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Equiliem is a family-owned staffing and recruiting firm that has spent more than 30 years supporting the workforce behind North America's critical infrastructure. The firm organizes its recruiting around nine industries: Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Engineering, Government, Industrial Operations, Digital Infrastructure, Logistics & Supply Chain, and Professional & Corporate Services. Within those, recruiters cover specialties from nursing, nurse practitioners, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology and therapy to aerospace, semiconductor, medical device and EV manufacturing, oil and gas, nuclear, power generation and utilities, civil, electrical, mechanical and MEP engineering, defense and federal, state and local government, skilled trades, welding and HVAC, data center and structured cabling work, warehousing and transportation, and accounting, finance and HR. Equiliem offers temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruiting and executive search for leadership roles, and assesses each candidate's experience and technical skills against the role and work environment rather than the resume alone. Where a position requires a license or certification, the firm verifies it with the issuing authority before the candidate starts. Alongside recruiting, Equiliem provides HR services including consulting, direct sourcing, independent contractor compliance, managed services and payroll.
Founded in 2002 by two career recruiters, CalTek Staffing is a premier manufacturing, technical, IT and engineering staffing and recruiting firm. Since its inception, CalTek has become the employment firm that a growing number of companies turn to for their hiring needs. CalTek has continued to grow and has now expanded its business operations from its headquarters in San Diego, throughout all of California and into Colorado, Georgia, Texas and Washington. CalTek has staffed positions with global companies such as Siemens, Parsons, and Illumina but also works with startups with 10+ employees.
With over three decades of specialized experience in hospitality recruitment, we connect exceptional culinary, restaurant management, and hotel leadership talent with leading companies nationwide. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, our expertise spans general managers, restaurant managers, chefs, kitchen managers, and hotel professionals, complemented by capabilities in information technology and engineering. With offices throughout the country, we enable recruiters to place candidates nationwide, delivering top talent to restaurants, hotels, resorts, and dining concepts across all segments. We have become career consultants for our candidates and business partners for our clients, providing personalized interview coaching, resume refinement, and comprehensive support throughout the entire placement process. Our success comes from simply building lasting relationships that transform careers and strengthen operations.
Driven by purpose and powered by deep industry expertise, we are Houston's leading executive search and talent acquisition firm specializing in the energy sector. Our team places exceptional professionals across oil and gas, renewable energy, LNG, maritime, logistics, manufacturing, power generation, and heavy civil construction. We offer direct hire, retained search, and contractor placement services, spanning from seasoned executive leadership to junior-level talent in sales, operations, and engineering. With a 90-plus percent offer acceptance rate maintained since 2012, we pride ourselves on becoming a seamless extension of our clients' brands, working collaboratively to bring in top talent that aligns with each organization's unique culture and goals.
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CapstoneONE Search is the industries most aggressive and results oriented recruiting firm priding ourselves on a relationship driven business model and consultative approach. Our company motto is simple-"You can't help somebody out until you find out what their problems are". We take pleasure in truly understanding our clients and candidates needs and will out-work, out-smart, and out-hustle our competition. Capturing our clients needs, ONE hire at a time
We provide skilled craftsmen, technical specialists, and project management personnel to our industry clients, through all phases of a project, including development, engineering, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Our vast network of trained personnel has worked for some of the industry's best companies and are placed in positions worldwide. Our talent, experience, and resources are unparalleled in the energy and heavy industrial industries
As a next-generation workforce solutions company based in Illinois, we go beyond traditional staffing to offer a complete suite of services including staffing, employer of record, and workforce consulting. Our proprietary Core-to-Flex staffing model blends a stable core team with a scalable flex workforce, allowing clients to manage seasonal shifts and peak demand with confidence. We specialize in food and beverage manufacturing, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical, chemical, plastics, distribution, and logistics industries. From payroll and benefits administration to OSHA and FDA compliance support, we provide data-backed workforce strategies that reduce risk and improve retention for employers across the state.
For over 40 years, candidates and clients have chosen Management Recruiters of Raleigh as their critical link between top talent and exceptional career opportunities. Because of the professional and ethical service we offer, they trust us and count on us for the best results. Through the years, we have remained in the forefront of our industry by providing customized solutions to the complex issue of talent acquisition.
