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May 7, 2024
Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), a Starfish Partners company, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in Forbes' esteemed lists, "America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms" and "America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms," marking our sixth year on these prestigious rankings. Joining DRI on these lists are fellow Starfish Partners companies, Kaye/Bassman and Sanford Rose Associates.
DRI ranked at #77 on the professional recruiting list and #122 on the executive recruiting list, Kaye/Bassman ranked at #97 on the professional recruiting list and #62 on the executive recruiting list, and Sanford Rose Associate ranked at #110 on the executive recruiting list. Our consistent recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence.
Over the past several years, DRI has been honored to stand among the industry's most respected firms, earning placements on the professional recruiting, staffing, and executive recruiting lists in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. This enduring recognition serves as a testament to the trust and confidence vested in us by our valued clients, candidates, and peers.
The selection process for America's Best Recruiting Firms is thorough and impartial, drawing insights from a comprehensive survey of over 9,300 recruiters, job candidates, and hiring managers. We are deeply grateful for the invaluable feedback and support that have propelled us to this esteemed acknowledgment.
Since 1983, Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) has been recognized as the relationship-focused search firm that assists top-tier organizations with recruiting, acquiring, and retaining high-impact talent for mission-critical positions. Visit us at www.directrecruiters.com and follow us on Twitter @DRI_Inc.
April 18, 2024
Direct Recruiters, Inc., a subsidiary of Starfish Partners, secured its spot in Hunt Scanlon's prestigious Annual Search Industry Rankings for the sixth consecutive year. Adding to the celebration, Kaye/Bassman International, another esteemed member of Starfish Partners, claimed a position on the coveted list.
Recognizing excellence in the realm of recruitment and talent solutions, the list encompasses the top 50 firms, spanning from industry giants to specialized boutique agencies. Ranking at #30 for DRI and #26 for KBIC, Starfish Partners takes pride in its subsidiaries' inclusion among the elite roster of the largest and most rapidly expanding executive search firms across the Americas.
For a comprehensive view of the rankings, click here.
March 28, 2024
Solon, OH - Mike Silverstein, Managing Partner of Healthcare IT and Life Sciences was recently a featured guest on the recruiting-focused podcast, The Pinnacle Take with Danny Cahill.
In the episode titled Takes on "A Network of Friendlies," Mike shared his valuable perspectives gained from his extensive experience in recruiting, offering listeners unique insights into how he started, cold calling, and more. As a seasoned professional in executive search and recruiting, Mike and Danny's discussion provided valuable takeaways for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Listen to the full episode here.
March 21, 2024
Solon, Ohio - Direct Recruiters, Inc., executive search firm, proudly announces its inclusion in Hunt Scanlon's prestigious 2024 'Top 40' rankings for both Healthcare and Life Sciences. This esteemed recognition underscores DRI's unwavering commitment to excellence in executive recruitment and its position as a premier provider of top-tier talent solutions in the industry.
Hunt Scanlon's annual rankings are highly regarded within the executive search community, serving as a benchmark for identifying the most influential and best-in-class recruitment firms. The 'Top 40' designation signifies DRI's exceptional performance, expertise, and proven track record in sourcing and placing top leaders within the healthcare and life sciences domains.
With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing healthcare and life sciences organizations, DRI leverages its extensive network, industry insights, and strategic approach to identify exceptional executive talent that aligns with clients' specific needs and objectives.
As the demand for top-tier leadership continues to rise in the dynamic healthcare and life sciences sectors, DRI remains at the forefront, empowering organizations to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
To view the Healthcare Top 40 Firms list, click here.
To view the Life Sciences Top 40 Firms list, click here.
March 12, 2024
Solon, Ohio - Direct Recruiters is proud to announce the inclusion in Hunt Scanlon's 2024 Select Guide to America's Top 250 Executive Search Firms. This guide provides a look at the best and most sought after recruiting providers, insider tips on industry trends, and guidance to corporate an organizational talent leaders.
The 2024 Select Guide to America’s Top 250 Executive Search Firms offers expertise from recruiting industry thought leaders to help clients navigate today’s complex hiring terrain.
To download the guide, click here.
February 26, 2024
Solon, Ohio – Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) and INNOVA People, Starfish Partners companies, are proud to announce the launch of INNOVA Healthcare and INNOVA Tech staffing practice areas. INNOVA People was acquired by Starfish Partners in 2023, merging with Direct Recruiters' staffing arm to form a leading staffing conglomeration within Starfish Partners.
Leveraging decades of expertise in healthcare and technology staffing and merging the staffing divisions of INNOVA People and Direct Recruiters Inc., these staffing specialty areas broaden the spectrum of talent acquisition and consulting services. This newly formed staffing powerhouse offers comprehensive solutions, including contract, contract-to-hire, and temporary placements. By expanding and launching the INNOVA Healthcare and INNOVA Tech specialized teams, INNOVA People, in collaboration with Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), will deliver best-in-class customized staffing services encompassing consulting, sourcing, identifying, acquiring, onboarding, and retaining top-tier professionals to top-tier organizations.
Moving forward, the combined staffing companies will be operating under the INNOVA People brand.
Joel Slenning, founder and Managing Partner of INNOVA People shared, “After investing significant time getting to know each other, it became obvious that this was the right move for INNOVA People. Dan Charney and Frank Myeroff of Direct Recruiters were the perfect people to build a strategic partnership with and grow our two businesses together as one. With the tenured expertise that the Direct Recruiters team brings to the table, and INNOVA’s very progressive, technology-driven, workforce solution offering I am confident that we have made a sound decision for both organizations and am excited about bringing our teams together and serving our health system clients made possible only through this collaboration.”
To further enhance and support team growth, the Starfish Partners companies will have offices in Ohio and Oregon. Operating throughout North America, the combined companies will expand their footprint to sourcing supplementary talent for the healthcare and technology sectors. CEO Joel Slenning, drawing from over two decades of experience, alongside the INNOVA People team, will leverage their distinctive technology stack and artificial intelligence platform, which have cemented the firm's reputation as a crucial staffing ally for the healthcare and technology industries.
“We have diligently been searching for the right firm to merge our existing staffing business with since the inception of Starfish Partners. Joel Slenning and INNOVA People are the ideal partner based on their existing footprint in the hospital IT space. Additionally, their expertise in several other areas of hospital staffing will allow us to become a complete solution for our clients. Frank Myeroff, Practice Leader and Managing Partner of the Direct Recruiters existing staffing group will work closely with Joel to continue to grow this division for Starfish across leading medical centers and several other strategic markets that we have identified,” shared Dan Charney, President and CEO of Direct Recruiters, Inc.
Learn more at www.innovapeople.com.