Why choose Essenta?
We approach projects differently. We take a refined approach to identifying a diverse talent pool that’s relevant to your business needs and growth ambitions. This includes rigorous research, timely market intelligence, meaningful data tracking and insights, and objective candidate assessment tools.
Offices in London and New York
Clients across The Americas, Asia and EMEA
10 partners – all leaders in their markets
22 consultants and research associates
9 nationalities
10 languages spoken
Trusted advisor
We invest time to understand your business, investment approach, goals and culture to identify what ‘good’ looks like to you, so we can assess candidates accurately.
- Client-focused: we work in partnership, sharing talent intelligence and data
- Direct: we challenge traditional approaches to leadership thinking and behaviours
- Forward-looking: we continuously research, map and engage with potential talent
Context centric
We consider three variables – sector, function and context – to identify the leaders who can help you meet your business goals. We call this our ‘situational lens’.
- Sector: we understand operating models and markets
- Function: we understand the technical skills needed
- Context: we consider the factors that will help you grow your business
Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
We believe diverse teams are more effective teams – and are committed to the advancement of DE&I in every assignment.
- Proactive: we identify, engage with and attract a diverse range of candidates
- Extensive: we take the broadest view possible and consider cognitive diversity as key
- Progressive: we help clients advance their approach to diversity and inclusion
Exceptional service
We work diligently, quickly and responsively. And we go above and beyond to deliver results and exceed your expectations.
- Committed: we only take on work that we know we can deliver
- Tenacious: we’re highly analytical and persist where others give up
- Swift: we work at pace to deliver market-leading completion rates
Flexible attitude
While we’re here to advise you on your search, we understand that requirements can change during the process, so we’re quick to adapt to your needs.
- Agile: we’re able to change direction quickly and adapt to new requests
- Responsive: we listen to your needs so we can respond to changes appropriately
- Curious: we continually research and learn so we can adapt on the go
Our people
We’re a people business. We’re authentic, we work together, we influence and we’re committed to your business’s success.
- Informed: we have a proven track record across different sectors and challenges
- Consistent: you’ll work with the team you meet at the start, who’ll give you the same service throughout
- Collaborative: we work as one team, drawing on our collective knowledge
Ambitious
We’re energetic and result-oriented, but always flexible to our clients’ needs.
Resilient
We’re tenacious and never give up. And if we make a mistake, we learn from it.
Authentic
We’re genuine, candid and trustworthy people to do business with.
Progressive
We’re exceptional in the way we innovate. We think through problems differently.