Blue Signal Search Awarded on Forbes America’s Best Recruiting Firms 2025 List

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[Phoenix, AZ — May 6, 2025]— Blue Signal Search has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms for 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has earned this esteemed honor. This recognition highlights Blue Signal’s continued excellence in executive and professional recruiting across a wide range of industries.

Published annually on Forbes.com in partnership with market research firm Statista, this years list is based on survey data from over 49,200 external recruiters and 20,800 HR managers, hiring managers, and job candidates. Respondents were asked to nominate firms based on performance, quality of talent presented, and overall client satisfaction. The final list includes firms that consistently go above and beyond in delivering top-tier talent solutions across three categories:

  • Executive Search: Recruiting firms that place managers in permanent positions with an annual gross income of more than $100,000
  • Professional and Specialist Search: Recruiting firms that place professionals in permanent positions with an annual gross income up to $100,000
  • Temporary Staffing: Providers of temporary workers and contract positions, excluding interim management positions

Blue Signal earned a place on the 2025 list in the following categories:

  • America's Best Executive Search Firms
  • America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms
Blue Signal named to Forbes 2025 list of top executive and professional recruiting firm

 “Blue Signal is incredibly honored to be recognized on the Forbes America’s Best Recruiting Firms list in both the Executive Search and Professional Search categories. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team of recruiters and support staff. At Blue Signal, we pride ourselves on helping businesses build high-performing teams. We are proud to be a leader in the industry and look forward to continuing to serve our clients and candidates with excellence.”— Matt Walsh, CEO

This award reinforces Blue Signal’s reputation as a trusted recruiting partner that helps organizations navigate complex hiring needs in competitive talent markets. Known for its consultative approach and specialized industry expertise, Blue Signal continues to drive impactful results for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. 

To view the full list of Forbes’ 2025 award winners, visit Forbes.com. 

More About Forbes

Forbes is a globally recognized media and publishing company that brings together the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming businesses, and making a significant impact on the world. With an extensive network of editors, journalists, and contributors across the world, Forbes fuels the creation of content that is distributed through its various channels such as Forbes.com, Forbes Magazine, research and insights reports, live events, and more. Forbes' trusted journalism includes well-known franchises such as Billionaires, 30 Under 30, Forbes 400, and Self-Made Women, as well as its highly respected investment newsletters. With a legacy that spans over a century, Forbes remains true to its founder B.C Forbes' mission, stated on the cover of its very first issue, to be "devoted to doers and doings."

About Blue Signal Search

With over 3,000 successful search projects completed, Blue Signal Search is a proven leader in executive and professional recruiting. 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. We partner closely with organizations to understand their unique challenges and goals. Our reputation is built on our ability to consistently incorporate these priorities into our executive hiring process to make long-term, impactful connections.

Check Out Our Other Awards

  • Forbes Best Executive Search Firm, Professional Search Firm, and Staffing Firm 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • 2x #1 Largest-Phoenix Area Executive Search Firm by Phoenix Business Journal 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, 2024, 2025
  • 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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Blue Signal Search Awarded on Forbes America’s Best Recruiting Firms 2024 List

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[May, 7th, 2024] — Blue Signal Search has been recognized as one of the top companies on the 2024 Forbes America’s Best Recruiting Firms list for America's Best Executive Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on May 7th, 2024, and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.   

The list is divided into three major categories:  

  • Executive Search – Recruiting firms that place managers in permanent positions with an annual gross income of more than $100,000 
  • Professional and Specialist Search – Recruiting firms that place professionals in permanent positions with an annual gross income up to $100,000 
  • Temp Staffing – Providers of temporary workers and contract positions, excluding interim management positions 

About the Forbes America’s Best Recruiting Firms List

The award ranking is based on an independent survey of peers and clients who nominated recruiting firms in the executive search and professional search categories. The Forbes Best Recruiting Firm list was based solely on the recommendations of clients, candidates, and leaders in the space, as employees of recruiting firms were not able to vote for themselves. In total, more than 36,800 external recruiters and 16,000 HR-managers/hiring managers and candidates were invited to participate in this year’s survey. Based on the results of the study, Blue Signal is ecstatic to be recognized once again on the Forbes Best Recruiting Firms list for 2024 in the Executive Search and Professional Search categories.

We are humbled and grateful to receive these awards, which recognize the hard work and dedication of our incredible team of professionals and industry leaders. We are committed to using our talent and expertise to create positive change, whether that means helping candidates find their dream jobs or providing the skilled professionals that drive our clients' next disruptive innovation. As a result, we understand the transformative power of a successful career move and take pride in fulfilling that responsibility with care and integrity.

“Blue Signal is incredibly honored to be recognized on the Forbes America’s Best Recruiting Firms list in both the Executive Search and Professional Search categories. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team of recruiters and support staff. At Blue Signal, we believe in the power of connecting talented professionals with exciting career opportunities, and this recognition affirms that our approach is resonating with both candidates and clients. We are proud to be a leader in the industry and look forward to continuing to serve our clients and candidates with excellence.” — Matt Walsh, CEO

More About Forbes

Forbes is a globally recognized media and publishing company that brings together the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming businesses, and making a significant impact on the world. With an extensive network of editors, journalists, and contributors across the world, Forbes fuels the creation of content that is distributed through its various channels such as Forbes.com, Forbes Magazine, research and insights reports, live events, and more. Forbes' trusted journalism includes well-known franchises such as Billionaires, 30 Under 30, Forbes 400, and Self-Made Women, as well as its highly respected investment newsletters. With a legacy that spans over a century, Forbes remains true to its founder B.C Forbes' mission, stated on the cover of its very first issue, to be "devoted to doers and doings."

About Blue Signal Search

Having successfully completed over 2,600 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. 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.

Check Out Our Other Awards

  • Forbes Best Executive Search Firm, Professional Search Firm, and Staffing Firm 2020, 2023 
  • 3x Inc. Regionals Southwest 2022, 2023, 2024 
  • 3x Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies 2021, 2022, 2023 
  • 3x Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal 2020, 2022, 2023 
  • 3x Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2021, 2022, 2023 
  • 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 
  • 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Finalist 
  • 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 
View all our awards

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