Confidential Search

An effective confidential search approach is an art and can only be perfected with experience. PSG has invested decades to perfect a process that is built upon the principles of trust and discretion. In the last several years, as restructuring efforts and mergers/acquisitions have been on the rise, the request to support quiet searches to acquire top talent has doubled.

50% of our engagements are “quiet” or confidential searches

Attracting the best to a role requires the art of sharing an intriguing story with an attractive mandate without disclosing your brand. The words we use and the statements we make are carefully crafted for accuracy while carefully considering information can easily be “Googled” by prospects in the market. We do our own prior research to ensure our language and our statements cannot be tied back to publicly accessible data when creating role positioning statements.

How We Do It

We modify our Committed Search Accountability Blueprint to include key elements required for an effective and quiet search in the market:

We approach talent with a carefully researched and crafted role profile delivering an intriguing story while managing the expectations of the candidate and ensuring your brand and organization stay confidential.

Candidates may have a series of meetings with you before they know who you are and the organization you work for. We prepare you and the candidate for these interviews to ensure privacy and discretion are understood.

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We ask short-listed candidates to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to releasing any further details about your organization.

We limit the exposure of your brand until the late stages of the search when reaching finalist candidates.

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What People Are Saying

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Merle Ballaigues, President

“PSG took the time to understand our business and culture. We have done several searches with the PSG team and besides providing candidates who could do the job, our culture and business strategy were matched. PSG is so much more than a provider; they are knowledgeable experts and a partner. I would definitely recommend PSG.”

– Thomas International –

Marianne L. Pelletier, Director, Human Resources

“I have worked with PSG on an ongoing basis for over 10 years and have found the experience very rewarding. The team of search consultants is friendly and approachable and delivers first-rate quality service. The PSG team manages the hiring process efficiently, thoroughly, and with the utmost degree of professionalism. Always a delight to work with them!”

– Investment Planning Counsel –

Monica Frank, Director of Human Resources

“I have worked with a number of executive search firms throughout my career and have to say that I have been very impressed with the services provided by PSG. They demonstrate a high level of professionalism throughout the recruiting process from beginning to end. At the commencement of a project, the team takes time to fully comprehend the requirements for the position; they conduct exhaustive searches and keep us up-to-date on their progress including any roadblocks they may be experiencing; they present excellent candidates; and conduct thorough background checks. They are a true business partner who can be relied upon to deliver results.”

– PPG Industries –

Laurie Verbruggen, Human Resources Director

“I have worked with PSG on an ongoing basis for over 10 years and have found the experience very rewarding. The team of search consultants is friendly and approachable and delivers first-rate quality service. The PSG team manages the hiring process efficiently, thoroughly, and with the utmost degree of professionalism. Always a delight to work with them!”

– Schindler Elevators –