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HELLO Recruitment

HELLO Recruitment is a boutique talent partner focused on the intersection of health, wellness, lifestyle, hospitality, and home/CPG, helping brands build high-performing teams through a human-centered, highly personalized approach. Guided by a people-helping-people philosophy, the firm prioritizes deep discovery to understand each client’s vision, culture, and goals, then delivers shortlists of rigorously screened, top-tier candidates who bring both capability and culture-add. HELLO Recruitment supports full-time hiring needs through contingent and partially retained searches, acting as an extension of in-house teams with open, transparent communication before, during, and after the search. Their functional coverage spans Marketing (all functions), Sales (all levels and regions), Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Data Science, Food Science, and R&D, enabling startups, emerging brands, and established companies to access specialized talent aligned to growth objectives. For candidates, HELLO Recruitment blends recruiting expertise with career coaching—offering 1:1 guidance and group programs that elevate mindset and skillset—so professionals can navigate change with clarity and confidence. The firm’s approach emphasizes quality over quantity, market insight, and relationship building, with careful calibration, targeted outreach across and beyond its network, structured screening, interview coordination, and offer support to ensure long-term fit. Reflecting its commitment to positive impact, HELLO Recruitment donates to chosen charities for every placement, supporting organizations such as Heal the Bay, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, The Gentle Barn, and others. Through its blog and resources, the team champions holistic career development, mindfulness, and well-being, reinforcing the belief that when the right people come together, anything is possible. Whether a brand is scaling a new function or a professional is seeking their next step, HELLO Recruitment brings empathy, industry fluency, and a modern, humanized search process to deliver outcomes that last.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsTravel & Tourism OperationsEvent PlanningFashion & Apparel

HQMiddlesbrough, United Kingdom

Your Work in Progress, LLC.

Your Work in Progress, LLC (YWIP) is a boutique talent partner that blends executive search, outplacement, and career advisory with sales effectiveness consulting to help both organizations and professionals achieve hiring and career outcomes with speed and rigor. Led by Founder and CEO Don Weintraub, a former Managing Director of ExecuNet’s Career Strategy Group and the founder of Rainmaker Associates, YWIP brings decades of executive search expertise and a deep, cross‑industry network to senior-level recruiting. For employers, the firm delivers carefully screened, pre‑qualified candidates for strategically critical roles, with particular acumen in sales leadership, and provides hands‑on, high‑touch outplacement that goes beyond “cookie‑cutter” programs. Outplacement clients receive one‑to‑one coaching to define their Unique Competitive Advantages, professionally crafted collateral from certified resume writers and LinkedIn profile experts, and practical guidance to go to market, secure interviews, win offers, negotiate terms, and onboard effectively. For candidates at entry, professional, and executive levels, YWIP produces differentiated job‑search collateral—resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, executive bios, and pitch decks—engineered for both ATS discovery and hiring decision-maker impact, paired with coaching focused on storytelling, interview mastery, offer negotiation, and onboarding. YWIP also deploys micro‑influencer marketing techniques to elevate individual and corporate thought leadership and reputation. The firm’s Sales Effectiveness Services span assessment and planning, consulting, coaching, and sales executive recruiting to strengthen revenue performance. YWIP’s approach is rooted in Delivering Constructive Candor, providing direct, actionable feedback and tailored strategies that reflect real‑world hiring dynamics. With experience supporting more than 1,000 executives and a client list that includes organizations such as Eli Lilly, Roche, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Mercer, Towers Perrin, Arizona Public Service, and Tucson Electric Power, YWIP operates across industries, functions, and geographies to meet mission‑critical hiring and transition needs, backed by a free initial consultation and an emphasis on measurable outcomes.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsWater ManagementUtilitiesManagement Consulting

