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Blue Signal Named to “Top Companies to Work for In Arizona” for 2021

July 28, 2021 by Amber Lamb

Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and BestCompaniesAZ announced today that Blue Signal has earned a spot on the 9^th annual list of 2021 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona.

This highly selective list is the result of anonymous and comprehensive employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, perks, and demographics.

“This year, 100 companies were selected based on the results of a very high favorable employee survey scores averaging 91% overall survey results and an impressive 92% overall employee engagement. This level of performance for Arizona companies is about three times the national average when compared to Gallup’s recent reporting of US engagement at about 33% favorable,” says Peter Burke, President of Best Companies Group. “These winners should be very proud of their Top Companies status for this presents a powerful opportunity to attract and retain the very best talent.”

The 100 “Top Companies" will be honored at a virtual event on August 24^th and a special supplement listing the rankings will be published by Arizona Capitol Times on August 27^th. For complete details visit www.TopCompaniesArizona.com.

About Blue Signal

Having successfully completed over 1,300 search projects, it’s no surprise that Blue Signal has the experience, relationships, and tools to help you grow your career. Our deep industry knowledge – from 245 combined years of recruiting experience – and streamlined processes help clients to secure high caliber talent within tight timeframes. As a top executive search firm, we have been a driving force in our clients’ professional successes. At Blue Signal, we immerse ourselves in our client’s businesses and our candidate’s careers to fully understand top priorities and the best direction of both parties. Our reputation is built on our ability to consistently incorporate these priorities into all of our searches to make long term, impactful connections.

Blue Signal Accolades 2021 Top Companies blog

Culture is essential at Blue Signal, as it promotes happy employees, which leads to happy clients. Blue Signal’s success has gained the attention within the industry for our client services and candidate processes. We are proud to have won awards such as Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 2021, #2 Executive Search Firm in Arizona for 3 consecutive years, #4 Technical Placement Firm 2021, Forbes America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firm 2020, the Best of Arizona Business 2019, Best Wireless & Telecom Workforce Recruitment Agency – USA 2019, Top Recruiter – Best of Tempe 2019, and #2 Best Places to Work in Arizona. Among our leadership, Matt Walsh has joined the Pinnacle Society and has been recognized as one of the 30 Most Inspiring Business Leaders in 2019.

Top Companies Award: Arizona Capitol Times

Arizona Capitol Times is the only media organization solely devoted to public policy and politics in Arizona. Independent and nonpartisan, we are the most trusted news source covering Arizona’s governments. Their physical proximity to the seat of power and unparalleled access to sources in the Capitol mean they consistently cover legislative and state government actions quickly, accurately, and comprehensively.

Top Companies Award: BestCompaniesAZ

BestCompaniesAZ is a marketing agency that specializes in employer branding. With more than 30 combined years of industry experience in public relations and human resources, BestCompaniesAZ elevates award-winning organizations through digital marketing, events, communication, and award consultation services. For more information, visit BestCompaniesAZ.com.

Top Companies Award: Best Companies Group

Best Companies Group is dedicated to establishing Best Places to Work programs to distinguish leaders in workplace excellence. As a research firm, BCG collects data about participating companies as well as employee feedback, analyzes that data, and produces a “Best” distinction that makes each recognized organization, the selected region (or industry), and the organizing partners proud. Best Companies Group identifies and recognizes places of employment that lead the way in defining the employee experience of the 21st century.

2020-2021 Blue Signal Virtual Summit Awards

January 14, 2021 by Aylish DeVore

In 2020, Blue Signal expanded its recruiting team to 24 full-time recruiters, brought on an additional 3 operations team members, and awarded several promotions to some of its senior team members. We placed over 300 qualified candidates in exciting new roles, and despite the difficult circumstances brought on by Covid-19, we were able to exceed our annual revenue from 2019. This year our annual Blue Signal Summit looked a little different as it was held virtually, rather than in-person in Scottsdale, Arizona. None the less, we were elated to come together to review our record-breaking 2020 awards and discuss big plans for 2021 and beyond.

If it weren’t for our incredible leadership, we would not be where we are today. At the Summit, Blue Signal Owner and Executive Vice President, Matt Walsh, announced several awards to recognize some of our top performers and exemplary mentors.

