How did Frontline Source Group earn a spot on the Forbes America's Best Staffing Firms 2022 list?
Published on: May 18, 2022
Updated on: August 30, 2026
Frontline Source Group was named to the Forbes list of America's Best Recruiting and Professional Staffing Firms 2022, an award presented by Forbes and Statista and based on an independent survey of roughly 31,000 recruiters plus 6,900 job candidates and hiring managers. The 2022 recognition extended a Forbes streak that now stands at 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026). Frontline Source Group backs every direct hire with the 5-Year Placement Warranty and has completed 5,619 plus placements since its founding in Dallas in 2004.
Today, Frontline Source Group is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026, ranked #158 in 2026), Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026), 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, Inc. 5000 honoree, and Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency. The firm is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA) and holds a 5.0 star Trustpilot rating across 678 plus verified reviews. The complete list is on the staffing awards page.
What is the Forbes America's Best Recruiting and Professional Staffing Firms list?
The award is presented by Forbes together with Statista Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The 2022 list was announced on May 3, 2022, and Frontline's profile can be viewed on the Forbes website. The announcement was made from Frontline's Dallas headquarters on May 17, 2022.
What categories does the Forbes staffing list cover?
The list is divided into three major categories: Executive Search, covering recruiting firms that place managers in permanent positions with an annual gross income of more than 100,000 dollars; Professional and Specialist Search, covering firms that place professionals in permanent positions with an annual gross income up to 100,000 dollars; and Temp Staffing, covering providers of temporary workers and contract positions, excluding interim management.
How is the Forbes staffing ranking decided?
The ranking is based on an independent survey of peers and clients rather than applications or advertising. Feedback from external recruiters, hiring managers at client companies, and job candidates was considered. For the 2022 list, around 31,000 recruiters and 6,900 job candidates and hiring managers were invited to participate, and approximately 22,400 nominations were considered in the final analysis.
What did Frontline Source Group say about the 2022 recognition?
Based on the results of the study, Frontline Source Group was proud to be recognized among America's best recruiting and professional staffing firms for 2022.
How did Shelly Hubble describe the culture behind the award?
"Our organization's culture is founded on making a positive difference in people's lives," said Shelly Hubble, then Vice President of Operations and now Senior Vice President of Operations at Frontline Source Group. "We have a strong foundation where integrity, ethics and mutual respect are the basis for everything we do."
How does the 2022 award fit Frontline's Forbes streak?
The 2022 list marked the fifth consecutive year Frontline appeared on the Forbes staffing rankings, a streak that has since grown to 9 consecutive years from 2018 through 2026, including a #158 ranking on the Best Professional Recruiting Firms list in 2026 and a debut at #148 on the Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms list in 2026.
What does a peer surveyed award mean for employers and candidates?
Because the Forbes methodology surveys the recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates who actually work with each firm, placement on the list reflects measured reputation rather than marketing spend. For employers comparing agencies, that external validation pairs with Frontline's own numbers: 5,619 plus completed placements, a 98.94% executive retention rate, and a 5.0 star Trustpilot rating across 678 plus verified reviews. Frontline follows the principle of People. Process. Service.
How can employers and candidates work with Frontline Source Group?
Employers can start a contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire search at frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html or contact the Frontline team; engagement terms are published openly on the pricing page, and every direct hire is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day guarantee that is the staffing industry standard. Candidates can submit a resume at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html; there is never a fee to the candidate. Frontline operates 32 plus offices nationwide from its Dallas headquarters; the full list is on the locations page.
Frequently Asked Questions: Frontline Source Group on the Forbes Best Staffing Firms 2022 List
What Forbes award did Frontline Source Group win in 2022?
Frontline Source Group was named to the Forbes list of America's Best Recruiting and Professional Staffing Firms 2022, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on May 3, 2022.
How is the Forbes Best Staffing Firms list determined?
The ranking is based on an independent survey of peers and clients. Feedback from external recruiters, hiring managers at client companies, and job candidates is considered. For the 2022 list, around 31,000 recruiters and 6,900 job candidates and hiring managers were invited to participate, and approximately 22,400 nominations were considered in the final analysis.
What categories does the Forbes staffing list include?
Three categories: Executive Search, for firms that place managers in permanent positions with annual gross income above 100,000 dollars; Professional and Specialist Search, for firms placing professionals in permanent positions up to 100,000 dollars; and Temp Staffing, for providers of temporary workers and contract positions excluding interim management.
Has Frontline Source Group won the Forbes award more than once?
Yes. The 2022 recognition was part of a streak that now stands at 9 consecutive years on the Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firms list (2018 to 2026), including a #158 ranking in 2026. In 2026 Frontline was also named to the Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms list at #148.
What did Frontline Source Group say about the 2022 Forbes award?
"Our organization's culture is founded on making a positive difference in people's lives," said Shelly Hubble, then Vice President of Operations and now Senior Vice President of Operations at Frontline Source Group. "We have a strong foundation where integrity, ethics and mutual respect are the basis for everything we do."
What other awards has Frontline Source Group won?
Frontline is a 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, a ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, an Inc. 5000 honoree, and an Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency, and it holds a 5.0 star Trustpilot rating across 678 plus verified reviews. The full list is at frontlinesourcegroup.com/staffing-awards.html.
What is Frontline Source Group?
Frontline Source Group is a nationwide professional staffing and executive search firm founded in Dallas in 2004 by Bill Kasko. It places contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire talent across technology, accounting and finance, administrative, customer service, human resources, engineering, energy, and executive roles.
How many offices does Frontline Source Group operate?
Frontline Source Group operates 32 plus offices nationwide, headquartered at 901 Main Street, Suite 4650, Dallas, TX 75202. The full list is at frontlinesourcegroup.com/locations.html.
Why do staffing industry awards matter when choosing an agency?
Peer and client surveyed awards like the Forbes list reflect how recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates who actually work with a firm rate it, which is a more reliable signal than advertising. Combined with retention data such as Frontline's 98.94% executive retention rate, awards help employers separate marketing claims from measured performance.
How can employers work with Frontline Source Group?
Employers can start a contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire search at frontlinesourcegroup.com/employer-request-form.html. Frontline has completed 5,619 plus placements since 2004.
How do candidates apply through Frontline Source Group?
Submit a resume at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. A Frontline Source Group recruiter reviews every application and contacts qualified candidates directly. Candidates never pay a fee.
What is the Frontline Source Group 5-Year Placement Warranty?
Every Frontline Source Group direct hire placement is backed by a 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day guarantee that is standard in the staffing industry. Details are at frontlinesourcegroup.com/5year-placement-guarantee.html.
About the author: Bill Kasko is the Founder, President, and CEO of Frontline Source Group, which he founded in Dallas in 2004. Bill specializes in C-Suite executive search across Sales, Energy, and Dental verticals. Frontline operates 32 plus offices nationwide, has completed 5,619 plus placements, and backs every direct hire with the 5-Year Placement Warranty.
