Career Group Companies Unclaimed
National, women-owned recruitment firm delivering specialized staffing, executive search, and workforce solutions across industries.
Career Group Companies is a national, women-owned recruitment and advisory firm that connects top talent with leading organizations across corporate services, creative, fashion, technology, and events. Founded in 1981 by Susan Levine, the company operates through five specialized divisions—Career Group, Syndicatebleu, Fourth Floor, Career Group Search, and Career Group Events—forming a broad network across the United States. The organization emphasizes high-touch, relationship-driven recruiting, rigorous candidate evaluation, and thoughtful workforce planning designed to align people with culture and strategy. The firm serves both job seekers and employers, delivering services including direct hire, temp-to-hire, permanent staffing, executive search, and recruitment process outsourcing, as well as payroll solutions. Its mission across divisions is to elevate the talent ecosystem by sourcing diverse candidates, supporting equal opportunity employment, and partnering with nonprofits and university programs to broaden opportunity. Career Group Companies stresses discretion, integrity, and long-term outcomes, aiming to place leaders who shape company culture and business performance. As a WBENC-certified Women-Owned business, the organization highlights its commitment to diversity, leadership development, and community impact. Its teams work across multifaceted industries—administrative and corporate staffing, hospitality, creative and marketing, information technology, finance and accounting, private services, and fashion—providing tailored strategies for mid-market and national clients alike. The company positions itself as a trusted partner that combines market insight, a broad recruiter network, and a data-informed approach to help organizations hire for today and build for tomorrow.
Career Group Companies is committed to equal opportunity employment and to delivering high-touch recruitment that helps clients build diverse, high-performing teams while guiding candidates toward meaningful careers.
What we offer
Direct Hire
Connects companies with top talent for long-term success.
www.careergroupcompanies.com/direct-hire-staffing-agencyTemp-to-Hire
Flexible staffing model that allows employers to assess candidates before full-time commitment.
www.careergroupcompanies.com/temp-hiringTemporary Staffing
Efficiently scale your workforce with flexible temporary staffing solutions tailored to your needs.
www.careergroupcompanies.com/temp-hiringExecutive Search
Connects organizations with top-tier executive talent through tailored recruitment strategies.
www.careergroupcompanies.com/executive-searchRecruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
RPO offers tailored recruitment solutions to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experience.
www.careergroupcompanies.com/recruitment-process-outsourcingPayroll Services
Streamline payroll management while enhancing employee experience and compliance.
www.careergroupcompanies.com/payrolling-servicesMarket segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Executive search and senior leadership recruitment
Identification, confidential recruitment, and placement of C‑suite and board‑level leaders using global networks and rigorous candidate evaluation.
Direct hire recruitment
Permanent placement services that source passive candidates, perform rigorous screening, and deliver fast time-to-fill with no-upfront-cost engagement models.
Contingent workforce and staff augmentation
Flexible access to vetted contingent workers, contractor staffing, and ready-to-deploy talent pools for project-based needs and rapid scaling.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
End-to-end recruitment operations delivered on a managed, subscription basis to own sourcing, screening, offer management, and TA process outcomes for improved quality of hire and hiring efficiency.
Employer of record and payroll services
Offerings that manage payroll, taxes, contracts, and HR logistics for international or remote hires, reducing legal and administrative burden for the employer.
More information about our offering
Direct Hire
Direct Hire is Career Group Companies’ direct placement service. We curate searches to extend a full-time offer, assist with the interview process, and support onboarding to ensure a smooth transition. The service emphasizes attracting top talent, strengthening the employer brand, and delivering long-term staffing results by aligning hires with client culture and leadership needs. It highlights diverse sourcing and potential cost savings through efficient recruitment.
- Attracts High-Caliber CandidatesOur recruitment team uses extensive networks to draw in talented individuals who may be hesitant to leave their current positions, thereby expanding the talent pool for your organization.
- Enhances Employer BrandingOur recruiters effectively represent your brand to candidates, promoting your organization as an employer of choice through competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
- Focuses on Long-Term FitsBy identifying candidates who are committed to long-term career growth, we help mitigate turnover rates and enhance overall team stability.
- Reduces Recruitment CostsUtilizing our services can lead to significant cost reductions related to hiring and training, as we help identify candidates who are likely to stay and thrive within your organization.
- Promotes Diversity and InclusionOur focus on diverse sourcing aligns with your organization's values, ensuring a wider representation in the workplace and fulfilling equal employment objectives.
- Encourages Skill GrowthOur process includes assessing candidates for not just immediate fit, but also their potential for professional development and alignment with future staffing needs.
Temp-to-Hire
Temp-to-Hire provides a flexible staffing model whereby candidates start as temporary staff with the option to convert to full-time. It enables organizations to scale their workforce quickly, while controlling onboarding costs through agency payroll management. The model supports faster time-to-hire, access to specialized talent, improved retention, and a reduced administrative burden.