We are a nationwide boutique recruitment firm with more than 50 years of combined experience dedicated exclusively to the Chemical and Plastics industries, placing exceptional talent across the full value chain from raw materials and plastic processing to machinery, finished goods, and internal business units. Our team connects manufacturers with professionals in engineering, operations, quality, technical sales and service, and executive leadership, serving sectors that include chemicals and additives, automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, construction, aerospace, and more. Whether you need a skilled operator on the production floor or a C-suite leader to guide your organization, we deliver the precise talent match your facility requires.
Blue Chip Staffing LLC is a premier family-owned nationwide staffing agency, dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with exceptional opportunities. Our founder, who began his career at Robert Half, leveraged his expertise to build a company rooted in delivering outstanding staffing solutions tailored to client needs. Our agency proudly serves clients nationwide, providing comprehensive staffing solutions across all 50 states. While we have a strong presence in key regions, our commitment extends far beyond individual locations. Our talented team is dedicated to supporting businesses across the country, offering a personalized and results-driven approach to recruitment that ensures success on every level.
Founded in 1994 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have grown into one of the region's largest privately held full-service recruitment and staffing practices. Our team of more than 20 experienced recruiters focuses on direct hire placement for senior sales, operational, and management positions within plastics, composites, textiles, and specialty chemical industries nationwide. Beyond executive search, we offer temporary and contract solutions and human resources consulting to address a full range of workforce needs. Our sister company Xcentri extends our capabilities into accounting and finance, office support, customer service, and non-clinical medical staffing for clients who need broader coverage.
As Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) human capital industry experts, we apply specialized industry knowledge to a full spectrum of science, clinical, and engineering jobs and talent solutions. We also recruit across the product life cycle, covering scientific research and technology, clinical trials, manufacturing and engineering disciplines. We have thirty years of experience in taking projects from discovery to completion and developing bespoke solutions to help unlock new ways of working and thinking. SRG is about creating meaningful human connections that empower individuals and businesses alike to shape tomorrow's world.
Founded in 1983, Whitaker is one of the nation's most respected names in professional recruiting. Our national staffing divisions - Whitaker IT, Whitaker Technical, and Whitaker Professional - collaborate to meet all your staffing needs, contract or direct hire, for a variety of positions focused within our niche companies. With 40 years in recruiting and placement our network, commitment to the industry, and resources enable us to find the best candidates for our clients. One firm, one call, all your needs fulfilled quickly and efficiently with industry leading talent.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chicago, we are a specialized recruiting research and candidate sourcing firm serving corporate talent acquisition teams and executive search firms across the United States and globally. Our core services include recruiting research, name generation, org chart development, candidate sourcing, and competitive intelligence — providing the foundational pipeline work that in-house teams and search firms need to identify and engage the right talent. With a team of more than a dozen experienced researchers and 25 years of expertise across every industry and functional level, we support Fortune 500 companies, private firms, and smaller corporations with precise, timely, and targeted business information that powers faster, smarter hiring decisions.
Employment Professionals Canada was founded in 1992 in Fort Erie, Ontario, with the intention of helping talented people find great jobs and businesses find great talent. With a commitment to excellence, EPC has grown and evolved over time to deliver professional employment solutions to businesses and job seekers across Niagara, The Golden Horseshoe and other parts of Canada.
Located in the vibrant NoMad district of NYC, CareerPoint Staffing, LLC excels in Engineering, Architecture, and Construction recruitment. As a proudly women-owned firm, we leverage our tailored approach and deep industry expertise to meet the unique needs of each client. Our dedicated team specializes in the Building Engineering, Architecture, and Construction industries, offering unparalleled insights and strategies in MEP recruitment. We prioritize creating an inclusive and diverse environment, connecting top-tier talent with their ideal roles and assisting clients in finding exceptional candidates to propel their organizations forward. Whether partnering with small businesses or large enterprises, our passion for excellence and commit
We are an executive search firm exclusively focused on the chemical industry, partnering with producers, contract manufacturers, distributors, and end users to identify and place high-impact talent. As a member of MRINetwork, one of the world'''s largest recruitment and placement organizations with approximately 600 offices worldwide, our reach and resources are unmatched in the chemical space. Our searches span HR, sales, operations, quality assurance, engineering, maintenance, technology, supply chain, and procurement. We go beyond reactive recruiting, cultivating relationships with top candidates well before relevant openings arise, so we can consistently deliver the impact players who drive meaningful business results for our clients.
