Perpetual Talent Solutions At A Glance
About Us
2500
Direct Placements in the
U.S. & Canada
U.S. & Canada
10
Top 10% of Most Socially Engaged Executive Search Firms by Linkedin
98
Industry Leading
Client Retention Rate
Client Retention Rate
Our Firm
Perpetual Talent Solutions is a Houston, Texas based Executive Recruiting and Human Capital Advisory firm. Our customer centric approach pairs well with clients seeking value added, mutual interest partnerships. Since 1994 we have been serving clients across multiple industries and company sizes ranging from early-stage to Fortune 500 throughout the United States and Canada.
Key Milestones
Established Executive Recruiting Practice in 1994
Added HR & Talent Acquisition Consulting in 2001
Added Talent Management
in 2006
Added Sales and Operations Training in 2012
Added Project Recruiting in 2016 (Recruiter-on-demand)
Added Executive Coaching & Business Brokering in 2019
Our goal is simple, we want to continue building long-term sustainable Customer relationships. As such, we customize and design creative solutions based on the specific and unique needs of every client. Lastly, we represent your Brand and Employee Value Proposition with the same respect and care as we do ours.
Perpetual Talent Solutions is a Houston, Texas based Executive Recruiting and Human Capital Advisory firm. Our customer centric approach pairs well with clients seeking value added, mutual interest partnerships. Since 1994 we have been serving clients across multiple industries and company sizes ranging from early-stage to Fortune 500 throughout the United States and Canada.
Key Milestones
Established Executive Recruiting Practice in 1994
Added HR & Talent Acquisition Consulting in 2001
Added Talent Management
in 2006
Added Sales and Operations Training in 2012
Added Project Recruiting in 2016 (Recruiter-on-demand)
Added Executive Coaching & Business Brokering in 2019
Our goal is simple, we want to continue building long-term sustainable Customer relationships. As such, we customize and design creative solutions based on the specific and unique needs of every client. Lastly, we represent your Brand and Employee Value Proposition with the same respect and care as we do ours.
Guiding Principles
Understand
The clients’ ultimate objective
Dedicate
The appropriate time and resources specific to each client
Appreciate
The work we do is noble and deserves to be treated as such
Execute
Be relentless in our pursuit of making great job fits
Our service offerings, beliefs, and intentions are wrapped around one simple premise…
To act in your best interest versus our own.
Understand
The clients’ ultimate objective
Dedicate
The appropriate time and resources specific to each client
Appreciate
The work we do is noble and deserves to be treated as such
Execute
Be relentless in our pursuit of making great job fits
Our service offerings, beliefs, and intentions are wrapped around one simple premise…
To act in your best interest versus our own.
Leadership
Jim
Hickey
President & Managing Partner
Jim Hickey is Perpetual Talent Solutions President & Managing Partner, leading the company’s strategic direction to ensure the continued growth, profitability, and integrity of the firm.
As a staffing industry veteran, he held executive positions including Senior Vice President of Sales & Operations for Randstad USA, Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations for Recruit International, and Senior Vice President of Marketing & Client Solutions for Hudson RPO. Career highlights include having managed and developed over 350 employees while holding P&L/Budget responsibility of $300M.
Notably, he has successfully led these companies through economic downturns, natural disasters, and high growth periods, earning several Executive of the Year awards for his leadership abilities.
Jim is best described as a forward-thinking, inspirational leader who is a civil war buff, a gym enthusiast, and most importantly, “Pop” to his grandchildren!
Debbie
Norton
Founder & Managing Partner
Debbie Norton is our Founder & Managing Partner, bringing two decades of talent acquisition & business operations experience to the firm. Debbie leads the executive search, recruiting, and talent advisory practices for the company.
Project Sampling
- Re-engineering of HR & recruiting departments
- Managed large-scale recruiting & onboarding projects
- Interim HR & talent acquisition roles
- Compensation philosophy and plan design
Corporate Leadership
- Grew start-up to over 1,500 employees in 3 1/2 years
- Started a PPO that grew to 100k physicians and 1,500 hospitals
- Mentored and developed a combined staff of 75
Debbie is known to be intuitive, thoughtful in her approach, and when she is not working, enjoys outdoor activities or sitting down for a good game of Scrabble… as long as she wins!