Describe the project or task the provider helped with:

Hirewell served as 1871's recruiting firm -- both for the organization as well as for the member companies. We hired over 20 people using Hirewell at 1871, and Hirewell helped dozens of member companies find talent as well. They were extremely successful in both tasks.

What do you like best?

What I really loved was the thoroughness and thoughtfulness Hirewell put forth with every hire. They really acted as though they were hiring someone for their own team and they operated as an extension of our team. They took the time to show their work and include everyone in the process, and it resulted in outstanding outcomes.

What do you dislike?

The only downside I can think of is that from time to time Hirewell's knowledge of the marketplace and the realities of hiring didn't match our Pollyannish vision for what we wanted to do. But even this was very helpful as it helped us understand what was possible, probable, and what would make us successful.

Recommendations to others considering the provider:

Go for it. You'll find a dynamic, hard-working and thoughtful partner with Hirewell and your team will be better for it.

What problems are you solving with the provider? What benefits have you realized?

Simply put, Hirewell helped us (and our member companies) get better people than we ever thought imaginable, faster and more successfully than we realized we could. This changed the look and feel of 1871 forever and the impacts of our efforts will be helpful for a long time. Hirewell helped us hire a diverse, inclusive, thoughtful, dynamic and vibrant team and that team went on to build 1871 what it is today, so Hirewell has played a critical role in 1871's (and Chicago's) story.