Making the Right Connections #239: Location, Location, Location

February 13th, 2015 by The Imagination Factory

Asian business man shaking hands with a woman

The Scenario:

Atlanta member recruiting for New York position
An NPAworldwide member in Atlanta was asked by the northern New York subsidiary of its Atlanta-based client to fill a job opening for a pressure vessel engineer.

The Action:

Atlanta member reaches across borders for help
The Atlanta member contacted his usual NPAworldwide resources for assistance in sourcing a qualified candidate, but could not locate one either already in, or willing to relocate to, northern New York. Realizing the position would be near the Canadian border, the Atlanta member thought to contact a Canadian member he’d met through years of attending NPAworldwide conferences. The two members recruited similar candidates and shared common industries and clients, but had never worked together due to the geographic limitations of their normal search efforts.

The Result:

Canadian member provides successful candidate
The Canadian partner located a Canadian citizen, working in California, who was a perfect fit for the job and eager to relocate nearer to Canada. The client hired the candidate, and subsequently shared another opening for an additional engineer who will be a direct report to the first candidate. The moral: NPAworldwide membership provides increased geographic reach, resulting in more effective client service.

Making the Right Connections #512: Going Down Under

February 13th, 2015 by The Imagination Factory

Sydney Opera House and Ferry

The Scenario:

A Swedish company expands into Australia
A company based in Sweden with operations in Indonesia and China was looking to expand into Australia.

The Action:

Company approaches a local Indonesian recruiter
The firm approached was an NPAworldwide member based in Indonesia and shared the job opening with other NPAworldwide members in search of support. The job was in Brisbane and with the help of a Brisbane-based NPAworldwide partner, two candidates were identified.

The process was complex, drawn-out and at times difficult. It involved an Indonesia member firm with the job, Swedish client with HR managers in China and Singapore, a job in Brisbane and candidates from Iran and the UK, working with a Brisbane-based NPAworldwide placement partner firm. Managers flew in from Europe and Asia for the interviews.

The Result:

NPAworldwide Works!
There was one job, but the client was delighted with the quality of candidates presented that two candidates were hired! The Brisbane member is now starting work on a 3rd vacancy in Australia.

Making the Right Connections #906: Expanding to China

February 13th, 2015 by The Imagination Factory

 

asian business team, focus on man in frontThe Scenario:

Company expanding manufacturing into China
A privately-held Midwest manufacturing company planned a phased expansion into China. The plan involved first developing solid sources of materials, then cultivating a partnership with a contract manufacturer of their products and ultimately establishing a China-based manufacturing operation.

The Action:

Client impressed with NPAworldwide’s global reach
The NPAworldwide recruiter explained to the company EVP how global reach could be provided for positions anywhere in the world. The EVP asked the recruiter to identify Chinese nationals as candidates for a China-based sourcing position.

The Result:

Candidates identified and hired
The NPAworldwide recruiter shared the position details with two partners in Asia to gain candidate referrals. Representatives from the manufacturing company flew to China to meet with several candidates and within two weeks of that meeting a candidate accepted the manufacturing company’s offer. Throughout the process, the NPAworldwide recruiter, with assistance from members in Hong Kong and Taiwan, was able to coach the client regarding visa requirements, payroll issues, housing and other critical details that delivered a successful result. The Ohio member commented, “NPAworldwide membership provided great results for our local client, halfway around the world.”

Making the Right Connections #186: Excellence is a Habit

February 13th, 2015 by The Imagination Factory

business partners discussing documents and ideas at meeting

The Scenario:

Manufacturing Company Needs Experienced Candidates Overseas
A US-based company has multiple international openings for manufacturing, sales, and services operations roles.

The Action:

NPAworldwide Member Develops Standardized Processes and Tools
The company is an existing client of an NPAworldwide member. Due to the global nature of the hires, there were no standardized procedures in place. The hiring process was long due to delayed starts and language barriers. The NPAworldwide partner developed a standardized process for recruiting, qualification, and selection that can be repeated for future hiring needs.

The Result:

Manufacturing Company Successfully Fills Global Positions with Help of NPAworldwide Member
The NPAworldwide member leveraged its network relationships to identify high quality, external candidates. Ultimately, the NPAworldwide member was able to assist the client in filling 14 positions in 8 difference countries and met all new business commitments. Additionally, a pipeline of more than 20 additional candidates was developed for consideration for future roles.

Making the Right Connections #706: Credit Card VP

February 13th, 2015 by The Imagination Factory

handshake formal

The Scenario:

Company required a hard to find executive
A large financial services firm in Connecticut, owned by an international bank, needed an executive vice president for their credit card division.

The Action:

NPAworldwide members connect
The vice president of staffing for the financial services firm contacted an NPAworldwide member in Cincinnati, OH, which had previously provided staffing assistance to them. The Ohio recruiting firm did not have direct credit card experience, but was able to partner with an NPAworldwide firm in Ontario that specializes in that industry to identify candidates for the position.

