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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – March 5, 2024 – NPAworldwide, a member-owned recruitment network with headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan (USA), has announced the appointment of Kerry Crockett, MBA, CPC, CAE, CMP Fellow, DES, as its new President and Chief Operating Officer. Crockett succeeds Past President Dave Nerz, who will retire June 30, 2024 after an 18-year tenure. Read the rest of this entry »

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – March 10, 2023 – The membership of NPAworldwide has elected a new slate of representatives to its board of directors. The election was held during the organization’s virtual annual meeting. Other highlights included an update on the network’s growth and success.

“NPAworldwide is governed by an all-volunteer group of elected representatives,” said president Dave Nerz. He added, “We value their commitment to our member-owned network. The outstanding direction and support provided by these volunteers is a contributing factor to NPAworldwide’s continued success.” Read the rest of this entry »

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – May 15, 2020 – NPAworldwide, a global recruitment network, announced the results of a special COVID-19 survey. The survey was completed by owners and managers of independent recruitment firms that are members of the NPAworldwide global network. The survey opened April 21 and ended on April 30, 2020. Participants were asked to document business conditions related to their business, their clients’ businesses, and their exposure to the recruitment market as a whole. Results are a good indicator of what the independent recruitment firms might be experiencing on a global basis. Read the rest of this entry »

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – April 23, 2019 – The membership of NPAworldwide has elected a new slate of representatives to its board of directors.

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

• Taufik Arief, People Search Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia), was elected to a one-year term as director for AsiaPacific.
• Jason Elias, Elias Recruitment (Sydney, Australia), was elected to a one-year term as chair-elect, which will continue automatically to a two-year term as chairman
• Scott King, Kings Resources (Brisbane, Australia), was elected to a one-year term as a director for AsiaPacific.
• Laura LaBine, LaBine & Associates (San Francisco, California, USA), was elected to a two-year term as a director with Practice Group focus.
• James Lyons, JD, CPC, LHI Executive Search (New York, New York, USA), was elected to a two-year term as secretary/treasurer.
• Pam Robison, J. Gifford, Inc. (Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA), was elected to a two-year term as director for the Americas.
• Laura Schmieder, Premier Placement, Inc. (Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA), was elected to a one-year term as director for the Americas.
• Alfy Zidan, PureAudit (Wassenaar, the Netherlands), was elected to a one-year term as director for EMEA.

Bill Benson of WilliamCharles Executive Search (Grand Rapids, Michigan), is in the final year of his term as chairman.

“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.”

The board of directors is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the member-owned global recruitment network. Each person on the board of directors also owns and operates a member recruiting firm. As board members, directors develop an annual budget and oversee network administration.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide is a recruitment network facilitating placements between its members. The network more than 500 locations with 1,500 recruiters across 6 continents. For more information, please visit www.npaworldwideworks.com.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – October 18, 2016 –NPAworldwide is celebrating its 60th anniversary of helping members make split placements this year. NPAworldwide, a global recruitment network, is based in Grand Rapids, MI, and has 500 member firms and more than 1400 recruiters across 6 continents.

“NPAworldwide, on our 60th anniversary, has truly gone global with my election as the first Asian-Australian chair,” said Board of Directors chairman Nerissa Reyes, of Avanti People Partnership International, a global recruiting firm operating from the Philippines. “With 500 member firms covering six continents, the NPAworldwide global recruitment network has a well-entrenched global branding.”

Established in 1956, NPAworldwide is governed by a board of directors elected by and from the membership and supported by a professional staff. NPAworldwide’s mission is to enhance the effectiveness of member-owners’ operations locally, regionally, and globally while respecting unique geographic needs and differences, and to offer opportunities for increased revenue through cooperative recruitment, benefit from access to an experienced peer group, enhanced marketing capabilities, and access to progressive technology and resources. The network is committed to fostering personal and professional growth through a membership based on a foundation of trust, ethics, and professionalism.

“At 60 years, NPAworldwide has been built on ethics, trust and long-lasting friendships that have grown stronger to better serve the global recruitment industry,” Ms. Reyes said.