Placing People First. HotFoot Recruiters is a nationwide staffing solutions leader, specializing in customizing contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, executive search, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services for their partners. We serve a wide range of industries, including advanced manufacturing, engineering, production & manufacturing, call center, temporary staffing warehouse & distribution, and professional & admin services. Leveraging our vast network, our expertise in multilingual recruiting (Spanish/Mandarin), plus our unconventional recruiting strategies - we deliver excellent candidate & client experiences. Reach out today to see how we can assist with your staffing needs!
Elevate your apartment industry team with Heisman Staffing Resources! We specialize in sourcing top-tier candidates to meet all your staffing needs. Whether it's a temporary associate or a perfect permanent hire, we've got you covered. From skilled maintenance technicians to friendly leasing agents, we offer a comprehensive range of professionals. Our exclusive face-to-face interviews ensure a personalized touch, guaranteeing the ideal match for both clients and candidates. Ready to enhance your team or embark on a thriving career in the apartment industry? Reach out to us now - your success story starts with Heisman! We can't wait to connect with you!
Since 2000, Key Corporate Services has connected top talent with leading companies in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries across North America & Europe. Their expertise spans specialties within the chemical industry including personal care additives, plastic additives, food ingredients, CASE ingredients and many more. Within the Pharmaceutical and Biotech markets their expertise in executive recruiting and their network of top talent in the CMO, CDMO, CRO, Generic & Branded pharmaceutical companies is extensive. Whether it's project-based recruiting for multiple openings or retained search for critical roles, Key Corporate Services partners with their clients to find the perfect fit.
Providing America'''s finest industrial craftsmen since 2007, we are a Louisville, Kentucky-based staffing firm that supplies a mobile, highly skilled, and safety-minded workforce to contractors and industrial operations across the country. Our national network of experienced recruiters screens every craftsman carefully to meet demanding labor requirements, and we deliver manpower to projects running behind schedule or approaching critical deadlines efficiently and safely. We handle payroll, insurance, workers''' compensation, and back-office functions, allowing our clients to focus on the work while we manage the workforce.
Founded in 1980 and based in Kenner, Louisiana, we are a technical staffing and recruiting firm serving clients across engineering, information technology, accounting, health and safety, and construction field management. Our service offerings include direct placement, long-term contract staffing, and human resource consulting, giving clients the flexibility to build their teams in the way that works best for them. With over four decades of experience placing highly qualified professionals, we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner for organizations that need specialized talent delivered with precision and care.
We offer a bundled suite of staffing solutions encompassing retained executive search, contingency recruiting, and interim staffing, giving global client companies a single partner for all their talent acquisition needs. Our industry focus includes automotive systems and components, plastic molding and assembly, resins and compounds, packaging and converting, private equity and board placement, horticulture and arboriculture, network and machine safety services, and automation equipment. A highly disciplined process drives our results: an average time-to-offer of 79 days, an interview-to-hire ratio of 2.4 to 1, and an 85% three-year retention rate. We are committed to delivering the right talent with measurable, lasting impact for every client we serve.
Family owned and operated engineering staffing company. We have found jobs for over 6000 engineers and engineering support professionals since 1991. All of our engineering account executives are degreed engineers with industry experience, allowing the highest level of competence/ understanding when it comes to our clients' project staffing needs. Our recruiters have served the New Jersey area (including NYC and Philadelphia metro areas) for over 30 years.
FPC of Savannah is a Forbes 50 Executive Recruiting Firm that provides you with the resources you need to fulfill your unique hiring needs. Our team understands the impacts of hiring gaps or not having the right top talent in place from single contributor roles to C-level executives. We offer free consultations to discuss hiring gaps, market analysis, and your hiring needs. Partnering with FPC of Savannah means you will have the time you need back in your day to focus on your business's success
Scores come from Google, Clutch and Yelp reviews — never from paid placements, and never set by the agencies themselves. Where an agency appears on more than one platform, the ratings combine in proportion to the reviews behind each. We apply a Bayesian adjusted average to prevent small-sample distortion (a 2-review 5.0-star agency shouldn't outrank a 200-review 4.8-star one):
adjusted_score = (v / (v + m)) * R + (m / (v + m)) * Cv— total reviews across all offices and sourcesm— prior weight (20)R— the agency's weighted average scoreC— the platform-wide meanSo with a global mean of 4.2: an agency with 5 reviews at 5.0 scores 4.36, while one with 200 reviews at 4.8 scores 4.75. The second outranks the first because the score is backed by more evidence.
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