The Higgins Difference: Sample Case Studies

Actions speak louder than words. We believe that what we do for our clients, how we use our judgement and our relentless drive to find the best fit are what differentiate the Higgins Group from other search firms. We also believe this is why 99% of our business is repeat business or through client referrals. Please read some of our case studies to see what we mean by "the Higgins Difference".

Case 1: The Client Loved this Candidate. But We Didn't!
For many retained search firms, the minute the client is happy the job is over. For the Higgins Group, even if the client is happy with a candidate we may not be, because holding out for the right solution is the Higgins way.

Case 2: New Team Continues on When Company Doesn't
When hiring staff to work in a dynamic start-up directly under the CEO, the Higgins Group was thoughtful about team dynamics and the special needs of small companies. The result? A team that stayed together even when the company didn't!

Case 3: Putting Client Needs and Fairness First
Putting our clients' needs first is just part of how we operate. Our reputation as a retained search firm that is both fair and highly effective is of vital importance to us. When a client had an extreme demand, we put the client need before the money.

Case 4: Making a Tough Transition a Lasting One
How do you successfully "onboard" a star academic into a completely new environment? Especially when major problems arise shortly after the hire? The Higgins answer: we stick with our candidates after the hire as a matter of practice - to make sure that a Higgins candidate is a successful one.

Case 5: Being There When the Client Isn't
The Higgins Group wouldn't let a client's lack of attention to detail derail the opportunity to attract top biotech talent. They intervened, plugged the holes and made a great candidate happy.