OUR core values
At The Higgins Group, how we work matters as much as what we deliver. Our core values guide our every search, every interaction, and every decision. We hold ourselves to these standards, both internally and with every client and candidate we serve.
No Jerks Allowed
Show humility. Be kind, transparent, and trustworthy.
Respect for people is non-negotiable whether we’re speaking with clients, candidates, or teammates. We communicate openly, without ego, and we follow through on our commitments. At the end of the day, being trustworthy and kind are just as important as finding a client the right leader.
Work Smart, Achieve Excellence
Set the bar high. Sweat the details. Become an expert.
We accept nothing less than excellence, and neither should our clients. Our team brings deep expertise, market knowledge, and thoughtful execution to every search, ensuring quality over speed and precision over chance.
Be a Great Teammate
Give credit. Take responsibility. Be positive and drama-free.
Collaboration is at the heart of our culture. We share credit when things go well and take responsibility when they don’t. Our team always looks for ways to support one another and make a positive impact. We believe the best results happen when we work together with generosity, respect, and enthusiasm.
Be Positively Proactive
Be curious. Take initiative. Value results over activity.
We don’t wait for opportunities, we create them. Our team stays curious, anticipates needs, and moves with urgency. When challenges arise, we focus on solutions rather than obstacles. By acting with initiative and keeping momentum high, we ensure our clients always feel a step ahead.
Care at an Exceptional Level
Build clients for life. Take active ownership. Lead with generosity.
We measure success not by closing searches but by building clients for life. We represent your brand as if it were our own, staying engaged long after the placement and taking active ownership of every detail. To us, care means going beyond what’s expected and leading with generosity, integrity, and commitment to your success.
How Our Core Values Show Up in Your Experience
Our core values come to life in the way we work with you.
As a high-touch, boutique executive search firm, we combine rigorous search methods with deep industry expertise, delivering curated candidates, not piles of resumes. Since 1998, we’ve fostered 1,000+ successful placements and nurtured a vast network of impactful leaders, proof of a process built on trust, excellence, and results. We stand behind every placement with our one-year replacement guarantee.
Our Promise
Every search reflects our commitment to getting it right, not just getting it done. We prioritize fit over finish and earn trust by delivering excellence, every time.