Top Cash In & Top Billings 2020 - Ryan Walsh

Within his first two years in the industry, Ryan Walsh has achieved the awards for Top Cash-In and Top Billings two years in a row - a feat unheard of in recruiting. This past year he was promoted to Senior Recruiting Manager for his diligence and eagerness to share knowledge with junior members of the team. While accepting his award, Ryan took the time to thank his team and the fellow recruiters that worked together on split placements that all contributed to securing these milestones. He also gave a special shoutout to our Project Manager Kimberly Sjurson, who was brought on just six months ago and has truly made a huge impact at Blue Signal through her hard work and dedication.

MVP Award 2020 - Lacey Walters

As the “lifeblood of Blue Signal,” Lacey Walters was recognized as the three-time recipient of the MVP, Top Contributor award. During his speech, Matt mentioned that without Lacey’s daily, behind-the-scenes work, none of what we do at Blue Signal would be possible. Over the years, Lacey has been able to grow her team, and by building an incredible support system she leads the execution of all marketing aspects for Blue Signal with ease. She is truly the company’s MVP and has proven it time and time again as she contributes to the company’s overall success and earns this acknowledgment.

Record-Breaking 2020 Awards - Jonathan Lee

Excellence Award 2020 - Jonathan Lee

In his announcement, Matt congratulated Jonathan Lee with the nickname “Jonny Excellence,” as this award was created specifically with him in mind. Matt voiced his appreciation of all Jonathan’s support, as he is always there to help with the most positive attitude and continues to put in the extra mile in all he does. As the first recipient of the Best Support Award at last year’s summit, it comes with no surprise that Jonathan is yet again acknowledged for his hard work. Jonathan is constantly focused on excellence for himself and the team and is truly a beacon of the word. We’re extremely grateful to have Jonathan as part of the team!

Record-Breaking 2020 Awards - Kelsey Campion

Top Contractor Billings 2020 - Kelsey Campion

With over $100K in contractor billings, Kelsey Campion secured the award for the Top Contractor Billings in 2020. Matt said it best when he described Kelsey as an “absolute machine” when it comes to contract roles. He mentioned her extreme dedication and work ethic as she is always making herself available by working nights, weekends, and holidays to secure her roles and keep pushing for more. Kelsey’s efforts this year played a huge part in Blue Signal being recognized as part of Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms for 2020. We don’t know how she does it, but she continues to improve and outperform her personal records on a regular basis.

Record-Breaking 2020 Awards - Brent Stokes

First Year Top Billings 2020 - Brent Stokes

In order to recognize Brent Stokes’ mind-blowing performance, this award was newly created to recognize his achievements as a new member of the Blue Signal team. With almost 4 years of recruiting experience behind him, Brent joined Blue Signal in February of 2020 and was able to secure over $300K in total billings in the remaining 10 months of the year. In his speech, Matt congratulated Brent on all he has accomplished and shared his appreciation for Brent’s dedication to learning, and for serving as a role model for others to learn from. We hope to replicate this kind of success and drive in future recruiters to come.

These 5 individuals embody Blue Signal’s core values of excellence, transparency, integrity, commitment, and respect. They put clients and candidates first, no matter the circumstance; and drive the culture of the organization through leading by example. These standout team members earned their prestigious recognition, and we are all excited to see what success 2021 will bring them, and the company as a whole.

2020 Blue Signal Summit Awards

January 27, 2020 by Amber Lamb

In 2019, Blue Signal expanded their recruiting team to 17 full-time recruiters, brought on an additional 3 operations team members, and awarded several promotions to some of its senior team members. We placed over 150 qualified candidates in exciting new roles, and our annual revenue exceeded that of the last 3 years combined. During our annual Blue Signal Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona, we reviewed our record-breaking 2019 and discussed our big plans for 2020 and beyond.

If it weren’t for our incredible leadership, we would not be where we are today. At the Summit, Blue Signal Owner and Sr. Managing Partner, Matt Walsh, announced several awards to recognize some of our top performers and exemplary mentors.

2019 Rookie of the Year - John Stuart

Having joined our team late-January 2019, John Stuart jumped into his first year of recruiting head first. During John’s first few months he almost lost steam, but as the management team reassured - the fruits of his labor would pay off. And once it did, it really paid off. With the securing of several placements, and even bringing on a few new clients of his own, John truly worked to earn the recognition of Rookie of the Year for 2019.