- Lowers Onboarding CostsBy managing payroll, the agency minimizes upfront costs associated with hiring and onboarding new employees.
- Adapts to Business NeedsThe Temp-to-Hire model allows for swift adjustments to workforce levels, whether for seasonal peaks or special projects.
- Speeds Up Hiring ProcessThe Temp-to-Hire model helps organizations quickly fill roles with qualified candidates, reducing time lost in recruitment.
- Reduces HR TasksOutsourcing payroll and administrative tasks simplifies the hiring process, allowing companies to focus on core activities.
- Enhances Employee CommitmentThe model enables candidates to evaluate the workplace culture, contributing to better long-term retention rates.
- Connects with Qualified ProfessionalsTemp-to-Hire staffing provides access to a diverse talent pool, ensuring candidates meet specific roles and skill requirements.
Temporary Staffing
Temporary staffing provides reliable, project-based, seasonal, or event staffing through Career Group's temporary talent network. It delivers fast access to qualified professionals, enabling organizations to scale up or down quickly, with the agency handling payroll and onboarding. Benefits include flexibility, cost efficiency, streamlined hiring, adaptability, access to specialized skills, and reduced admin burden.
- Quick Workforce AdjustmentEasily hire temporary staff as project needs change, ensuring you have the right talent at all times.
- Simplify Hiring ProcessesFocus on your core operations as we manage all administrative tasks related to temporary staff.
- Accelerate OnboardingAccess ready-to-work candidates who meet your criteria fast, minimizing delays.
- Enhance FlexibilityAdjust staffing levels according to project demands or seasonal changes.
- Utilize Expert TalentConnect with a diverse talent pool across various industries to meet specific requirements.
- Cut Hiring CostsMinimize financial responsibilities by relying on our agency for payroll management.
Executive Search
Executive Search provides retained, high-touch recruitment for C-suite and leadership roles. It emphasizes specialized expertise, confidentiality, access to passive candidates, thorough screening, time efficiency, and skilled negotiation to secure top leadership.
- Ensure The Best FitOur rigorous screening process guarantees only the most qualified candidates are presented.
- Maintain DiscretionWe safeguard client and candidate identities to ensure privacy during the hiring process.
- Find Ideal LeadersOur industry knowledge and experience ensure the right fit for your leadership needs.
- Maximize OffersOur negotiation skills help solidify offers that attract top talent.
- Accelerate HiringOur structured approach reduces time-to-hire without compromising quality.
- Access Untapped TalentWe reach out to candidates who may not be actively seeking new roles but are open to opportunities.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provides end-to-end, tailored recruitment models and MSP-integrated solutions to optimize time-to-hire and costs, improve candidate experience, and support exclusive talent partnerships. It can be embedded on-site or managed remotely, with data-driven insights to measure performance.
- Streamline Talent AcquisitionEnd-to-end optimization ensures that every stage of recruitment—from sourcing to onboarding—is effectively managed for maximum impact.
- Enhance Hiring CollaborationBy forming exclusive partnerships, organizations benefit from a seamless and integrated recruitment experience, resulting in faster hiring times and better candidate satisfaction.
- Customized Recruitment SolutionsTailoring recruitment processes to fit specific organizational needs leads to improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Optimize Recruiting StrategyWith analytical insights, RPO helps organizations refine their hiring processes, ensuring they attract and retain the best candidates efficiently.
- Streamline CoordinationThis integration facilitates smoother collaboration between recruitment operations and client management, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Personalized Staffing SolutionsDedicated on-site teams ensure that the recruitment process aligns closely with the organization’s culture and hiring goals.
Payroll Services
Payroll Services handles payroll and benefits administration for temporary and part-time staff. The service offers an all-inclusive hourly rate covering taxes, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and benefits administration, reducing administrative burden, mitigating compliance risk, improving the employee experience, and providing scalable, cost-saving solutions.
- Reduce Administrative TasksOutsource payroll to alleviate HR workload and improve efficiency.
- Simplify Cost ManagementFixed pricing to manage payroll costs effectively.
- Ensure Full ComplianceComprehensive services to guarantee accurate payroll and reporting.
- Minimize Compliance RisksStay compliant with changing tax laws to reduce potential penalties.
- Enhance Employee AccessOnline portals for employees to access payroll and benefits easily.
- Adapt to Changing NeedsEfficiently scale payroll as your business grows while managing expenses.
- Leverage Advanced TechnologyUtilize the latest technology to streamline payroll processes and data management.
References
Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.
