Whether supporting a single hire for a small business or integrating high-volume workflows for staffing agencies, Absolute Background Search focuses on speed, transparency, and risk reduction so employers can protect their workplaces, stay compliant as laws evolve, and move qualified candidates through the hiring funnel without delays.

RPOMSPSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationMaritime

HQTarpon Springs, United States

Watton Recruitment

Watton Recruitment is a recruitment agency dedicated to connecting employers with qualified talent and helping candidates move forward in their careers. With a practical, service led approach, the firm supports hiring needs across permanent, temporary, and contract engagements, aligning every search to the requirements, timelines, and culture of each client. Its consultants focus on understanding the role, the team context, and the outcomes expected, then design a sourcing and assessment plan that balances speed with rigor. Typical delivery steps include structured intake briefings, targeted advertising, database and referral outreach, proactive headhunting for scarce skills, competency based screening, skills testing where appropriate, thorough reference checking, and clear, timely communication for all stakeholders. For temporary and contract assignments, the agency emphasizes compliance, right to work verification, safety awareness, and smooth onboarding so that workers are productive from day one. For permanent placements, the team partners on employer branding, selection calibration, interview facilitation, offer management, and post placement follow up to help ensure long term success. Clients rely on transparent updates, market insight, and realistic advice on availability, salary and rate benchmarks, and process improvements that can reduce time to hire and improve retention. Candidates value respectful interactions, honest feedback, and guidance on CV presentation, interview preparation, and career planning. While specific sector specialisms are not detailed in the available source data, the firm positions itself to support both white collar and blue collar requirements across a broad range of functions, adapting to local labor market dynamics and the operational realities of each workplace. The company operates with a people first mindset, treating every engagement as a partnership built on accountability, initiative, and continuous improvement, and it is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices and robust data protection. This profile will be updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAll industriesGeneralist - white collar professionalsGeneralist - blue collar professionalsIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQBedford, United Kingdom

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