HQExeter, United States

KMR Executive Search

KMR Executive Search is a boutique executive search partner known for aligning top leadership talent with the unique culture and strategic goals of each client. Headquartered in Essex, Connecticut, the firm emphasizes a high-touch, advisory approach that goes beyond recruiting to include leadership development and transition support. KMR’s core offering is executive search for C-suite and senior leadership roles, with recent open searches including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Vice President of Managed Services in IT Services, and an Associate Vice President of Public Safety in Higher Education—evidence of its versatility across technology, professional organizations, and academia. Complementing search, KMR provides Key Talent Coaching focused on leadership development and succession readiness, Executive Outplacement to responsibly support career transitions, and a Career Concierge service designed to help executives clarify goals and accelerate next steps. The firm highlights measurable outcomes—94% placement rate, 65% repeat clients, 91% one-year stick rate, and an average of 85 days to placement—underscoring its process discipline and commitment to results. KMR’s methodology centers on rigorous assessment and cultural alignment, ensuring every hire strengthens team dynamics and long-term performance. As active members and collaborators with respected industry groups and strategic partners, KMR stays current on best practices and maintains a robust, confidential network of proven leaders. Clients engage KMR as partners and advisors, benefiting from market insight, expectation-setting, and candidate experience management that starts well before day one and extends through onboarding for retention. Whether building an executive team, preparing emerging leaders, or navigating sensitive transitions, KMR delivers a comprehensive, metrics-driven solution that is personal, ethical, and resolutely focused on finding the right talent for the right environment, every time.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQEssex, United States

Thrive Talent Solutions

Thrive Talent Solutions is a boutique workforce partner that helps founders and lean leadership teams reclaim time and scale with confidence by building and managing high-performing overseas teams. Drawing on more than a decade of hands-on operating experience and leadership that has grown global headcount from zero to 200+ employees, the firm delivers a 360° talent partnership that functions as a seamless extension of a client’s in-house team. Thrive combines rigorous candidate sourcing, skills and profile matching, and coordinated recruitment with day-to-day management, onboarding, equipment and IT support to ensure new hires are productive from day one. Beyond placement, Thrive integrates comprehensive HR capabilities, including payroll processing, legal and administrative protection, EOR software, customized and integrated HRIS, extensive employee training and education, wellness programs, culture building, HR advisory, and robust performance management, talent development, and retention strategies. Centered in Southeastern Europe, Thrive leverages a centralized market approach with strong local relationships, high English proficiency, cultural compatibility, time zone advantages, excellent higher education, and political stability to provide quality, cost control, and tailored scalability without hidden fees. Their model emphasizes real-time visibility through custom KPIs and software that make performance transparent and decision-making clear. Flexible by design, Thrive has recently assembled teams spanning niche writing, editing, design, digital marketing, sales, HR and administration, account management, and project management, and can pair talent with targeted upskilling—such as training medical content writers in AI prompt engineering and custom ChatGPT assistants for clinical research content—to meet specialized needs. With a commitment to risk-mitigated engagement, maximum flexibility, and an outcomes-focused process, Thrive transforms internal systems and organizational structures so clients can prioritize growth while maintaining stability, ultimately converting start-ups and SMEs into niche industry leaders by aligning talent, processes, and culture to strategic objectives.

Payrolling/EORRPOPermanent RecruitmentManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)PublishingOnline MediaHospital & Health Care (Nursing)

HQIndianapolis, United States

Humans Being Resources

Humans Being Resources (HBR) is a specialized U.S. recruiting firm focused on permanent, long-term hires for Financial Services, Accounting/Tax, and Insurance organizations. Based in Englewood, Florida, the firm delivers an easy, fast, and affordable hiring experience through its productized My1Hire Recruiting Packages, designed to remove the burden of sourcing and pre-screening while giving clients clear, flat-fee pricing and predictable outcomes. HBR’s approach goes beyond posting job ads; its recruiters proactively identify and engage passive candidates, combining targeted outreach with structured evaluation to produce high-quality shortlists quickly. The Basic, Standard, and Elite My1Hire tiers include deliverables such as job posting and ad creation, position-specific geographic compensation research, major and niche job board advertising, HBR database outreach and resume sourcing, phone interviews with detailed notes, and, at higher tiers, candidate personality profiles, integrity surveys, skills assessments, one-way video interviews, and team-baseline matching. Each package is billed 50% at project start and 50% at conclusion and is backed by a 30-, 60-, or 90-day candidate guarantee aligned to the selected tier, reflecting confidence in the process and fit. Typical roles span receptionist, client service and office support, marketing coordination and leadership, and licensed professionals and advisors across wealth management and insurance, as well as accounting positions from clerical and staff accountant to controller, CPA, and senior tax. By rejecting percentage-based or open-ended hourly fees common in traditional agencies, HBR’s flat-fee model often averages around half the cost of competitors, without long contracts or hidden charges. Corporate partners benefit from additional discounts, while all clients gain a responsive, hands-off experience that lets them focus on revenue while HBR manages the talent search end-to-end.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtSOW/ProjectsBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementHuman ResourcesTechnical WritingProject Management

