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Home > Employers > TAG vs. Retained Exec. Srch. Firms
The Arthur Group vs. Traditional Retained Executive Search Firms

The Arthur Group Similarity

The FACTS

Traditional Retained Executive Search firms

The Arthur Group

Provides a confidential way to hire executives

YES

YES

Primarily focused on the needs of the Employer

YES

YES

Watches the market for candidates that might be a good fit for the company even when no search is open

YES

YES

Conducts preliminary interviews to screen candidates

YES

YES

Provides on site interview facilities for confidential searches

YES

YES

 
The Arthur Group Difference

Is a no cost, no obligation way to source candidates

NO

YES

Focused on Leadership candidates only

NO

YES

Guarantees the candidate for 1 full year

NO

YES

Maintains a database of more than 7,000 candidates to choose from

NO

YES

Conducts in depth interviews and documents primary achievements prior to introduction

NO

YES

Allows you access to “all” candidates in their system

NO

YES

Does not require exclusivity

NO

YES

Does not require retainers

NO

YES

Focuses on the “local” market to reduce relocation expenses

NO

YES

Guarantees not to recruit your newly placed candidate “ever”

NO

YES

Serves companies by providing both temporary and permanent candidates

NO

YES

Average Search time needed to provide candidates

6 months

2 weeks

Lists the Arthur Group as a credible place to find opportunities

YES