Executive search and senior leadership recruitment
Primary estimate uses Mordor Intelligence’s 2026 executive search market sizing and forecast (USD 63.99B; 10.11% CAGR to 2031) as the best-aligned, recent, and sector-specific source for C-suite/board search. Other providers report a wide range (USD ~15B–259B) driven by differing scope definitions; those figures were reviewed and weighted toward Mordor’s mid-range, specialist coverage to produce a rounded estimate of USD 64B and ~10.1% CAGR.
- Market Size (2026) USD 63.99 Billion; Growth Rate (2026 - 2031) 10.11% CAGR
- Global Executive Search Market anticipated to be worth USD 258.99 Billion in 2026; CAGR 5.14% (2026–2035)
- Market size (2024): USD 15.2 Billion; Forecast (2033): USD 27.4 Billion; CAGR 2026-2033: 6.8%
- Expected to grow to $31.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%
Direct hire recruitment
Primary base: Mordor Intelligence reports the global recruiting market at USD 690.3 billion in 2026 with a 7.47% CAGR (2026–2031). Direct-hire (permanent placement) is a service-type within that market; with temporary/contract staffing the largest single share (38.32%), I conservatively assume permanent/direct-hire represents ~30% of recruiting market value. 690.3B * 30% ≈ USD 207.1B (2026). Growth potential is estimated in line with the broader recruiting market (Mordor 7.47% CAGR), rounded to 7.5% for direct-hire. I cross-checked alternative estimates (BRI and sector reports) that show higher total-market and higher-growth scenarios and smaller submarket sizes for recruitment technology, which supports the chosen conservative split and CAGR.
Contingent workforce and staff augmentation
Search results show wide variation by definition: IT staff-augmentation reports range from ~$32.5B–$383.5B (different scopes and forecast horizons), while staff-augmentation market forecasts center near $122–131B (2025–2026). Contingent-workforce management subsegment is smaller (~$6.0B by 2032) and total contingent worker spend is much larger (US $1.1–1.3T). I selected a conservative, service-focused estimate (~$131.3B) aligned with the 360iResearch 2026 figure and blended CAGR (8.5%) as a midpoint between reported CAGRs (7.3%–9.8%), while acknowledging larger outlier projections (13%+).
- Market size was valued at USD 383.5 billion in 2025; expected to reach USD 1243.4 billion by 2035 at an estimated CAGR of 13.2%.
- 2025 USD 122.54 billion; 2026 USD 131.25 billion; 2032 USD 201.53 billion; CAGR 7.36%.
- Global contingent workforce management market is estimated to reach $6,017.21 Million by 2032; growing at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2032.
- US total contingent worker spending is estimated at $1.1–$1.3 trillion annually.
- IT Staff Augmentation Market projected from 32.5 billion USD in 2024; registering a CAGR of 7.3% (forecast period shown).
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Multiple market reports in the search results place the RPO market at roughly USD 10–11B in 2024–2025 (IMARC: USD 10.8B in 2025; MRFR: USD 10.28B in 2024). Forecasts from IMARC, MRFR, Polaris and The Business Research Company project strong expansion into the 2030s with projected CAGRs in the mid-teens (≈14.6%–16.1%), producing end‑decade/2034–2035 outcomes between ~USD 39B and USD 46B. I selected 10.8B (2025) as the current-size estimate and a consensus CAGR of 14.9% (rounded) based on these published forecasts.
- The global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) market size reached USD 10.8 Billion in 2025.
- IMARC expects the market to reach USD 39.0 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 14.87% during 2026-2034.
- As per Market Research Future analysis, the Corporate RPO Market Size was estimated at 10.28 USD Billion in 2024; CAGR: 14.75%.
- Recruitment Process Outsourcing Market Size Worth USD 45.06 Billion By 2034 | CAGR: 16.1%.
- The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Market Is Projected to Grow to USD 16.42 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 14.6%.
Employer of record and payroll services
Multiple market reports in the provided results converge on an Employer‑of‑Record (EOR) market around USD 5.9–6.0 billion in the mid‑2020s with a multi‑year CAGR ≈6.8% (to 2035). Mordor Intelligence’s payroll market and reported EOR share (≈16.15%) yields a consistent EOR estimate (~USD 5.7–6.0B). One vendor report (Papaya Global) presents a higher view ($6.4B in 2025; 22.8% CAGR to 2030), indicating upside and faster short‑term growth in some analyses, but the majority of sources in the searchResults support the ~USD 6.0B / 6.8% CAGR projection used here.
- The global employer of record market is valued at USD 5.97 Billion in 2026 ... CAGR of around 6.8% from 2026 to 2035.
- The Employer of Record Platform Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5973.59 million in 2026 ... projected to reach USD 10467.25 million by 2035, CAGR of 6.8%.
- The global EOR market reached $6.4B in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 22.8% CAGR to surpass $18.2B by 2030.
- Market Size (2026) USD 35.32 Billion (payroll services); employer‑of‑record services held 16.15% share (2025), implying an EOR segment in the mid‑single‑digit billions.
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