Retained Executive Search is the core business of Universal Search Associates.
With senior Professionals in offices across Europe, the Americas and the world, we have the ability to identify talent seamlessly across borders or domestically. Using our standardized 4-Step Search Engagement Process, our Clients are assured that they will receive consistent, thorough, search services and a strict adherence to the highest ethical standards in a timely manner while having any-time access to their engagement information digitally within a secured environment.
We pride ourselves in identifying, recruiting and assessing leaders whose experience, skills and records of success are a correct match to our Clients’ requirements and who will provide competitive advantage and sustainable value.
Our unique culture of collaboration and global knowledge sharing allows us to go well beyond recruitment in facilitating and influencing business relationships toward value creation. Our Professionals work on an exclusive retained basis with predetermined fees and guarantees.
Confidentiality: Universal Search Associates enforces and maintains strict security over all information accumulated during the course of an assignment. This includes information provided by Candidates and Clients and has enabled our Professionals to build and maintain strong relationships based on mutual trust with our Clients.
Research: To be effective in the identification of prospective executive Candidates, research must be current, realistic and relevant to the Client requirements. We utilize traditional executive search methods coupled with networking and the use of online information sites to ensure we develop a wide ranging portfolio of Candidates matching our Client’s needs and enhance their businesses.
Off Limits: Our Professionals rigorously adhere to their off limits policies in respect to Clients and Candidates.
Guarantees: Universal Search Associates’ standardized 4-Step Search Engagement Process ensures the Client attracts the right Candidates. We understand the implications of hiring a person that is not the right fit and we take ownership with a replacement guarantee that is laid out in each of our contract.
Reference Checking / Due Diligence: Universal Search Associates Professionals conduct rigorous, comprehensive, methodical reference checking and due diligence using our global knowledge network where necessary to ensure the Candidates’ credentials and experience are confirmed.
To learn more about our Retained Executive Search services, contact your local Universal Search Associates Professional by choosing the relevant country in the “Our offices worldwide” section of our Internet Site.
