Blue Signal Search Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Arizona for 2024 by Phoenix Business Journal

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[Phoenix, AZ] Dec 13, 2024 — Blue Signal Search has once again been recognized as one of Arizona’s best workplaces, earning the prestigious title of a Best Place to Work in Arizona by the Phoenix Business Journal. This year, Blue Signal ranked #12 in the “Micro Company” category (under 50 employees), a testament to the company’s outstanding culture, values-driven mission, and dedication to its people.

The Phoenix Business Journal’s annual Best Places to Work list highlights top employers in the Valley based on anonymous employee feedback gathered through rigorous surveys. The program celebrates organizations that foster exceptional workplace environments, prioritizing employee engagement, support, and satisfaction. Winners gain valuable insights from the feedback, which they can use to further enhance their teams' experiences.

Blue Signal joined 99 other outstanding companies at the Phoenix Business Journal’s awards event on December 10th at The Camby Hotel, where businesses across all categories came together to celebrate workplace excellence. The evening was filled with energy and camaraderie, shining a spotlight on the Valley’s thriving business community. Blue Signal is proud to stand among such incredible organizations, all committed to fostering environments where their employees can thrive. Congratulations to all the winners for setting the standard for what makes a workplace truly great.

To see the full list of this year’s Best Places to Work in Arizona, visit the Phoenix Business Journal website.

More about Phoenix Business Journal:

Phoenix Business Journal (PBJ) is Arizona’s premiere resource for breaking business news, including daily updates, weekly publications, and industry insights. PBJ is a member of the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) - the largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in the United States. ACBJ has 44 business publications across the country, reaching more than 3.6 million readers each week. With a commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of the local business landscape, PBJ serves as a vital platform for businesses to stay informed, connected, and empowered.

More about Blue Signal Search:

Having successfully completed over 2,900 search projects, it’s no surprise that Blue Signal has the experience, relationships, and tools to be recognized as a leader in the staffing space. Our deep industry knowledge and streamlined search processes help clients to secure high-caliber talent within tight timeframes. As an award-winning, top executive search firm, we have been a driving force in our clients’ professional successes. Therefore, we immerse ourselves in our client’s businesses and our candidate’s careers to fully understand top priorities and the best direction for both parties. Our reputation is built on our ability to consistently incorporate these priorities into our executive hiring process to make long-term, impactful connections. Learn more about our company and life at Blue Signal here.

Check Out Our Other Awards:

  • Forbes Best Executive Search Firm, Professional Search Firm, and Staffing Firm 2020, 2023, 2024
  • 3x Inc. Regionals Southwest 2022, 2023, 2024
  • 3x Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • 3x Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal 2020, 2022, 2023
  • 3x Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • 4x Ranked #2 Executive Search Firm in Arizona by AZ Big Media 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • 2x #3 Permanent Placement Firm in Arizona by AZ Big Media 2022, 2023
  • 2x #3 Temporary Placement Firm in Arizona by AZ Big Media 2022, 2023
  • 2x BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Finalist 2022, 2024
  • 2022 Inc. Inaugural Power Partner
  • #1 Top Company to Work for in Arizona for Millennials by BestCompaniesAZ 2022
  • #1 Technical Placement by Ranking Arizona 2022
  • Best and Brightest Company to Work For by NABR 2021
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Matt Walsh, CEO of Blue Signal Search, Recognized for Second Consecutive Year as Top 5 Business Leader in Executive Search by AzBusiness

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[Phoenix, Arizona, February 21, 2024] - For the second consecutive year, Matt Walsh, CEO of Blue Signal Search, has been honored as one of Arizona's most influential professionals in the executive search category on the AZBusiness Leaders 2024 edition by AZ Big Media. Celebrated for his unwavering dedication, mentorship, and exemplary client service. 

More About AzBusiness Leaders and Methodologies: 

AzBusiness editors meticulously curated a list of 500 visionaries from over 5,000 executives spanning diverse industries such as healthcare, real estate, law, marketing, education, and banking. Annual publication that profiles the business leaders and innovators that are changing the face of Arizona business. 

Matt's placement among Arizona's top 5 business leaders in the executive search domain reflects his adeptness in navigating clients through intricate talent acquisition challenges, driving substantial growth. Matt's recognition underscores his pivotal role in Blue Signal's extraordinary achievements, including a remarkable three-year revenue growth of 151 percent. Under his leadership, Blue Signal has expanded globally and earned acclaim as a leading staffing and executive recruiting firm, recognized by esteemed publications such as Forbes and Inc. Magazine. 

To explore Matt's profile and discover other esteemed AzBusiness Leaders, visit page 128 in the publication.  

