Press Releases

Brian Small, Chris Wessell Receive Inaugural NPAworldwide Volunteer Awards

May 30th, 2025 by Veronica Blatt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 May 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
T: 616 871 3323
E: vblatt@npaworldwide.com

Side-by-side image of NPAworldwide volunteer award recipients. Brian Small is on the left. Chris Wessell is on the right.

Brian Small (L) and Chris Wessell (R).

NPAworldwide proudly announces the recipients of its inaugural Volunteer of the Year and New Volunteer of the Year Awards, celebrating outstanding service and leadership within its global recruitment community.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)— NPAworldwide is pleased to recognize Brian Small of Prime Management Group (London, Ontario, Canada) as the first-ever Volunteer of the Year and Chris Wessell of People Wise (Albany, New York, USA) as the inaugural New Volunteer of the Year. These awards honor exceptional contributions to NPAworldwide, the world’s leading recruitment community. Read the rest of this entry »


Lori Laird Receives NPAworldwide Community Service Award

May 28th, 2025 by Veronica Blatt

head shot photo of Lori LairdFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
28 May 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
T: 616 871 3323
E: vblatt@npaworldwide.com

We are pleased to announce that Lori Laird, from Davidson, Laird Inc., has been honored with the prestigious NPAworldwide Community Service Award. This award recognizes exceptional community service by an individual member of NPAworldwide.

In recognition of her significant contributions, NPAworldwide has made a generous donation of US$1,000 to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky (biak.us), an organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, prevention, and service. Read the rest of this entry »


Taufik Arief of People Search International Receives Prestigious 2025 NPAworldwide Chair’s Award

May 1st, 2025 by Veronica Blatt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 April 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
T: +1 616 871 3323
E: vblatt@npaworldwide.com

Taufik Arief of People Search International in Jakarta, Indonesia, has been honored with the 2025 NPAworldwide Chair’s Award for his exceptional contributions, mentorship, and lasting impact on the global recruitment network.

headshot of Taufik AriefGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)— Taufik Arief of People Search International in Jakarta (Indonesia), is the recipient of the 2025 NPAworldwide Chair’s Award. The Chair’s Award, established in 1996, recognizes a current or former NPAworldwide owner, manager, recruiter, or staff member, whose contributions and service to the network represent substantial and lasting benefit. Nominations are sought from the NPAworldwide membership, and the board of directors selects the recipient. Read the rest of this entry »


NPAworldwide Welcomes New and Returning Board Members to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation

April 30th, 2025 by Veronica Blatt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 April 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
T: +1 616 871 3323
E: vblatt@npaworldwide.com

NPAworldwide, the global recruitment network, announces the election of Patti Steen as Chair-Elect and Tim Lane as Secretary/Treasurer, along with the re-election of three directors to its Board. With leaders on multiple continents, the organization reaffirms its dedication to strategic growth, innovation, and fostering collaboration within its community of recruitment firms.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)—NPAworldwide, the world’s leading recruitment community, has elected a new slate of representatives to its board of directors. The election was held during the group’s virtual annual owners meeting. Member-owners also voted to approve the group’s audited financial statements, confirm the actions of the Board of Directors and conduct other official business. Read the rest of this entry »


NPAworldwide Unveils Bold Brand Evolution to Reflect Global Growth

April 10th, 2025 by Veronica Blatt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10 April 2025

Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
T: 616 871 3323
E: vblatt@npaworldwide.com

video introducing brand refresh for NPAworldwide, the world's leading recruitment community

Featuring a modern logo, vibrant colors, an inspiring mission, and the tagline “Placing People Together,” this transformation reinforces NPAworldwide’s commitment to connecting independent recruiting firms across the globe for collective success.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)—NPAworldwide, the world’s leading recruitment community, is excited to announce a significant brand evolution that reflects the organization’s growth and vision for the future. This new branding update aims to enhance the identity of NPAworldwide and reinforce its commitment to connecting independent recruitment firms around the world.​ Read the rest of this entry »


Recruitment Industry Shows Cautious Optimism Amidst Regional and Sectoral Variations: August 2024 Business Barometer Survey Results

August 23rd, 2024 by Veronica Blatt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
vblatt@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – August 23, 2024 – NPAworldwide, the leading global recruitment network consisting of independent firms, conducted its latest Barometer Survey in August 2024, with 181 member firms participating from around the world. The results indicate a mixed outlook for the recruiting industry ranging from cautious to optimistic based on sector. Read the rest of this entry »


Lora Lea Mock Achieves Double Platinum Recognition from NPAworldwide

August 9th, 2024 by Veronica Blatt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Veronica Blatt
Director of Corporate Communications
vblatt@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

image of Lora Lea MockGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – August 9, 2024 – Lora Lea Mock, from Professional Recruiters in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been honored with the prestigious Double Platinum Award by NPAworldwide. This recognition is part of the network’s Recruiter Achievement Status program and signifies a career milestone of surpassing US $10 million in cumulative salary totals. Read the rest of this entry »


Global Recruitment Network Adds 11 New Members

July 19th, 2024 by Veronica Blatt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Veronica Blatt
Director of Corporate Communications
vblatt@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – July 19, 2024 – Global recruitment network NPAworldwide is pleased to announce the addition of 11 new members during the month of June. The new partners are located in the USA, Canada, Australia, Spain and the United Kingdom, with recruitment specialties including engineering, healthcare, information technology, sales, and more across multiple industry sectors. Read the rest of this entry »


NPAworldwide Welcomes Diverse and Global Expansion with Addition of New Members 

June 19th, 2024 by Veronica Blatt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Veronica Blatt
Director of Corporate Communications
vblatt@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – June 19, 2024 – NPAworldwide, the premier global recruitment network, is proud to welcome the following new members. Spanning across various countries from Australia to Canada, and Germany to India, these diverse firms bring expertise in industries such as technology, accounting, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, and life sciences. Their addition enhances our network with a wealth of talent and resources, reaffirming our dedication to delivering exceptional global recruitment services. Read the rest of this entry »


NPAworldwide Honors Nerissa Reyes of Avanti People Partnership with Prestigious Chairman’s Award

May 23rd, 2024 by Veronica Blatt

Nerissa Reyes, 2024 NPAworldwide Chairman's Award RecipientFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
vblatt@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – May 23, 2024 – Nerissa Reyes of Avanti People Partnership in metro Manila (Philippines), is the recipient of the 2024 NPAworldwide Chairman’s Award. The Chairman’s Award, established in 1996, recognizes a current or former NPAworldwide owner, manager, recruiter, or staff member, whose contributions and service to the network represent substantial and lasting benefit. Nominations are sought from the NPAworldwide membership, and the board of directors selects the recipient. Read the rest of this entry »


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