We are a retained search firm that partners with our clients to locate and attract the best possible candidates. We focus on finding talent with the right combinations of skills and fit and looking at both current and future requirements. Experience Marc Farrell, BA, MBA, Managing Partner – Search. The background commences with over 20 years of corporate HR experience in Canada and the United States, in a wide variety of industries including oil/gas, building materials, automotive, consumer products, and technology. This has been followed by 12 years in retained search with a diverse group of clients and searches conducted across North America in manufacturing and engineering sectors. We have three guiding principles that we follow in every search: Understand The Client We take the time to develop a good understanding of your business. It is not just a question of being aware of the job description, we need to have a knowledge of what your business is all about. Appreciating your culture, your business challenges and the types of individuals who are successful, help us to refine our search. Research The Market Our research is critical. It is not just a question of placing an ad to identify active job seekers. Many of the candidates will be passive job seekers who will not respond to job boards. These candidates need to be identified and attracted directly with a concise and compelling value proposition. Respect the Employer Brand Many search companies underestimate the impact that a search firm can have in the market with the employer brand. We recognize that we are an extension of your brand, therefore communication, knowledge, and follow-up with prospective candidates can shape prospective candidates opinions on your brand. Why Do My Clients Use HR NAV + Retained Search. My clients understand the value of a retained search model and believe it produces better results . Insufficient talent. Many of my clients acknowledge that there is not the breadth of talent available from the job boards or responding directly to their corporate site. Clients want to ensure that they look at passive candidates. Support Employer Brand. Clients want a partner who understands and is committed to supporting their employer brand in the marketplace. Cost-effective Solution. We offer a number of cost-effect solutions which encourage long term partnerships and significantly reduce the external cost per hire. Who We Are Our Approach