Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Executive Search

Our consistent recognition among the best executive recruiting firms in the US reflects more than industry accolades. It represents the measurable results and trusted relationships we have built with leading organizations nationwide. Year after year, Scion Retained Search has been honored by respected publications and independent evaluators for our ability to deliver transformational leadership talent, exceptional client service, and a lasting impact on the companies we serve.

From being named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America list multiple times, to earning ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing awards in both client and candidate satisfaction, our achievements are a direct result of our dedication to precision, integrity, and results-driven executive search. These honors validate the trust placed in us by Fortune 500 corporations, high-growth startups, private equity firms, and innovative brands across the country.

When you partner with Scion, you are choosing a retained executive search firm whose work is proven, respected, and nationally recognized for delivering leaders who inspire innovation, strengthen teams, and accelerate growth.

Awards & Recognition Timeline

2025: Scion is recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies In America by Inc.com, and as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for the fifth consecutive year in the candidate category as well as winner in the client category. Scion was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Human Resources Companies In America by Inc.com as well as a Fastest-Growing Private Companies by the San Francisco Business Times and more.

2024: Scion is recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies In America by Inc.com, and as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for the fourth consecutive year in the candidate category as well as winner in the client category. Scion was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Human Resources Companies In America by Inc.com as well as a Fastest-Growing Private Companies by the San Francisco Business Times and more.

2023: Scion is recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies In America by Inc.com, and as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for the third consecutive year in the candidate category as well as winner in the client category. Scion was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Human Resources Companies In America by Inc.com as well as a Fastest-Growing Private Companies by the San Francisco Business Times.

2022: Scion is recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies In America by Inc.com, and as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for the second consecutive year in the candidate category as well as winner in the client category. Scion was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Human Resources Companies In America by Inc.com as well as a Fastest-Growing Private Companies by the San Francisco Business Times.

2021: Scion is recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies In America by Inc.com as well as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner. Scion was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Human Resources Companies In America by Inc.com as well as a Fastest-Growing Private Companies by the San Francisco Business Times. Awarded to the 2021 list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms in the World and United States by Forbes.

2020: Scion is recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner.

2019: Scion was awarded to the Largest Bay Area Staffing Firms by the San Francisco Business Times and recognized as one of the Largest Staffing Firms in the Portland Metro Area by the Portland Business Journal.

2018: Scion was awarded to the Largest Staffing Firms, Business Times List, and Top Retained Executive Search Firms, Business Times List, 2018. Awarded to the 2018 list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms in the World and United States by Forbes.

2017: Scion was awarded to the Largest Staffing Firms, Business Times List, and Top Retained Executive Search Firms, Business Times List, 2017. Recently awarded to the 2017 list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms in the World by Forbes.

2006–2016: Scion consistently set the standard in national recruiting. Our journey began between 2007 and 2010, when Business Times named us a Top Search Firm and a CBS News feature highlighted our impact on job growth. In 2011, we earned accolades as a Top Retained and Top Contingency Firm and were recognized as one of the Largest Staffing Firms, a distinction we maintained in 2012. In 2013, Business Times again honored us as one of the Largest Staffing Firms, and The Ladders recognized us as an Engaged Employer and the Most Engaged Staffing Firm, with CEO Isaac Schild acknowledged among The Ladders Elite. Our excellence continued in 2014 and 2015, with 2015 also celebrating us as a Top Retained Executive Search Firm, and in 2016 we were once again awarded as one of the Largest Staffing Firms and a Top Retained Executive Search Firm by the Business Times List.