Top Cash-In Award 2019 - Ryan Walsh

Within his first year in the industry, Ryan Walsh was promoted to Recruiting Manager for his diligence and eagerness to share knowledge with junior members of the team. That year, he brought in what would quickly become some of our best clients. From there, it was no surprise that placement after placement, Ryan would achieve the Top Cash-In for 2019.

Top Billings 2019 - Ryan Walsh

Ryan’s dedication and close work with his clients also helped him secure an additional award for Top Billings in 2019. During the Summit, company owner and Ryan’s older brother, Matt, reminded Ryan of the trials he faced his first year. Matt even admitted that although they are brothers, he worked Ryan harder than anyone else on the team. Regardless, Ryan took the reins and certainly made his brother and the company proud.

MVP, Top Contributions 2019 - Lacey

As the “lifeblood of Blue Signal,” Lacey Walters was recognized as the two-time recipient of the MVP, Top Contributor award. During his speech, Matt recalled the day they hired Lacey, stating, “Talking about the growth and future plans for the organization, she told me her hands were shaking because she was so excited.” We all truly believe we would not be where we are today if not for Lacey’s dedication and creativity.

2019 Best Support Award - Jonathan

A new award to the Blue Signal Summit lineup, the Best Support Award was created specifically for this winner. And as anyone in the company can attest, there is no one more supportive or loyal to the company than Jonathan Lee. The literal first person in, last person out of the office day in and out is always Jonathan. If you needed anything, at any hour of the day or night, he would answer your call. Jonathan continually motivates, inspires, and elevates each member of the team and is well-deserving of this accolade.

These 4 individuals embody Blue Signal’s core values - excellence, transparency, integrity, commitment, and respect. They put clients and candidates first, no matter the circumstance; they drive the culture of the organization through leading by example. These leaders earned this prestigious recognition, and we are all excited to see what success 2020 will bring them, and the company as a whole.

The Telecom Awards – Blue Signal Takes First Place

July 1, 2019 by Lacey Walters

Blue Signal was recently recognized as the Best Wireless & Telecom Workforce Recruitment Agency - USA by Corporate Vision Magazine

CV Magazine rewarded some stand-out key players in Wireless and Telecom based on their positive and impactful influence within the industry as shown over the last year. Competing against top recruiting firms across the nation, Blue Signal's expansive growth and client-centric services made us stand out among the rest. We are excited and honored to announce our achievement of the Best Wireless and Telecom Workforce Recruitment Agency award.

(You can find the article on Blue Signal from the online publication of CV Magazine here, on page 10.)

CV Magazine Telecom Awards 2019 Cover - Blue Signal

Blue Signal takes pride in our extensive network of professionals, which allows us to make superlative matches within the industry’s top companies. Blue Signal’s immense company success would not have been possible without the diligent efforts of our recruiters and supporting team members.

Blue Signal’s service offerings are designed to benefit both clients and candidates. Our focus is to move candidates forward in their career goals and provide customized, individual action plans and introductions to prospective employers. With each of our clients, Blue Signal guarantees confidential replacement searches, new launches, or high-profile openings to ensure both clients and candidates can reach their best potential.

This recognition from such a large pool of successful firms shows our clients and candidates - current and potential! - that Blue Signal appreciates the trust and opportunities our candidates place with us in their career goals. The award for Best Wireless and Telecom Workforce Recruitment Agency - US gives Blue Signal the opportunity to showcase our current achievements and future endeavors.

Blue Signal is incredibly grateful for the support and backing we’ve received from our partners, clients, candidates and the industry as a whole. In the future, we will continue to push through industry boundaries and change the game to better serve all those involved. “We are proud of all of the hard work we’ve put into supporting our clients and candidates, and we will continue to work closely with the best talent and companies in the telecom market over the coming years.” - CEO Matt Walsh

More about CV Magazine: Corporate Vision is a valuable resource created for leaders and decision makers to inform and improve how professionals manage their business operations from staffing to supply chain. CV is passionate about recognizing and showcasing top industry professionals with their individually-tailed awards that provide an in-depth analysis of the very best companies of each market, region and industry. To learn more about their print and online publications, visit their site here.

