Testimonials
I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mike Harvey for over 20 years and can unconditionally recommend his professional recruitment services. The feedback I've received from the many organizations within our membership who have used his firm's services has consistently reflected Mike's ability to present quality candidates who match not only the position requirements but, most importantly, are a great fit for the organization's culture. Add to this the fact that Mike has a unique "pay per project" billing arrangement which can significantly lower recruitment costs, and it is no wonder that I have never heard anything but positive remarks about his firm.
Rob Strate, Director HR Services
The Employers' Association
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Mike Harvey has a great network that allows him to find the right candidate for our positions. He does a great job of getting to understand what is unique about your company that helps him fine tune his search but he also can think out of the box for the candidates hidden in unlikely places. I have always been satisfied with his prompt communication that made my job much easier. I would highly recommend his services.
Sandy DeWitt, Human Resource Manager
ITW North American Automotive Seats
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I have had the pleasure of working with Mike on various search projects over the last ten years. He is highly knowledgeable and is easy to work with - from start to finish on an assignment. He asks good questions to ensure his understanding of position requirements and organizational “fit”, and then leverages his vast referral network effectively. Mike’s fee based approach is economical. He has consistently delivered good results and we look forward to working with him again.
Jeff Dean, President & CEO
The Armada Group
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I am a lifelong admirer of a task well done, any task: food server, house builder, business presentation, television show… Your approach, method and results in the recruiting arena place you into the category of elevating a task to near the level of artistry. I have found your systems to be logical and methodical, almost empirical. You have what I would term “uncommon” common sense, back to logic.
I think your recruiting success is partly a result of systemic components of personality. From what I think I understand, you attack the project with a massive assault - how many prospects can I generate, assess the results and submit the findings. A combination of know-how, savvy and hard work. Bravo
Garnering from the flavor of the broadcast e-mails I receive from you, this approach carries over to requests or opportunities you may have from time to time.
Brent Jackson, Employment Manager
Lacks Industries
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I worked with Mike Harvey when I was recruiting for a couple of open engineering positions at Steelcase. I told Mike I really wanted to fill both positions with minority candidates – a real challenge in West Michigan! It was a difficult assignment because the hiring manager was very opinionated, fast-paced and tended toward more classic engineering candidates. Add to this, Steelcase is a very strong and particular culture – let’s face it, we’re choosy! Long story short, after presenting many qualified candidates, both positions were ultimately filled by two African American females who were chosen by the hiring manager because they were hands down the most qualified candidates he interviewed and the best fit for Steelcase! Mike knocked it out of the park. I would recommend Mike as a great guy to work with. He has strong connections, excellent follow up skills, and delivered the best candidates in a short amount of time. What more can you ask for?
Roseann Masotti, Director, Human Resources
Steelcase
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I have known Mike for many years. Mike is a valuable recruitment partner and has been a great resource for me in various capacities of job searches for our company. Mike is professional, reliable and results oriented. Mike brings quality candidates and does not waste my time with “filler candidates”. Mike does his research on the company as well as the position to be filled to make sure the candidate has the talent we need, is a fit within the organization, and has the passion for the position. I enjoy working with Mike. While Mike makes my job easier, he is a pleasure to work with, and is also cost effective. I would highly recommend partnering with Mike and his team.
Anne Strouse, Manager, Human Resources and Compliance Officer
North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing
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Mike is an excellent value for the dollars spent. He is a good communicator keeping his clients informed of his progress. He is well connected. I would recommend Mike to any organization with a recruiting need.
Gary Wainwright, Manager, Human Resources Manager
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I have known Mike personally for 20 years and served on the board of directors for the Human Resource Group with him for several years. I began to use Mike's professional services about 6 or 7 years ago when we had a need for multiple software developers and his efficient methodologies helped fill those positions rather quickly. We have continued to successfully use Mike's services since then, including this past spring when we needed to confidentially fill a high level position within the company. I believe that Mike's extensive Human Resources background enhances his ability to consistently identify qualified candidates. By getting to know his client's specific needs and organizational culture, he is able to solve their staffing requests quickly.
Bob Ruhlmann, Director of Human Resources
TerryBerry
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I have known Mike for many years. He is a professional recruiter and offers his services in a unique cost effective way. He has a vast network of Human Resources, Engineering, Manufacturing and IT professionals that is a phenomenal advantage to his clients. He is not limited in his searches by discipline, level or location. I highly recommend him for any recruitment needs.
Ray Saxe, Corporate Human Resources Manager
Postal Aluminum Company
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I can say that I am extremely fortunate to have known Mike Harvey for over 20 years. His expertise in the area human resource related activity is frankly far superior to anyone else I have ever met. In my life I have needed someone with Mike’s talents on both sides of the fence.
For most of my business career, I have led business start-ups, turn-arounds, and high level acquisitions. Ironically Mike helped me first find individuals/companies that had a need for such action. He was plugged in to a variety of resources that regularly amazed me. Once I was retained to take such action, I was then in need of other individuals that would fit the needs of the activity I was hired to do; Mike was there for that as well.
He would always prescreen all candidates in a way that left me with little to do. Each one that he brought me to review was clearly a potential hire. In many cases, I needed him to help find me individuals to service many different disciplines. This was extremely important not only in personnel ability, but also to do so quickly so that what needed to be done could be done in the necessary timeframe.
To accomplish his goals he was always so thorough in his questioning of me to make sure that what I was in need of is what he found. If you or individuals you know are ever in need of finding the right people when you need them… I strongly recommend Mike; he always filled my needs and he can fill yours.
Ray Weidenfeller, Managing Director
Sunhill Global
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I have used Mike on different searches with different organizations that I have been involved with and he always comes through. His pricing structure is very competitive and he is able to grasp the company culture and find good fits for the culture in a timely manner.
Tom Wallace, Former V.P. Operations
Worden and Monroe LLC
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I have known Mike for many years. He was one of first people I ever talked to as a staffing Resources decision maker. Mike has been an invaluable resource for me in a number of different capacities on numerous occasions. In particular, he has acted in the capacity as a counselor assisting my management team in their interviewing process. Mike is a master at interview preparation and practice. I am a naturally uncomfortable interviewer, but his work with me allowed me to go into my interviews prepared and confident. Thanks in no small part to him, I filled 10+ “impossible to fill” positions over a 10 year period. I cannot recommend Mike highly enough.
Steve G., President
West Michigan Engineering and Manufacturing