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Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – September 4, 2015 – NPAworldwide is pleased to recognize the following member recruiters for earning Platinum or Gold Recruiter Achievement Status:

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

• Violet Carandang, PeopleFind Inc. (www.peoplefindinc.com), Toronto, Ontario

Gold – representing cumulative salaries of at least US $2 million

• Amy Christ, Achieve Employment Solutions (www.achieveemployment.com), Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

“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. Member recruiters who have reached the Gold level or higher represent less than 10% of our entire membership. It is a significant accomplishment.”

NPAworldwide recognizes six levels of performance through the Recruiter Achievement Status program. Platinum Premier is the highest level, followed by Double Platinum, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

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.

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Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – August 28, 2015– NPAworldwide, a member-owned split placement network, is pleased to announce the following recruitment firms as new members:

• MaxGroup Search LLC (www.maxgroupsearch.com), West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
  • Specializing in civil, environmental, chemical, renewable and clean energy engineering industries
• Kibar Karya Sukses, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Providing executive-level search throughout Indonesia
• ISG – Austria (www.isg.com), Vienna, Austria (plus 7 additional locations in Austria)
  • Offering a wide range of services for all HR areas such as executive search, personnel consulting, personnel development & training, and outplacement on a global basis.
• ISG – Turkey (www.isg.com), Istanbul, Turkey (plus 2 additional locations in Turkey)
  • Offering a wide range of services for all HR areas such as executive search, personnel consulting, personnel development & training, and outplacement on a global basis.
• ISG – Germany (www.isg.com), Munich, Germany (plus 1 additional location in Ontario)
  • Offering a wide range of services for all HR areas such as executive search, personnel consulting, personnel development & training, and outplacement on a global basis.
• Focus Point Recruitment (www.focuspointrecruitment.com), Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
  • Areas of focus include: rail, construction, and nuclear
• Salomon Human Resources Services (www.salomon-hr.com), Zurich, Switzerland
  • Areas of focus include: automotive, manufacturing, IT/telco and medtech sectors
• Corporate Strategic Resourcing, Inc. (www.csrtalent.com), Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • IT recruitment firm specializing in providing senior level talent for fulltime, contract and contract-to-hire positions.

“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.

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Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – July 24, 2015 – David Evans of Perfect Fit Placement, Inc., www.perfectfitplacement.com, in greater Hartford, Connecticut (USA) has been recognized by NPAworldwide for attaining Gold Recruiter Achievement Status. There are just 100 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. Evans’ overall business. Reaching Gold status for cumulative salaries exceeding US $2 million is a significant 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 David Evans, “but I also realize I wouldn’t be here without the tremendous support and cooperation from my NPAworldwide trading partners. I rely on my partners to share job orders with me so that I can assist them in locating the best candidates for those roles.”

NPAworldwide recognizes six levels of performance through the Recruiter Achievement Status program. Gold is the fourth-highest level, following Platinum, Double Platinum and Platinum Premier. Recruiters who have achieved Gold level production or higher represent the top 8 percent of all NPAworldwide recruiters globally.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. The network has nearly 500 member offices across 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com or www.npaworldwideworks.com.

David Evans, devans@pfpjobs.com, +1 860-269-6312

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Contact: Veronica Scrimshaw
Director of Corporate Communications
vscrimshaw@npaworldwide.com
+1 616 871-3323

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – July 10, 2015– NPAworldwide, a member-owned recruitment network, is pleased to announce the following recruitment firms as new members: Read the rest of this entry »

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

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – April 15, 2015– NPAworldwide, a member-owned recruitment network, is pleased to announce the following recruitment firms as new members:

• Coffin & Associates (www.coffinonline.com), Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Specializing in commercial, industrial, and finance sector searches
• Veteran Career Headquarters (www.veterancareerhq.com), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Professional staffing and workforce management firm who focuses on providing the public and private sector qualified military personnel for hire
• Integrity Staffing Solutions (www.integrity-staffing.com), Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Areas of focus include information technology, engineering, and supply chain management
• BancSearch (www.bancsearch.com), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
  • Specializing in all areas of banking – commercial lending, credit/debit card, marketing, mortgage banking, retail banking, and credit administration
• Slama Global Search (www.slamaglobal.com), Boca Raton, Florida, USA
  • Making placements in the areas of financial services, manufacturing, aerospace, technology, signs & advertising, insurance, consumer product, luxury, construction, hospitality, travel, transportation, sports and leisure and healthcare

“Congratulations to each of our new members,” said Dave Nerz, president of NPA. “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 nearly 500 member offices across 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com or www.npaworldwideworks.com.

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Contact: Dave Nerz, President
dnerz@npaworldwide.com
+1 616.455.6776 x19

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – April 1, 2015 – Rick Corey of Rochester, New York (USA), is the recipient of the 2015 Chairman’s Award, presented by NPAworldwide. 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 by secret ballot.

Mr. Corey was previously the owner of OpticsProfessionals, LLC, as well as a longtime employee with Weterrings & Agnew, both located in Rochester. He served on the NPAworldwide board of directors for 14 years, including terms as director, secretary/treasurer, chairman-elect, chairman, and immediate past-chairman. Mr. Corey was also heavily involved on numerous committees and was a tireless advocate for the organization.

“Rick Corey was a steady hand at the wheel during some difficult times for the industry and challenges for the NPAworldwide network. Rick is the father of our current conservative-but-optimistic budgeting process that has kept the network on solid financial ground for many years,” commented NPAworldwide president Dave Nerz. “You never feel like you are working for Rick; you are just a member of his team. The Chairman’s Award is a fitting tribute to his many years of service and leadership.”

“It is a great honor to be awarded the Chairman’s Award,” stated Mr. Corey. “Being a member on various committees and on the Board of Directors has been a privilege and a great connection to members worldwide. Being involved in NPAworldwide has been a great experience, both personally and professionally.”

The Chairman’s Award was presented during a special luncheon as part of the NPAworldwide Global Conference.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. The network has nearly 500 member offices across 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com or www.npaworldwideworks.com.

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

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – March 24, 2015 – The membership of NPAworldwide has elected a new slate of representatives to its board of directors. The board of directors is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the member-owned international recruiting network. Each person on the board of directors also owns and operates a member recruiting firm. As board members, directors establish the NPAworldwide business plan, identify strategic priorities, develop an annual budget, and oversee network administration.

“NPAworldwide is a member-owned recruitment network and board leadership is a key part of our success as an organization,” said president Dave Nerz. He added, “Over the years, our members have provided the network with outstanding direction and support by electing board members with great insight, industry knowledge, and business expertise. This year is no exception.” Chairman Jeff McGraw remarked, “The challenges facing third-party recruiters are significant. NPAworldwide offers a remarkable venue for independent recruiters to compete in a global marketplace. I am excited to be working with such a dynamic group of business owners to implement a long-term growth strategy for our member-owned network.”

The individuals elected to the NPAworldwide board of directors include the following:

• Nerissa Reyes, Avanti People Partnership International (Manila, Philippines), was elected Chairperson-Elect, which is a one-year term. She will automatically become the Chairperson in 2016.
• Bill Benson, WilliamCharles Executive Search (Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA), was elected to a two-year term as a secretary/treasurer.
• Elsa Duty, Recruiting Services International / RSI (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA), was elected to a two-year term as director.
• James Seidel, James Seidel & Associates (Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada), was re-elected to a two-year term as a director.
• Patti Steen, The Pelsten Group (Seattle, Washington, USA), was elected to a two-year term as a director.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. The network has nearly 500 member offices with 1,200 recruiters in 30 countries on 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwide.com.

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