HQEnglewood, United States

Richmond Associates

Richmond Associates is a specialist recruitment and executive search consultancy dedicated to the global advancement, fundraising and development profession. With teams operating across the UK, Australia and Asia, the firm partners with universities and schools, arts and cultural institutions, medical research organizations and wider non-profits to appoint mission-driven leaders and build high-performing teams that grow philanthropy, alumni engagement and external relations. From Heads of Philanthropy and Deputy Directors of Advancement to Trusts and Foundations specialists and Annual Fund Managers, Richmond Associates delivers end-to-end permanent and interim searches, combining rigorous research, market mapping and inclusive outreach with structured assessment that prioritizes cultural fit, values alignment and long-term performance. Their sector focus is reflected in recent appointments highlighted on their site, including leadership roles at UCL, The University of Queensland, Hong Kong International School, The Courtauld and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, as well as philanthropy leadership within prominent health and neuroscience research institutions. For clients, the firm provides advisory support on role definition, remuneration benchmarking and candidate experience, ensuring robust and diverse shortlists and a transparent, well-managed process from briefing to onboarding. For candidates, they offer clear guidance, interview preparation and career advice, supported by a regularly updated jobs board and insights shared via RAPPORT, their blog for stories, tips and sector perspectives. Proud champions of professional standards in the advancement community and visible alongside bodies such as CASE and the REC, Richmond Associates is trusted for its discretion, pace and high-touch service. Whether building a development office, elevating donor experience or appointing a Chief Philanthropy Officer, the firm’s tailored, relationship-centered approach consistently connects purpose-led organizations with exceptional talent across local and international markets.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationGamblingFundraisingSocial Services

HQUnited Kingdom

KTG Search

KTG Search is a boutique, partner-led executive search firm that places transformational leaders across go-to-market and operational disciplines, helping venture-backed and scaling companies convert vision into results. The firm’s people-centric approach blends rigorous assessment with practical operator insight, ensuring every engagement is tailored to the business model, growth stage, and culture of the client. From early stage through IPO, KTG focuses on mission-critical positions including CEO and President, COO, GM and senior operations leadership, CMO and senior marketing, brand, growth, digital and eCommerce leaders, CRO/CSO/CCO and revenue executives, and CFO and senior finance, as well as independent board directors and advisors. As the exclusive search partner to the Women on Boards Project, KTG has successfully placed 70+ C-level leaders on independent boards and champions diversity by bringing underrepresented leaders to the forefront of every slate. Beyond search, the team provides portfolio talent support to venture capital and private equity firms, orchestrates strategic introductions and curated leadership dinners, and delivers research and market mapping to inform hiring strategy and succession planning. KTG is trusted by category-defining consumer and B2B brands such as Good Inside, Athena, Cora, OOFOS, SAXX, Away, Banza, Beekeeper’s Naturals, Grocery TV, Atmosphere, OpenStore, EDO and others, and is repeatedly cited by founders and CEOs for its transparency, urgency, precise calibration, and relentless commitment to fit. Every search is run by senior partners from start to finish, with tight feedback loops, function-first and industry-fluent outreach, and in-depth screening that captures both performance track record and leadership style. The firm’s methodology combines discovery sprints with stakeholder alignment, calibrated scorecards, and evidence-based interviews, complemented by backchannel referencing and structured write-ups that give decision makers clarity and confidence. KTG maintains deep, authentic relationships with operators across DTC, retail and consumer goods, retail media and adtech, subscription and marketplace platforms, telehealth and wellness, and modern media, enabling rapid access to high-caliber, on-brief candidates who trust the team’s counsel. Engagements are intentionally limited to avoid conflicts and preserve focus, with weekly touchpoints, transparent pipelines, and clear milestones that keep leadership teams aligned. By integrating market intelligence into each search, KTG advises on org design, leveling, compensation, and candidate readiness, and stays engaged through close to ensure a smooth transition and lasting impact.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic Relations

