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30 May 2025
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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 »

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28 May 2025
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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 »

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30 April 2025
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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.

GRAND 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 »

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30 April 2025
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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 »

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GRAND 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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – May 10, 2024 – NPAworldwide is proud to announce that Russ Hovendick of Client Staffing Solutions, Inc. (www.clientstaffingsolutions.com) has received the NPAworldwide Community Service Award. This award is presented in recognition of outstanding community service by an individual member of NPAworldwide. In addition to this honor, NPAworldwide has made a contribution of US$1,000 to Empire Baptist Ministries (www.empirebaptistministries.org), which provides a variety of chaplaincy and ministry services across South Dakota. Read the rest of this entry »

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA – March 29, 2024 – 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 market conditions and challenges.

“As president of NPAworldwide, I am delighted to welcome our newly-elected Board of Directors members,” said Kerry Crockett. “Each individual brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to our organization, embodying the spirit of collaboration and innovation that defines our community. I have no doubt that their insights and leadership will drive us forward as we continue to empower recruiters worldwide. Together, we are poised to embrace the opportunities and challenges ahead, further solidifying NPAworldwide’s position as a leader in the global recruitment industry.” Read the rest of this entry »