She further commented that one key to NPAworldwide’s success is the network’s ability to adapt to the recruitment industry’s ever-changing landscape. “Technology has greatly changed the recruitment scenario. Companies are looking for solutions to their global recruitment needs. During these times of talent shortage, NPAworldwide member recruitment firms are located throughout more than 40 countries providing local talent across borders. NPAworldwide members exchange best practices, knowledge of local culture, and the latest recruitment tools for the employer / employee marketplace.

“Longevity is not always the best measure of success; however, 60 years in a business as difficult and fluid as recruitment is a challenge worth celebrating!” said NPAworldwide president, Dave Nerz. “We have moved from distribution of time-sensitive materials by post to a purely internet-based tool, we have moved from locally-shared business to globally-connected discussions, and we have moved from just a few member firms to 500 global partners!”

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

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – May 1, 2015 – NPAworldwide has launched a new website, www.npaworldwideworks.com, to promote its global recruiting capabilities to an employer audience. This new digital resource expands the network’s digital footprint and supports its marketing, advertising, and social media activities. Additionally, NPAworldwide members now have a dedicated tool to use with their clients to explain how membership in a global recruitment network benefits those clients.

NPAworldwide members are independently-owned, boutique recruitment firms. Membership in NPAworldwide allows small agencies to compete effectively with larger franchises or multinational staffing companies by expanding reach and capability. Clients benefit from having a single point of contact along with local and global expertise.

According to NPAworldwide president Dave Nerz, “The new employer-focused website reflects a shift in our marketing strategy. It is clear that our member-owners value their NPAworldwide membership and consider it a key advantage. Members have asked for tools to promote NPAworldwide to their clients, and we’re excited about the launch of this website.”

The new website showcases a strong visual element, blog, and numerous case studies, among other features. Employers can also download a free white paper, Five Options for Global Talent Search, and request a referral to an NPAworldwide member.

Employers are encouraged to visit NPAworldwide at www.npaworldwideworks.com to learn more.

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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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – September 10, 2014 – NPAworldwide has purchased all the outstanding shares of The National Banking Network, Inc. (NBN) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA effective September 1, 2014. NBN is the operator of the Accounting Career Network and the Banking & Financial Services Career Network.

“NPAworldwide and NBN are recruitment networks sharing values, philosophies, and a common interest in the success of our member firms,” said Dave Nerz, the President of the newly-combined business. “There is limited duplication in the industries served by our networks, but some differences in the geographic markets in which we are active.”

The NBN employee team will remain in their respective roles. Bob Cozzens, who was an active owner of NBN, has retired from his day-to-day role but will act as the NBN Advisor to the NPAworldwide Board of Directors to offer expertise and experience throughout the integration period. NBN will be run independently of NPAworldwide while the services and membership of the organizations are evaluated for the best integration opportunities to leverage the expertise of each network.

This transaction connects NPAworldwide with more than 50 new member recruitment agencies, with minor overlap in the sectors NPAworldwide has historically served. The acquisition opens geographic markets to NBN previously not penetrated, according to Nerz. NBN adds active recruitment firms working with clients and candidates in banking, finance, accounting, loan origination and processing, audit, tax, and various other technology and banking specialties.

NPAworldwide is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has more than 425 member offices operating from locations in 34 countries. NPAworldwide members employ nearly 1200 recruitment consultants. This acquisition will add nearly fifteen percent more locations to NPAworldwide’s recruitment network and increase existing revenues by more than twenty percent.

“The blending of these two similar but unique networks will take time,” acknowledges Jeff McGraw, the Chairman of NPAworldwide. “The NPAworldwide member-ownership model will need to be blended with a strong and effective privately-owned model that NBN has mastered. We intend to take the time needed to understand what NPAworldwide does best and can be shared with NBN, just as NPAworldwide will leverage the best practices established by NBN. We believe the networks will be better together than operating as separate organizations. We are not going to rush to single solution, but we have a vision for a simple merged membership in the foreseeable future.”

About NBN. NBN (www.nbn-jobs.com) was founded in 1986 and will continue to operate from Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

About NPAworldwide. NPAworldwide, operating since 1956, 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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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – April 29, 2014 – NPA, The Worldwide Recruiting Network has rebranded as NPAworldwide, including a new corporate logo. The rebranding effort takes advantage of an opportunity to tie the corporate name to the website (www.npaworldwide.com) to ensure more consistent branding.

