About Onward Search

We help the world’s leading brands find innovative solutions and expert talent to thrive in the future of work.

Our Mission

To provide innovative solutions and expert talent to the world's best creative, marketing and technology teams.

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3000+

Clients Served

20,000

Jobs Filled

1,000,000+

Experts in Network

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Our Story

For nearly two decades, Onward Search has connected the world’s leading companies with creative, marketing and technology talent. Now, we’re not just assembling top teams; we’re empowering them through AI transformation and digital accessibility solutions.

In today’s market, success takes more than hiring support alone, and we’re uniquely equipped to deliver. Combining our in-house expertise with our expansive talent network, we can build your strategy, upskill your workforce, and execute your work for you.

At Onward, we pride ourselves on embracing our entrepreneurial spirit and evolving with our clients’ needs. But our people will always be the center of our success, and our passion will never waver: we help forward-thinking companies thrive in the future of work.

Our Values

Our core values are our compass. They define our beliefs, dictate our actions, and guide us forward.

Deliver amazing results.

We always strive to exceed expectations for all stakeholders. We are determined to work hard, face challenges head-on and win.

Think and act like an entrepreneur.

We take initiative, maximize opportunities, and embrace our passion to focus on rapid growth and innovation.

Wow our customers.

We are customer-obsessed. We make our clients and talent our top priorities because when they succeed, we succeed.

Do things the right way.

We operate with honesty and integrity and hold ourselves accountable for our actions and commitments.

Be different together.

We’ve created a space where all belong. We celebrate diversity, embrace inclusivity, and promote equity inside and outside our walls.

Love where you work.

We’ve built a culture that inspires people to take pride in what they do, support one another, and win as a team.

Our Leadership Team

Our senior leadership team has 25+ years of experience serving top brands across every major industry.

Ken Clark

CEO & Co-Founder

Don Weis

Chief Operating Officer

Kim Shatzer

SVP, Delivery

Kate O’Connor

SVP, Onward Accessibility

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Onward Search is part of Onward Group Holdings, a platform of specialized brands that connects leading organizations with specialized talent and workforce solutions. These include Onward Accessibility, a nationwide provider of digital accessibility services and staffing, Onward Education, a leading provider of educational staffing solutions for K-12 schools, and Talera, a dedicated provider of behavioral health staffing. Across brands, we share an experienced leadership team, extensive recruitment infrastructure, and exceptional company culture.

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Our Culture

At Onward Search, we’ve built an inclusive environment that aligns with our core values. Employees are encouraged to celebrate their differences, support one another, and take ownership of accelerating their careers.

We hire and develop the best talent from all backgrounds. Through career pathing, management training, diversity education, and women’s leadership programs, we empower our people to grow as individuals and thrive professionally.

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