Affiliations
Memberships & Associations
NPA is a global network of premier independent recruiters working cooperatively to serve clients around the world. The international network enables members to better serve their employers through extended geographic reach, greater access to industry specialization, and improved operating efficiencies. As a client of an NPA member firm, you have access to candidates around the world. You can work with your local NPA member yet benefit from access to local knowledge on six continents. Founded in 1956 and originally established as National Personnel Associates, NPA has been a leader in split-fee placements for more than half a century. The financially stable organization supports a worldwide member base.
- Member-owned network. Every NPA member firm is a part owner of the network, giving each member a proprietary interest in your satisfaction.
- Highest ethical standards. NPA holds members to high professional and ethical standards.
- Global reach. With members on six continents, NPA gives clients access to candidates and local knowledge – anywhere in the world. You get the benefit of a local business connection with global reach.
Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. ASSE has 13 practice specialties, 150 chapters, 56 sections and 64 student sections.
AIChE is the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with more than 40,000 members from 93 countries. AIChE has the breadth of resources and expertise you need - whether you’re in core process industries or emerging areas, such as nanobiotechnology.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 200,000 individual members, the Society's mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available. As an influential voice, the Society's mission is also to advance the human resource profession to ensure that HR is recognized as an essential partner in developing and executing organizational strategy. Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 550 affiliated chapters and members in more than 100 countries.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is one of the largest international associations serving the needs of occupational and environmental health professionals practicing industrial hygiene in industry, government, labor, academic institutions, and independent organizations. Founded in 1939, AIHA is a nonprofit organization with more than 75 local sections. AIHA's 11,800 members are highly educated professionals; 96 percent are college graduates, 51 percent hold master's degrees, and 12 percent possess doctoral degrees.
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to thousands of environmental professionals in 65 countries.
Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today's ASME is a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community. ASME conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds numerous technical conferences worldwide, and offers hundreds of professional development courses each year. ASME sets internationally recognized industrial and manufacturing codes and standards that enhance public safety.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), a non-profit organization, is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.
IPA is an association of over 230 of the best recruiting firms in the United States. With member firms located in cities nationwide, it is easy to understand the potential for identifying the best candidates available to fill your requirements. With over 500 recruiter/consultants employed by member firms, virtually every industry and discipline is represented in their recruiting efforts. The quality and experience of these staffs compare with the best our industry has to offer.
Many owners of agencies in IPA are or have been officers of national, state and other personnel associations and are publicly recognized for their service to communities. Their image reflects integrity, professional expertise and effective service to all clients. They are all professional, independent personnel consultants working together in a network to bring the most qualified applicants to industry.They all adhere to the Equal Employment Opportunities Law and believe in a free enterprise system.