“For nearly sixty years, the NPA name has served our organization well,” commented chairman Jeff McGraw. “However, as we continue to expand globally, there is a disconnect between our NPA name and our NPAworldwide website. This update to our name makes it easier to tell our current story without sacrificing our impressively long history of success.”

The rebranding is an evolutionary process that will be completed over the next thirty days as the name and logo are changed. NPAworldwide is embarking on a marketing campaign in 2014 to reach job seeker and employer audiences, so the rebranding effort is especially timely.

“There are hundreds of organizations globally operating under the NPA letters,” remarked president Dave Nerz. “But there is only one NPAworldwide. This small but significant change allows NPAworldwide to move forward while minimizing the need for massive change and unnecessary costs for both the organization and our members. The new brand clearly identifies a significant differentiator for our network and our membership: global reach.”

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

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – March 20, 2014 – Jason Elias, owner of Elias Recruitment (Sydney, Australia), is the recipient of the 2014 Chairman’s Award, presented by NPA, The Worldwide Recruitment Network. The Chairman’s Award, established in 1996, recognizes an NPA owner, manager, recruiter, or staff member, whose contributions and service to NPA represent substantial and lasting benefit. Nominations are sought from the NPA membership, and the board of directors selects the recipient by secret ballot.

Elias Recruitment joined NPA in 2003. Since then, Mr. Elias has served as a two-time regional director on the NPA board of directors, local ambassador and meeting host, master of ceremonies at numerous NPA events, and continues to be a dedicated supporter of membership growth throughout Australia.

“Jason has contributed in so many ways to the success of our organization. He has done this most frequently by contributing his time, energy and ideas to make his fellow members more successful. Jason has acted as coach, mentor and motivator to so many members aspiring to greater business results. Jason’s care and attention to others’ issues is what makes him different,” commented NPA president Dave Nerz. “It is entirely appropriate for Jason’s many contributions to be recognized with this award.”

“I’m truly honored and humbled to receive this recognition from NPA,” stated Mr. Elias. “This award is a true testament to NPA’s global capacity, and I thank everyone who has been involved in NPA’s worldwide expansion. I stand among incredible company.”

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

About NPA, The Worldwide Recruiting Network. NPA, www.npaworldwide.com, is a global recruiting network facilitating placements between its members. NPA has 400 member offices with more than 1,200 individual consultants in 28 countries on 6 continents.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – March 18, 2014 – The membership of NPA, The Worldwide Recruiting Network has elected a new slate of representatives to its board of directors. The NPA board of directors is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the member-owned international recruiting network. Each NPA director also owns and operates a member recruiting firm. As board members, directors establish NPA’s business plan, identify strategic priorities, develop an annual budget, and oversee network administration.

“NPA is a member-owned recruitment network and board leadership is a key part of our success as an organization,” said NPA president Dave Nerz. He added, “Over the years, our members have provided NPA with outstanding direction and support by electing board members with great insight, industry knowledge, and business expertise. This year is no exception.” Jeff McGraw, NPA chairman, remarked, “The challenges facing third-party recruiters are significant. NPA 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 NPA.”

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

• Jeff McGraw, The Callos Companies (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA), automatically assumed the two-year term as chairman, following a one-year term as chairman-elect.
• Glenn Arnold, Arnold Group Australia (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia), was elected to a two-year term as a director. He serves on the membership development committee.
• Bill Benson, WilliamCharles Executive Search (Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA), was elected to a two-year term as a director. He serves on the affiliations, partnerships, & sponsors committee.
• Geoff Crews, Forsythes (Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia), was re-elected to a two-year term as director. He serves on the tools, services, & knowledge and affiliations, partnerships, & sponsors committees.
• Joshua Ro, People Consulting Group (Seoul, Korea), was re-elected to a two-year term as a director. He serves on the membership retention & engagement committee.
• Judy Tilmont, JST Search Group (Indiananpolis, Indiana, USA), was elected to a two-year term as a director. She serves on the membership retention & engagement committee.

About NPA, The Worldwide Recruiting Network. NPA, www.npaworldwide.com, is a global recruiting network facilitating placements between its members. NPA has 400 member offices with more than 1,200 individual consultants in 30 countries on 6 continents.

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