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.

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

News Briefings

Direct Recruiters Appoints Partners

Solon, OH-based Direct Recruiters Inc. (DRI) has named Kasey Fahey Kaiser and Josh Olgin as partners. “Both have been dedicated, top-performing members of our team, and have exemplified our core values throughout their years at DRI,” the firm said. Ms. Fahey Kaiser began at DRI over seven years ago and has played an integral role in the success of the

Surge in Jobless Claims Continues

Americans displaced by the coronavirus crisis again filed for unemployment benefits in historic numbers within the last seven days, with the Labor Department reporting this morning another surge of 2.98 million claims. More than 36.5 million people have now filed for unemployment benefits over the past two months, representing the biggest loss in U.S. history.

Executives Don’t See Recession in Near Future

A new Express Employment Professionals poll found an overwhelming majority of business leaders surveyed don’t expect a recession within the next six months, despite increased media focus on the possibility of an upcoming economic downturn. The survey found that just four percent of businesses expect a recession in the next three months, while only 14 percent

Career Transitions – How Do You Get Going?

Whether it’s planned or unplanned, a career transition can be a stressful experience for anyone. This is a time when senior executives need professional advice to make sure they’re heading in the right direction, whether that means networking with headhunters or seeking advice from a career coach. It’s too important to just leave this to

Press Releases

DRI Announces 2022 Award Winners

Solon, Ohio – Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is proud to announce our 2022 Award Winners. Nominated and chosen by our leadership teams, these employees exemplify our core values. They are respectfully tenacious and passionately focused. They are team players that act for the greater good. They positively impact others and are accountable to our clients,

DRI Announces 3 Promotions

Solon, Ohio- Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Executive Search, is pleased to announce the promotion of three team members. Rachel Makoski and Trevor Yasinow have both been promoted to Partner, while Josh Olgin has been promoted to Managing Partner. Rachel, Trevor and Josh all are impactful leaders on the DRI team and have exemplified our core

Starfish Partners Acquires Raymond Search Group

Starfish Partners, an international investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid to upper management search specialists, is proud to announce the acquisition of Raymond Search Group, a Florida-based firm that works throughout North America placing talent in Construction, Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture and Manufacturing. Raymond Search Group will work under the Direct Recruiters, Inc.

Jordan Freireich and Jaimie Bailey Named Partners at Direct Recruiters, Inc.

November 1, 2022 Solon, Ohio – Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Executive Search, is proud to announce that Jordan Freireich and Jaimie Bailey have been named Partners. Both Jordan and Jaimie are key members of DRI’s Operations team and the first members of the team to be promoted to Partner. Their contributions to DRI’s success have

DRI Recognized as 2022 Weatherhead 100 Company

October 13, 2022 DRI is proud to be named a winner of the Weatherhead 100 for 2022. Recognized by Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, the Weatherhead 100 awards were established to celebrate Northeast Ohio’s spirit of entrepreneurship and to reward companies that serve as a beacon to all the region’s businesses. Winners

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DRI Releases Hiring in a Virtual World eBook
Direct Recruiters, Inc., a relationship-focused search firm that assists top-tier organizations with recruiting, acquiring, and retaining high-impact talent for mission-critical positions, has released their “Hiring in a Virtual World” eBook. READ MORE

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