The Result:

Search completed faster and more efficiently
The two recruiting firms met with the client to present an initial pool of qualified candidates and determine an interview process. Due to the speedy response, a second job order was also shared with the Ohio firm. Additional candidates were presented and interviews began within three weeks. Both positions were filled by the Ohio-Ontario NPAworldwide team.

During the search process, the client declared, “We have never had a search firm provide us with this many qualified candidates in such a short period of time for a position at this level.”

NPAworldwide Recognizes $5 Million Achiever

January 30th, 2015 by The Imagination Factory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616.455.6776 x17

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – January 30, 2015 – Luke Greene, the owner of Broward-Dobbs, Inc. in Atlanta GA (USA) has been recognized by NPAworldwide for attaining Platinum Recruiter Achievement Status. There are fewer than 50 recruiters in the global network who have achieved this level of production or higher.

“Recruiter Achievement Status recognizes cumulative salary totals within NPAworldwide,” reported president Dave Nerz. “It represents lifetime achievement, so it is a tribute to both individual productivity and network tenure. Split-fee placements through NPAworldwide are just a portion of Mr. Greene’s overall business. Reaching Platinum status for cumulative salaries exceeding US $5 million is a remarkable accomplishment. Having done so in a shared-fee environment makes it even more impressive and is a testimonial to his ability to work effectively with others to create mutual success.”

“I’m honored to have received this recognition,” commented Luke Greene, “but I also realize I wouldn’t be here without the tremendous support and cooperation from my NPAworldwide trading partners. Working cooperatively to fill job openings helps me get the best candidate in front of my client faster than my competitors.”

NPAworldwide recognizes six levels of performance through the Recruiter Achievement Status program. Platinum is the third-highest level, following Double Platinum and Platinum Premier. Recruiters who have achieved Platinum level production or higher represent the top 4 percent of all NPAworldwide recruiters globally.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. With the addition of NBN, the network has nearly 500 locations with 1,200 recruiters in 30 countries on 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com.

Luke Greene, luke@broward-dobbs.com, +1 770 399-0744

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NPAworldwide Announces 4 New Members

January 7th, 2015 by The Imagination Factory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw, Director of Corporate Communications
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616.455.6776 x17

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – January 7, 2015– NPAworldwide, a member-owned recruitment network, is pleased to announce the following recruitment firms as new members:

  • Lace Archibald & Associates LLC (www.laceassociates.com), Austin, Texas, USA
    • Specializing accounting, finance, and technology
  • HR Recruiting Service, (www.hrrecruitingservice.com) New York, New York, USA
    • Focus on engineering, IT, industrial, administrative, manufacturing, finance, health and accounting
  • BigR.io (http://bigr.io), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Specializing in big data and software in the information technology space
  • Bell & Associates (www.bellsearchfirm.com), Kansas City, Kansas, USA
    • Areas of focus include: accounting/finance, human resources and executive professionals across all industries

“As a member-owned cooperative, each member firm is a part-owner of our network,” said Dave Nerz, president of NPA. “Independent recruitment agencies that join NPAworldwide are committed to increasing their service to clients and candidates by working together with other member firms and sharing the resulting fees. Congratulations to our new members who have made the decision to join NPAworldwide. We look forward to their success in our recruitment network.”

NPAworldwide membership is offered on a selective basis to independently-owned recruitment firms who meet the network’s enrollment criteria and have a strategic interest in making split placements.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. The network has more than 400 member offices with 1,200 recruiters in 30 countries on 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com.

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NPAworldwide Recognizes Top Achieving Recruiters

December 23rd, 2014 by The Imagination Factory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616.455.6776 x17

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – December 23, 2014 – NPAworldwide, a global recruiting network, is pleased to announce the following recruiters have earned Platinum or Double Platinum Recruiter Achievement Status:

Double Platinum – representing cumulative salaries of at least US $10 million

Platinum – representing cumulative salaries of at least US $5 million

“Recruiter Achievement Status recognizes cumulative salary totals within NPAworldwide,” commented president Dave Nerz. “It represents lifetime achievement, so it is an acknowledgement of network tenure in addition to individual productivity. Split placements through NPAworldwide are just a fraction of our members’ overall business. Only a very small number of our members have reached the Platinum or Double Platinum levels of achievement.”

NPAworldwide recognizes six levels of performance through the Recruiter Achievement Status program. Platinum Premier is the highest, followed by Double Platinum, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Less than 4 percent of all NPAworldwide recruiters globally have achieved Platinum or Double Platinum status.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. The network has more than 425 member offices with 1,200 recruiters in 30 countries on 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com.