More about Blue Signal: Blue Signal was founded in Chicago in 2012, and since then, has grown into a multimillion-dollar executive placement firm with offices in the Phoenix and Chicago areas. Blue Signal has established itself as the premier executive search firm within wireless/telecom, technology, and related industry niches.

At Blue Signal, we believe hiring the right people is the best way to transform business. Our targeted, specialized searches deliver highly qualified professionals to meet every hiring need. Our team has decades of combined experience in finding the right people for each unique company culture and industry niche.

Our team works with both candidates and hiring managers to find the right fit. Contact us today to let us know how we can help.

Blue Signal Hits Major Milestones this Month!

June 12, 2019 by Lacey Walters

Blue Signal has been making major moves in the recruiting industry and internally as a team. As of June 2019, we are proud to announce our 700th placement as a company! Starting from a one-man team back in 2012 - this accomplishment is an incredible testament to what putting relationships and individuals first can do for any business. Working as a partner with our clients and candidates, Blue Signal provides value by truly caring about establishing long-term employees, hiring the right people, and making an impact. These values are key to unlocking Blue Signal’s base goal - becoming the best recruiting firm in the world.

With this surge in new clients, roles, and exciting opportunities, we have also expanded our marketing and sales teams to meet the demand! Nationwide, we have hired 8 new Blue Signalers to support our amazing candidates and clients in their job searches. This brings us up to 137 years of combined recruiting experience! Our recruiters are experts in their spaces, and bring with them extensive backgrounds in executive hires for HR, finance, engineering, sales, and much more.

Don’t take our word for it - the following speaks for itself! This month we also achieved over 30K followers on our LinkedIn page. Here, we share not only important information about our job updates and company announcements, but also some great insights into our key industries, hiring best practices, interview tips, and more!

If you are a client with a hiring need, or just wanting some insight into our process - this can be an amazing tool for you. Or, if you are a candidate looking for your next opportunity, or are just curious about your potential, our social media are a great way to start! You can follow Blue Signal and reach our recruiting experts through any of these channels:

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Blue Signal Summit Awards 2019

February 1, 2019 by Amber Lamb

2018 was a record-breaking year for the Blue Signal team. We worked on 400+ jobs, made 119 placements, doubled our team size, expanded offices and moved our company headquarters all while exceeding our company goals. At the Blue Signal Summit held in Phoenix, Arizona, we talked extensively about goals – as individuals as well as a team. Next year, we plan to raise the bar even higher and expand our team once again.

None of the strides we have made as a company would have been possible without the incredible efforts of our stellar team. Specifically, our top performers. At the Summit, we gave special recognition to 3 notable team members for their achievements.

Bryan O’Connor

Within his first year in the industry, Bryan was quickly promoted to Recruiting Manager. He has gone above and beyond in his efforts with candidates and clients. Bryan’s diligence throughout the year was reflected in his numbers. At the Summit, Senior Managing Partner Matt Walsh presented Bryan with an award for Top Cash-In in 2018.

Art Reed

Art has been a mentor and driving cultural force of Blue Signal since he came on board. His voice and presence put a smile on the faces of clients, candidates and colleagues alike. He recently was given the well-deserved promotion to Managing Partner. His client and candidate advocacy and dedication earned him the title of Top Biller for 2018.

Lacey Walters

Lacey’s hard work, innovative nature, and ability to adapt to anything thrown her way led to her recent promotion to Director of Operations and the Blue Signal MVP Award for 2018. Her dedication to Blue Signal’s initiatives, clients, candidates, and operations have significantly impacted the results all recruiters and the firm have experienced in the last year.

These 3 individuals have truly exceeded all company goals and the expectations of the organization. Whether it be weekends, nights, holidays, or after hours, they have put their clients and candidates first. Their hard work and attitude has helped make Blue Signal the best recruiting firm on the planet. This candidate, client, and colleague first mentality directly reflects Blue Signal’s ethics, and core values – which is why they are not only impactful leaders in the company, but recipients of these prestigious awards and true drivers of the Blue Signal cultural organization.

In 2019, we plan to keep up this trajectory and continue to be the best recruiting firm in the space. Blue Signal thanks each of these individuals for their hard work and effort. We are excited about what 2019 and the future brings for each of them as well as Blue Signal, our customers, and our clients.