About Matt: 

Matt Walsh is the CEO and Founder of Blue Signal, a leading recruiting firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been trailblazing the recruiting industry for over two decades. Matt is a graduate of Illinois State University and holds a degree in Business Administration. He is also a board member for the Pinnacle Society, where he was ranked a Summit Club top 5 recruiter for 2021 and 2022, and most recently ended the year as the 3rd best recruiter in the nation for 2023. Matt is a 2x Titan 100 CEO and board member, a Top Staffing Leader to Watch in 2023 and 2024 by the World Staffing Awards, a 2x awarded AZBusiness Leader, 2x EY Entrepreneur of the Year nominee, and a proud member of YPO. 

Matt is passionate about helping businesses find the best talent to achieve their goals. He believes that the right people can make all the difference to a company's success. Matt is also committed to building a strong culture at Blue Signal that is based on trust, respect, and collaboration. 

Under Matt's leadership, Blue Signal has grown into a leading executive search firm. The company has been recognized by several organizations for its excellence in recruiting and ethics, including holding a consistent spot as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Arizona and a BBB Torch Award finalist for 2022. Matt is a role model for other entrepreneurs and is committed to making a positive impact on the world. 

Learn More About Matt & His Recruiting Expertise

More about AZ Big Media: 

For more than 35 years, AZ Big Media has been bringing readers the state’s most compelling business, real estate, and lifestyle news through the print editions of AZ Business and AZRE magazines, Ranking Arizona, AZBusiness Leaders, Experience AZ, People & Projects to Know, Arizona Business Angels, and Play Ball, the only official spring training publication of The Cactus League. 

The company has the fastest-growing news website in the U.S., that serves as a complement to its print publications and incorporates up-to-the-minute breaking news, compelling business stories, C-Level executive editorial profiles, and much more. 

About Blue Signal Search: 

Having successfully completed over 2,500 search projects, it’s no surprise Blue Signal has the experience, relationships, and tools to be recognized as a leader in the recruiting and staffing space. Additionally, our deep industry knowledge and streamlined search processes help clients to secure high-caliber talent within tight timeframes. As an award-winning, top executive search firm, we have been a driving force in our clients’ professional successes. Therefore, we immerse ourselves in our client’s businesses and our candidate’s careers to fully understand top priorities and the best direction for both parties. Our reputation is built on our ability to consistently incorporate these priorities into our executive hiring process to make long-term, impactful connections.

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Blue Signal Ranked #2 Executive Search Firm in Arizona 2023

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Blue Signal Search was recently recognized by AZ Big Media for ranking among 4 different lists of top businesses in Arizona for 2023.

“Ranking Arizona - The Best of Arizona Business” is an annual publication by AZ Big Media that is Arizona’s largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. It annually ranks companies based on the opinions of clients, partners, and customers with one simple question: “With whom would you recommend doing business?”

This year, in addition to being named #2 in the Executive Search category, Blue Signal has been awarded four other Ranking AZ titles in multiple categories:

  • Best Places to Work (Ranked #4 in 2021, Ranked #2 in 2022)
  • #2 Top Executive Search (Ranked #2, in 2019, 2020, 2021)
  • #3 Permanent Placement (Ranked #3 in 2022)
  • #3 Temporary Placement (Ranked #3 in 2022)

 

We are so proud and humbled to be recognized in this publication for the fifth year in a row, and to be nominated by those in our amazing home state makes it that much better! Not to mention, having a place among the best in the business is such an honor. The fact that so many of our clients and peers would choose to work with our business is a testament to the number of lives we have positively impacted in our line of work. The services and personalized care we give when approaching any hiring need has helped hundreds land new jobs, launch their careers, and reach new heights.

We particularly want to thank our incredible team of employees for our ranking in the Best Places to Work category. The Business Services: Best Places to Work category in Ranking Arizona receives an extraordinary number of votes on the voting site, a publication representative explained, adding that "being mentioned in this category is very personal to the employees and leadership of each participating business." We couldn’t have done it without the support from our dedicated team!

More about AZ Big Media:

For more than 35 years, AZ Big Media has been bringing readers the state’s most compelling business, real estate, and lifestyle news through the print editions of AZ Business and AZRE magazines, Ranking Arizona, AZ Business Leaders, Experience AZ, People & Projects to Know, Arizona Business Angels, and Play Ball, the only official spring training publication of The Cactus League.

The company has the fastest-growing news website in the U.S., that serves as a complement to its print publications and incorporates up-to-the-minute breaking news, compelling business stories, C-Level executive editorial profiles, and much more.

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, IoT, cloud and managed services, medical and healthcare, manufacturing, emerging technology, and related industry niches.