HQEncinitas, United States

EMK Recruiting

EMK Recruiting is a boutique staffing partner focused on connecting top talent with leading organizations through personalized, efficient, and strategic recruitment solutions. Led by recruiter Ellie, the firm emphasizes integrity, innovation, and excellence while fostering strong relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure long-term growth and mutual success. EMK Recruiting supports hiring needs across white-collar functions with a notable concentration in healthcare and life sciences—particularly animal health—and in manufacturing and engineering, where companies often require technically fluent commercial talent. Typical searches span technical sales, sales leadership, applications and technical support, product marketing, and related go-to-market roles that demand both domain knowledge and strong communication skills. The agency manages end-to-end hiring, from scoping requirements and advising on role design to sourcing, evaluation, and offer orchestration, ensuring a consistent, candidate-centric experience that reflects each client’s brand. Clients benefit from a streamlined process that blends targeted headhunting with proactive talent pipelining, while candidates gain transparent guidance and support, including access to active opportunities via the Current Openings page and simple apply flows. EMK Recruiting leverages curated networks and direct outreach to find culturally aligned, impact-ready professionals, whether for permanent placements, leadership hires, or flexible contract engagements. By tailoring search strategies to each mandate and staying close to stakeholders throughout the lifecycle, the firm reduces time-to-hire without compromising quality and brings clarity to complex hiring decisions. Underpinned by the belief that every great company deserves great people, EMK Recruiting operates as a trusted extension of its clients’ teams, aligning talent strategy with business outcomes and bridging the gap between talent and success.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsDefenseConsumer Goods ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery

HQEaston, United States

Kokott Search Consultants LLC

Kokott Search Consultants LLC is a specialist executive search firm dedicated to the convenience store, petroleum marketing, and related industries across the United States. The firm delivers retained and contingent executive search solutions that span all departments and functions, placing leaders from management through the boardroom. With firsthand experience inside convenience retail and petroleum organizations, Kokott Search Consultants brings practical insight to every engagement, taking time to ask in‑depth questions, visit locations when possible, and interview hiring managers and company executives to fully understand role objectives, success metrics, and cultural nuances. This diligence is paired with a National Association of Executive Recruiters (NAER)–approved qualifying process that the firm has elevated with its own best practices, enabling transparent, informed, and efficient search cycles and supporting a one‑year candidate replacement guarantee for clients. Their approach balances client needs and candidate aspirations, ensuring every professional presented is fully qualified, well briefed on the company, region, expectations, compensation, and long‑term outlook, and genuinely motivated to pursue the opportunity—never submitted without the candidate’s explicit permission. Kokott Search Consultants emphasizes professionalism and mutual respect throughout the process, maintaining confidentiality, offering honest feedback, and aligning stakeholders around quantifiable outcomes. Whether building leadership benches for growth, replacing critical roles, or navigating succession needs, the firm provides market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and proactive communication to reduce hiring risk and accelerate time to impact. Known for integrity, persistence, and deep domain focus, Kokott Search Consultants serves clients nationwide who require proven operators, commercial leaders, and strategic executives capable of driving performance in complex, multi‑site retail and downstream energy environments, ultimately creating durable matches that support long‑term business success and meaningful career advancement.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsMiningEnvironmental ServicesWater Management

HQFountain Hills, United States

WorkTorch

WorkTorch is a career empowerment and talent development platform purpose-built to connect service industry professionals with meaningful career opportunities while giving organizations the tools to guide, measure, and accelerate growth. Evolving from its origins as QuickHire in April 2020, the company—founded by sisters Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall—focuses on the needs of hourly and frontline workers often overlooked by traditional HR technology. Today, WorkTorch Pathways delivers an AI-driven progress tracker that supports learners and jobseekers from K–12 through college and into adulthood, unifying individualized career discovery, custom pathway design, real-time progress tracking, and engagement in one participant-centered experience. Organizations use WorkTorch to build structured development plans, host resources, schedule virtual office hours, and automate insights through custom reporting and seamless integrations, enabling teams to identify who needs support and demonstrate program impact at a glance. For participants, the mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play provide guided steps, milestone visibility, and a consolidated portal for lessons, videos, and feedback, helping candidates get hired faster and stay longer in roles that fit their goals. Employers benefit from a built-in Jobs & Opportunities Board for posting roles, internships, and volunteer experiences, creating a direct bridge between preparation and placement. Recognized by outlets including the Washington Post, Forbes, CNBC, and the New York Times, and supported by the Techstars network, WorkTorch aligns mission and product around long-term stability and success for people and businesses. With a clear focus on hospitality, retail, and broader service sectors across the U.S. and Canada, the platform helps employers build more stable, engaged, and motivated teams while giving individuals transparent career paths, actionable guidance, and measurable progress toward better jobs and higher earnings.

Permanent RecruitmentTotal Talent MgmtRPOHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsLuxury GoodsHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & Coaching

HQWichita, United States

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