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Heidrick & Struggles specializes in executive search, leadership consulting, and corporate culture shaping. Publicly traded on the NASDAQ (HSII), it boasts a significant international presence with more than 50 offices across six continents. The firm's extensive history of strategic growth and expansion, along with its data-driven approach, positions it as a notable choice for job seekers looking to engage in transformative leadership and organizational consulting.
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New to our survey this year, Heidrick & Struggles is one the of the best-known executive search and leadership coaching outfits around. (They’re the ‘H’ in the industry’s ‘SHREK firms’.)
In addition to being well-known, the firm is also well resourced, with pockets deep enough to go fishing in the acquisition pool in a year where most competitors were simply trying to retain headcount. Indeed, the January 2023 acquisition of Atreus speaks to a firm with ambition and the strategic wherewithal to build out a range of service options that should help it to prosper in any kind of economic cycle.
As an employer, insiders suggest that H&S is a place where consultants can carve their own paths, and be rewarded with as much guidance and ...
About the Company
Established in 1953, Heidrick & Struggles specializes in executive search, leadership consulting, and corporate culture shaping. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm has a global presence, with more than 50 offices across six continents.
H&S operates across a diverse range of client industries, providing exposure to various business challenges and leadership strategies. The firm's approach incorporates data-driven methodologies, honed through decades of experience with large organizations worldwide.
The firms history includes several strategic acquisitions over the years to enhance its service offerings in leadership consultancy and executive search advisory. Most recently, H&S acquired German executive interim management provider Atreus—a move that strengthened its position in Europe whi...
Employee Reviews
“A place to come and build a swim lane into an entrepreneurial business with lots of support around you. Not a place to come and wait for these things to be done for you or to you.”
“If you are interviewing for our firm you will know what you are getting, the people are open and present as themselves. So I would recommend that you decide if those are the kind of people and vision you want to be surrounded with, and if the answer is yes you will enjoy it here.”
“Internally we specialize without pigeon-holing each other. Externally we provide valuable guidance with development and improvement underscoring everything.”
“The combination of depth and breadth that enables us to truly act as leadership advisors to our clients; helping to accelerate performance of their leaders, teams, and organization.”
“Unlike the other Consulting firms, this organization has leadership led by Values, Ethics and Courage to do the right thing... It's not like that in all the SHREK firms (research SHREK terminology).”
Getting Hired Here
“[Ideal candidate is] Able to communicate and think on their feet, connect to firm values, be willing to put yourself out there.”
“Culture fit, motivation, and capacity are qualities that we look for.”
“I believe the firm is seeking strong learners and culture carriers, who seek to grow in our organization.”
“Our recruitment team is incredible at candidate engagement. We are seeking candidates that are smart, curious, proactive, agile, and good collaborators.”
“We want people who join to have full support. As a result we tend to ask candidates to meet with a large number of people during the interview process.”