Having successfully completed over 2,250 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 220 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 candidates’ careers to fully understand top priorities and the best direction of both parties. In turn, our reputation is built on our ability to consistently incorporate these priorities into all of our searches to make long-term, impactful connections.

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Blue Signal Ranked #1 Technical Placement Firm in Arizona 2022

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Blue Signal Search was recently recognized by AZ Big Media for ranking among 5 different lists of top businesses in Arizona for 2022.

“Ranking Arizona - The Best of Arizona Business” is an annual publication by AZ Big Media that is Arizona’s largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. It annually ranks companies based on the opinions of clients, partners, and customers with one simple question: “With whom would you recommend doing business?”

This year, in addition to being named #1 in the Technical Placement category, Blue Signal has been awarded four other Ranking AZ titles in multiple categories:

  • #1 Technical Placement (Ranked #4, 2021)
  • #2 Top Executive Search (Ranked #2, 2019, 2020, 2021)
  • #2 Best Places to Work (Ranked #4 in 2021)
  • #3 Permanent Placement
  • #3 Temporary Placement

 

We are so proud and humbled to be recognized in this publication for the fourth year in a row, and to be nominated by those in our amazing home state makes it that much better! Not to mention, having a place among the best in the business is such an honor. The fact that so many of our clients and peers would choose to work with our business is a testament to the number of lives we have positively impacted in our line of work. The services and personalized care we give when approaching any hiring need has helped hundreds land new jobs, launch their careers, and reach new heights.

We particularly want to thank our incredible team of employees for our #2 ranking in the Best Places to Work category. The Business Services: Best Places to Work category in Ranking Arizona receives an extraordinary number of votes on the voting site, a publication representative explained, adding that "being mentioned in this category is very personal to the employees and leadership of each participating business." We couldn’t have done it without the support from our dedicated team!

More about AZ Big Media:

For more than 35 years, AZ Big Media has been bringing readers the state’s most compelling business, real estate, and lifestyle news through the print editions of AZ Business and AZRE magazines, Ranking Arizona, AZ Business Leaders, Experience AZ, People & Projects to Know, Arizona Business Angels, and Play Ball, the only official spring training publication of The Cactus League.

The company has the fastest-growing news website in the U.S., that serves as a complement to its print publications and incorporates up-to-the-minute breaking news, compelling business stories, C-Level executive editorial profiles, and much more.

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, IoT, cloud and managed services, medical and healthcare, manufacturing, emerging technology, and related industry niches.

Having successfully completed over 1,700 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 215 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 candidates’ careers to fully understand top priorities and the best direction of both parties. In turn, 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 Ranked Among Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 2021

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 BLUE SIGNAL RANKS AMONG HIGHEST-SCORING BUSINESSES ON INC. MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL LIST OF BEST WORKPLACES FOR 2021

 

429 Companies that Make Work Worth It

 

Blue Signal has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021. Hitting newsstands May 18 in the May/June 2021 issue, and as part of a prominent Inc.com feature, the list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces and company culture whether teams are operating in person or remotely.

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Collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. singled out 429 honorees this year. Each nominated company took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, on topics including management effectiveness, perks, and fostering employee growth. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine the company’s overall score and ranking.

Blue Signal has worked hard to meet the changing needs of its workforce this last year. Founder and Executive VP Matt Walsh puts it best: “we take pride in our strong employee retention, and a large part of our success is due to our ingrained culture. Our culture is centered on five core values: excellence, transparency, integrity, commitment, and respect. Where only one in 10 in our industry go on to a career in recruiting, our tenure is well above the industry average. We have ensured that our company culture is prioritized and unwavering with consistent check-ins and virtual events that help us build community across our remote, nationwide workforce.”

“The definition of a positive workplace has changed drastically over the past year,” says Inc. magazine editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “Stocked fridges and nap pods were no longer perks many companies could rely on once work went remote. So, this year’s list is even more important as it reveals organizations that continue to enrich the lives of its employees amid a pandemic.”

 

About Blue Signal Search

Blue Signal is a nationwide executive search firm that connects companies seeking the best talent in their respective industries with superior performers. The industries we specialize in include wireless, telecommunications, Internet of Things (IoT), medical/healthcare, finance/accounting, emerging technology, cloud, managed services, manufacturing/industrial, logistics/supply chain, and human resources. We build deep relationships with our consultants and candidates, providing career consultation and opportunities to help make a career advancement possible.

Our dedication to building relationships within key industries allows us to provide our clients and candidates with unparalleled access and a high level of expertise around market conditions. As a business partner, we will never compromise on professionalism, providing an uncommon level of transparency for our industry.

 

About Inc. Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

 

About Quantum Workplace

Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.