WhiteBoard Group

Why Us

Why use the WhiteBoard Group Approach:

Strong client partnership, our clients� goals become our goals.
Fees are not based off of commission.
We provide "the best candidate," not focused on passive vs. active.
We provide the best client service; we know that we have to be responsive to your needs.
We provide the most accurate and extensive research possible.

Contingency Agencies	WhiteBoard Group	Retained Firms
Assignment probably not exclusive	Exclusive assignment with client	Exclusive assignment with client
Firm represents candidate	Firm represents client	Firm represents client
Salary ranges: $40-100K	Salary ranges: $45-200K+	Salary ranges: typically $100K +
Fee typically 20-30% of total compensation package. No out-of-pocket expenses paid.	Service billed on an hourly or fixed fee plus approved expenses. Saving typically 25-60%	Fee typically 30-35% of total compensation package, plus expenses.
Multiple hires result in multiple percentage based fees.	Multiple hires generate no additional fees.	Multiple hires result in multiple percentage based fees.
Not generally a strategic process.	Assignment strategy jointly determined.	Assignment strategy generally determined by supplier.
Usually forwards only resume.	Provide profile and detailed reports on candidate. This and any other requested information becomes property of the client.	Provide comprehensive reports on candidates based upon a personal interview. Other information retained as proprietary.
Send numerous candidates at various levels for client to work through.	All highly qualified candidates are sent as they are identified and qualified.	Present on average 3-5 candidates after a pre-determined length of time.
Potential conflicts between firms and clients.	Mutual interests of the client and candidate are evenly considered to ensure a successful hire.	Smooth final negotiations with consultant mediation.
Potential of multiple submittals of candidates creating fee conflicts.	Single source of candidate submittal.	Single source of candidate submittal.