To attract and retain top talent for their own firm, leading recruiters IQ PARTNERS practice what they preach. “We always have to demonstrate leadership – but especially in our own HR processes,” says founding partner Bruce Powell. “That means applying internally the same hiring and management disciplines that we advocate for others.” The results are beneficial for IQ PARTNERS – and their clients.

To stay current with HR trends, IQ PARTNERS leverages Internet-based applications, and connects with companies sharing similar values. Having cultivated many executive contacts, Powell often exchanges ideas and tools that contribute to effective client service. “Connecting with CEOs and entrepreneurs in Canada and around the world gives us brainpower and ability far beyond traditional limitations,” he says with pride. Internally, IQ PARTNERS holds 9-minute all-staff huddles at 11:51 a.m. every day, to identify “need-to-knows” and “must-dos” – which is also a tremendous catalyst in developing people chemistry.