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NPAworldwide Enrolls New Member Recruiting Agencies

December 9th, 2014 by The Imagination Factory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw, Director of Corporate Communications
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 455-6776 x17

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – December 9, 2014 – NPAworldwide, a member-owned recruitment network, has announced the enrollments of the following firms:

  • Advantage Talent (advantagetalentinc.com), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Focusing nationally on accounting and financial positions
  • Atwood Executives (www.atwoodexecutives.com) Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Specializing in the cardiology and medical device markets
  • Boston Services, LLC (www.bostonserv.com), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Making IT placements on both a permanent and contract basis
  • Compass Points Consulting (www.compasspointsconsulting.com), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Making placements in human resources, pharmaceutical / healthcare, accounting, finance, operations, IT services, engineering / technical, sales / marketing, and bilingual / unilingual.
  • Global Search Pte Ltd (www.globalsearch.com.sg), Singapore
    • Making placements in human resources, pharmaceutical / healthcare, accounting, finance, operations, IT services, engineering / technical, sales / marketing, and bilingual / unilingual.
  • Gulf Stream Search (gulfstreamsearch.wordpress.com), Miami, Florida, USA
    • Making placements within the food and nutraceutical manufacturing industry
  • Headcount Solutions Poland (www.headcount.pl) Warsaw, Poland
    • Specializing in legal, real estate, IT, banking and finance, pharmaceutical, medical devices and life sciences, logistics and supply chain management
  • Staff Link (www.stafflinkgroup.com.au), Perth, Australia
    • Providing recruitment services for administrative, management, trades & technical recruitment on a casual, temp to perm or permanent basis
  • Talent Gallery – Belgium (www.talent-gallery.com), Nossegem, Belgium
    • Specializing in consumer goods, retail, DIY, IT, telecom, energy, supply chain, automotive, construction, oil & gas, engineering, chemicals and banking
  • Talent Gallery – Germany (www.talent-gallery.de), Munich, Germany
    • Focusing on consulting & manufacturing/ engineering in the automotive, consulting, electrical & electronics, energy & utilities, life science (pharmaceutical), manufacturing/engineering, chemical & petrochemical industries
  • Talent Gallery – Scandinavian Search Group (www.talent-gallery.no), Porsgrunn, Norway
    • Specializing in construction (including suppliers), consulting, retail/logistics, energy, HR/personnel, IT, economics/management/finance, sales/marketing B2B, and technical management positions
  • True North Consultants (www.truenorthconsultants.com), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Focusing on technology, accounting, finance, tax, and audit positions nationwide
  • Wright Starr Global (www.wrightstarr.com), Singapore
    • Focusing on aerospace & aviation, testing inspection & certification, oil & gas and petrochemicals, transportation & infrastructure, clean & renewable energy, education, HR & finance

“Congratulations to each of our new members,” said Dave Nerz, president of NPAworldwide. “By joining NPAworldwide, these recruiting agencies are invested in the network as owners. Membership in NPAworldwide allows independent recruitment agencies to more effectively serve their clients and candidates by partnering with other member firms on a split-fee basis.”

NPAworldwide membership is offered on a selective basis to independently-owned recruitment firms who meet the network’s enrollment criteria and have a strategic interest in making split placements.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. The network has more than 400 member offices with 1,200 recruiters in 30 countries on 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com.

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Global Recruitment Network Welcomes 4 New Member-Owners

October 10th, 2014 by The Imagination Factory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw, Director of Corporate Communications
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616.455.6776 x17

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – October 10, 2014 – NPAworldwide, a member-owned recruitment network, has announced the enrollments of the following firms:

  • Staff Smart Inc. (www.staffsmart.net) San Diego, California, USA
    • Specializing exclusively in IT
  • EgoValeo (www.egovaleo.it) Rome, Italy
    • Focus on banking, insurance, engineering process, chemical process, alternative energy, administration, business development, executive management, information technology, and manufacturing
  • Fideligencia (www.fideligencia.com) Mexico City, Mexico
    • Specializing in hospitality, marketing / sales, information technology, life science, finance, and human services globally
  • Excellence In Recruiting (www.eirecruiting.com), Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Areas of focus include: accounting / finance, chemical, engineering, environment, oil / gas / refinery, therapists, aerospace, defense, electronics development, hardware / software engineering, IT administrators, IT analysts, IT developers, IT programmers, information security / cyber security, attorneys

“As a member-owned cooperative, each member firm is a part-owner of our network,” said Dave Nerz, president of NPA. “Independent recruitment agencies that join NPAworldwide are committed to increasing their service to clients and candidates by working together with other member firms and sharing the resulting fees. Congratulations to our new members who have made the decision to join NPAworldwide. We look forward to their success in our recruitment network.”

NPAworldwide membership is offered on a selective basis to independently-owned recruitment firms who meet the network’s enrollment criteria and have a strategic interest in making split placements.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. The network has more than 400 member offices with 1,200 recruiters in 30 countries on 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com.

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