SGA Talent

Firm Overview

SGA Talent is 100% woman owned, was established in 1989 and is currently regarded as a prominent research, recruiting, and staffing firm. The company’s headquarters are located in Saratoga Springs, New York, with additional offices in New York City, Delray Beach, Florida, and Austin, Texas. Over the course of the past 35 years, the team has successfully completed thousands of research and recruiting assignments, acquiring expertise in nearly every major industry and functional area. Our clientele encompasses small-scale startup companies as well as Fortune 500 global corporations. We are immensely proud of the fact that many of our professionals have been with our company for over twenty years. Each professional at SGA Talent specializes in a specific industry group that aligns with their individual expertise. Our divisions consist of SGA H.Care Staffing, along with SGA Lists LLC, which focuses on hospitality staffing. The range of services we offer includes Research/Talent Mapping, Recruiting for both full-time and interim/fractional positions, Competitive Intelligence, as well as SGA M&A Target Search.

Off-Limits Policy

If you are a client you are not a target.

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

Our goal is to present candidates in days not weeks in turn shortening the average time to hire to less than 30-45 days.

News Briefings

How Executive Search Firms Identify True Talent

In today’s competitive job market, relying solely on traditional resumes and standard hiring processes is no longer enough to identify the right talent for critical roles. Specialized search and selection firms play a pivotal role in revolutionizing talent acquisition by focusing on a deeper understanding of organizational needs and candidate potential, according to a report...

Essential Strategies for Effective Diversity Recruiting

In the modern business world, diversity isn’t a trend—it’s a key driver of performance and growth. A diverse workforce brings myriad benefits to an organization, a recent report from SGA Talent explored the importance of diversity recruiting and provided essential diversity recruiting strategies to help you create an effective diversity recruitment plan. A diverse workforce not...

How Recruitment Researchers Help Access Top Candidates

Hiring top-tier talent is one of the most critical—and challenging—tasks for any growing business. While job boards and traditional recruiting methods often yield familiar candidates, the true advantage comes from partnering with an executive search firm that leverages dedicated recruitment researchers to uncover exceptional, often untapped talent. These specialists go beyond the surface, uncovering high-caliber...

The Power of Partnership: The Value of Third-Party Recruiters in Talent Acquisition

Third-party recruiters bring tremendous value to a talent acquisition team by acting as strategic partners in the pursuit of top senior-level talent. Their extensive networks allow them to access passive candidates, while their expertise in recruitment enables them to quickly compile shortlists of qualified applicants tailored to a company's specific needs, according to a recently...

5 Common Mistakes in Succession Planning and How to Avoid Them

Succession planning is more than a strategy—it’s the key to securing a company’s future. Yet even well-meaning organizations, brimming with potential, often misjudge how to execute this crucial process effectively, according to a recently released report from SGA Talent. Below, the executive search firm breaks down five frequent missteps in the succession planning process and, more importantly, how...

Interim Positions: Effectively Closing Talent Gaps

In today's fast-paced business environment, companies often face unexpected talent gaps that can disrupt operations and hinder growth. Interim jobs have emerged as a strategic solution, allowing organizations to fill these gaps swiftly and effectively, according to a recent report from SGA Talent, which delves into the significance of interim jobs in talent management and explores...