Movement. Combining the Art and Science of Headhunting Services
Movement Search & Delivery, a professional executive search firm with global reach, has recently opened their national headquarters in downtown Clarkston. Movement’s headquarters will house a large recruitment team that who support their national and global client base as well as Headhunters who are dedicated to their business in Michigan.
“Most of us in the firm have spent our entire careers in the professional search business and many of us have worked together in the past,” says Doug Scott, General Manager of Movement. After working for one of the large, national staffing firms for over 20 years, Scott was ready for a change. During the past year, he kept in touch with many of his colleagues and worked to create a unique business model for the industry. He knew there was a better way to develop and support those who dedicated their life’s work to the business of headhunting. Through these efforts, Movement was born. “We definitely have an inverted organizational chart here. The recruiters who work for us are at the top and my job is to provide all of the resources possible to make sure they are successful. Not many people can do this business well, and I want to make sure that Movement is always the firm of choice for the best in our industry.”
Movement’s staff is highly trained in the most advanced usages of technology and social networking. The firm utilizes internet spider technology and database tools to surface passive candidates who are open to exploring new opportunities. Additionally, Movement’s recruiters have extensive experience in managing human behavior to assure they match the best candidate to their client’s openings.
Movement’s business strategy focuses on filling all of the key positions their clients have regardless of specialization, a key differentiator from their competitors. “Over the years our industry has become increasingly specialized. Most staffing agencies only work to place accountants or information technology professionals, or lawyers, etc.”, adds Scott. “Movement is different, we may start off filling a key R&D Engineer for a client and then we gain their confidence to let us into all of their departments where they have needs.” According to Scott, the trust from the client is gained from being accountable to the search process from beginning to end. Movement has a 100% completion rate for every search their clients retain them on.
“We believe that every search requires a customized approach based upon the particular job specifications and an understanding of the candidate intangibles needed for the position. Once we have that information, we develop a defined search plan and assemble a large team of recruiters to find for our client their next superstar. We do this by mastering the art and science of our business that is required to be successful. Technology allows recruiters to find just about anyone out there, it’s another matter altogether to find the absolute best candidate and get them signed, sealed and delivered to the customer.”