Direct Recruiters, Inc.

About Us

Since 1983, Direct Recruiters, Inc. has been recognized as the relationship-focused search firm specializing in building customized employment solutions. Our team offers contingency search, contract staffing and retained ‘Direct Retention’ search to source, identify, acquire, and retain top-performing professionals that elevate the success of our client organizations. In 2022, Direct Recruiters was acquired by an investment platform called Starfish Partners. Comprised of a family of companies focused on executive search and staffing, Starfish Partners allows our team at Direct Recruiters to expand our search offerings and resources to our clients and candidates alike.

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Direct Recruiters, Inc. makes the recruiting process easy and quick. Its goal is to locate and recruit qualified candidates in an expedient manner.

The firm’s professional team of Senior Recruiters and Research Associates will provide you with a consultative team approach carried out in 5 phases: Strategy, Recruitment, Implementation, Closure, and Follow-up.

Throughout its 5-phase process, the firm works closely with clients and candidates alike to ensure an efficient, effective and positive experience.

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Solutions And Expertise

Since 1983, Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) has been recognized as the relationship-focused executive search firm that assists top-tier organizations with recruiting, acquiring, and retaining high-impact talent for mission-critical positions.

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Career Services
  • Culture Shaping
  • Data Analy./Mrkt. Intell.
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Onboarding
  • Recruitment Research
  • Temporary Staffing
Industries
Functions
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Customer Service
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Information/Digital
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain

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News Briefings

Direct Recruiters Inc. Expands Food Industry Practice

Direct Recruiters Inc. (DRI) has expanded its capabilities and service offerings in the food and beverage practice area in collaboration with Owen Carryl, head of Starfish Partners food. “The synergistic partnership between Owen’s food practice and DRI’s extensive experience in food and related industries enables us to better serve our food industry clients across a broad

Direct Recruiters, Inc. and INNOVA People Join Forces to Form Healthcare and Tech Recruiting Divisions

Direct Recruiters Inc. (DRI) and INNOVA People, Starfish Partners companies, have launched INNOVA Healthcare and INNOVA Tech staffing practice areas. “We have diligently been searching for the right firm to merge our existing staffing business with since the inception of Starfish Partners,” said Dan Charney, president and CEO of Direct Recruiters, Inc. “Joel Slenning and

HR Leaders and Diversity Chiefs Continue to Push for Inclusion

HR leaders and executive recruiters alike say that promoting diversity and belonging in the workplace is not just a buzzword. It’s a crucial aspect of modern businesses. Companies that foster diversity and belonging have been proven to have better financial performance, increased innovation, and a more engaged workforce. However, a recent report from The Christopher

Direct Recruiters Inc. Appoints Practice Leader

Direct Recruiters Inc. (DRI) has named Christian Byrd as practice leader, medical device, overseeing operations in North America and the Asia Pacific region. Mr. Christian will partner with medical device clients across various functions, including commercial, medical, clinical, R&D, regulatory, quality and safety to provide customized recruitment solutions. “We are thrilled to welcome Christian to the DRI

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Press Releases

Direct Recruiters’ Tom Clark Featured on “The Supply Chaney” Podcast

June 5, 2024 Solon, Ohio – Direct Recruiters, a leading executive search firm, is proud to announce that Tom Clark, Partner and Practice Leader, is the featured guest on episode 2 of “The Supply Chaney” podcast. Hosted by Nathan Chaney, “The Supply Chaney” is an interview-style podcast that explores the experiences and expertise of professionals

Direct Recruiters, Inc., a Starfish Partners Company and Health Innovations, LLC Join Forces to Revolutionize Healthcare Staffing and Analytics

June 5, 2024 Solon, Ohio — Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), a leading executive search firm, and Health Innovations, LLC, a trailblazer in physician executive, population health, and healthcare analytics talent acquisition, are thrilled to announce their strategic merger. This transformative partnership combines DRI’s expertise in executive placements in digital health, employer health, pharmacy, hospital IT,

Michael Silverstein of Direct Recruiters Inc. Quoted in 2024 Hunt Scanlon Private Equity Executive Recruiting Special Issue

May 24, 2024 Solon, OH — Direct Recruiters Inc., a leading executive search firm, is pleased to share key insights from Hunt Scanlon’s Executive Search Review: ‘2024 Hunt Scanlon Private Equity Executive Recruiting Special Issue.’ Hunt Scanlon Media is a global news and intelligence organization that delivers exclusive news, data, and insights for leaders in

Starfish Partners Shines in Hunt Scanlon’s Annual Search Industry Rankings

April 18, 2024 Direct Recruiters, Inc., a subsidiary of Starfish Partners, secured its spot in Hunt Scanlon’s prestigious Annual Search Industry Rankings for the sixth consecutive year. Adding to the celebration, Kaye/Bassman International, another esteemed member of Starfish Partners, claimed a position on the coveted list. Recognizing excellence in the realm of recruitment and talent

DRI Earns Coveted Spot on Hunt Scanlon’s 2024 Healthcare and Life Sciences Top Firm Rankings

March 21, 2024 Solon, Ohio – Direct Recruiters, Inc., executive search firm, proudly announces its inclusion in Hunt Scanlon’s prestigious 2024 ‘Top 40’ rankings for both Healthcare and Life Sciences. This esteemed recognition underscores DRI’s unwavering commitment to excellence in executive recruitment and its position as a premier provider of top-tier talent solutions in the industry.

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