Lisa Oxenhandler

HR PARTNER FOR IDEAL WORKPLACES

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Recruiting Strategies

to position companies and employees for maximized success and growth within an ideal workplace.

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We Design Customized

Recruiting Strategies

to position companies and employees
for maximized success and growth
within an ideal workplace.

Career Seekers Business Owners

Recruiting for Growth is a Nationwide Industry Leader Fueled by the Desire to Listen and Understand the Staffing, Retention and Career Needs of both Business Owners and Career Seekers.

Have you ever wondered why the average American holds over 11 jobs throughout their lifetime. Is it the day and age we live? Or could it be the “standard” hiring process — where availability equals compatibility — just isn’t cutting it?

We believe turnover is something that can and should be avoided, and why we’ve developed our customized recruiting strategy. Click the button below to discover how an Ideal Workplace will save you time and money, and increase your bottom line.

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What makes us so different

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Strategy

Our unique method of hands on candidate searches.

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Research

Our customized analysis during the matching process.

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Guarantee

The unprecedented 1-year guarantee we offer.

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We put the right people in the right places for an ideal workplace that works for everyone.

Recruiting for Growth is a nationwide industry leader fueled by the desire to listen and understand the staffing, retention and career needs of both business owners and career seekers.

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Cohen Woodworking, Ben Cohen

Lisa just closed the deal on one of the hardest roles in operations to fill. She also just called me to inform me that our #1 intern pick accepted our offer! I sure am glad that Lisa works for us and not our competitor!!!!

Career Coaching, Lynda

What comes to mind when I hear recruiter, is someone who helps you find a new job at a different company. As a career coach Lisa Oxenhandler offers much more than that especially with her 26 plus years of experience and all her resources. She also...

Dorel Home, Teri Steiner, Director Of Customer Service

Lisa and I have worked together for many years. She has always presented high quality applicants for consideration. She understands the needs of her clients and is very helpful. It can be difficult to find strong applicants but Lisa has never...

U.S. Tape & Label, Bob Rubin, Controller CFO

Lisa is a real professional. Worked with her via her position of hiring people through her employment agency. Have known Lisa for many years and would recommend her for most anything she wants to undertake.

Sheryl O’Toole & Associates, Sheryl O’Toole, President

Lisa always listened to our recruitment needs and provided good employee prospects for us to interview. She stays on top of the project and continues to reach out to her clients even as their needs changed.

Cohen Woodworking, Gina Cohen, HR Director

Lisa is a delight to work with. She brings integrity into all she does. She “reads” people quickly and has become an integral part of our fast growing company with both external and internal recruiting efforts to seek out those who uphold our...

Professional Office Environments Inc., Cathy Louis, Senior Sales Support

We have worked with Lisa Oxenhandler for years, she stands out from other companies and recruiters because she does a fabulous job sending only the most qualified candidates our way. She understands that our time is valuable and helps us identify...

MO-ARK District of Kiwanis International, Carla OBrien, Board Trustee

Lisa does an excellant job for candidates and clients alike. I have known Lisa professsionally for 30 years. She is consistantly professional, knowledgeable, and innovative. She works with Candidates to increase their skill level and polish their...

deVan Sealants Inc., Ellen Abrams, Vice President

Lisa is a professional who will provide top notch service. She will do anything needed to assure that you are a satisfied customer.

Linda Knisley, Director of Personnel

Lisa is very conscientious and works deligently to help satisfy her customer's needs. She is always willing to help in any way.

The Advertisers Printing Company, Steve Randall, Estimator

Lisa really likes what she is doing. She’s diligent in matching the right candidate and puts her creativity to work. She is very helpful and very knowledgeable in satisfying her customers needs.

West County Radiology Group, Missy Brockman, Patient Care Coordinator

I have worked with Lisa in the past and currently in finding employment. She was very helpful in assisting me in looking at other industry opportunities.

Bi-State Development, Amy Krekeler, EEO Specialiat

I've worked with Lisa to find temporary and permanent placements for over 10 years! She is always knowledgeable and provides great talent.

Longtime Partner, Angela Boyd, Lead Consultant

Lisa has been a great friend, employer and mentor to me over the course of my career in St Louis, MO. She has the ability to help anyone better understand what career options are available, make connections and steer you on the path to success....

Contemporary Spiritual Arts, Inc., Roy Fisher, Senior Minister

Ms. Oxenhandler worked for me as our V.P. Sales when I was one of the owners of Career Advancement Corporation and C.A.C. Temporary Services. She successfully directed our entire sales organization for over a decade. She is a phenomenal marketer...

Beacon Point Consulting LLC, Cindy Dolniak, Compliance Consultant

We're a small firm so the time and energy needed to find the perfect candidate can take several weeks or months. And at times it can be put on hold all together while you perform your daily tasks. So when I had the opportunity to work with Lisa,...

Rosenblum Goldenhersh, P.C. Theresa A. Phelps, Attorney

We are so excited about our newest team member! Lisa and her staff trulycarried the ball throughout this entire hiring process and made not only mylife, but the other partner's lives so much easier by handling this hirefrom start to finish! We were...

On Target for Profitable Growth, Lori St.Clair, President

Awesome to work with!! It was a pleasure working with Lisa and her staff, and together we focused in on what was truly needed in this new position, created a job description and ultimately found the perfect hire! They were able to find someone who...

Peabody Energy, Mary Ann Garavaglia, Compensation Manager

Lisa has always been a great help in acquiring high quality talent. I am very happy to recommend her services.

CAM Midwest, Marc Taillon, VP of Operations

I am writing to recommend the services of Lisa Oxenhandler. I recently employed Lisa to find a qualified candidate for a Project Coordinator position. Lisa and her staff, pursued innovative avenues to find a qualified candidate that were not even...

Republic Services Inc., Jennifer Keener, Manager Municipal Sales

Lisa was very helpful to me in searching for employment. She was prompt in contacting me with leads. I was confident if there was something out there for me, she would do her best to make it happen!

Brandon Eye Associates, Michelle Fleshner, Practice Administrator

I have used Lisa multiple times for my recruiting needs. I am an ophthalmic professional and finding personnel with ophthalmic experience is difficult at best. Lisa always provided great results in a timely manner and communicated with me each step...

Schmersahl Treloar, Candy Curtis

Lisa has always come through with the right candidate with the correct experience the first time! She puts in the extra effort to make sure things run smoothly and checks back frequently with her customers to ensure satisfaction.

Cher Lowther, Perspectives LLC

Lisa sets the standard for professionalism and dedication while never discounting the human component. I have and will continue to recommend her to friends and acquaintances who are seeking assistance in their job search. She is a true asset on...

Agilis Systems, Adah Dooley, Human Resources Coordinator

I was employed with Lisa for a short time at Career Advancement Corporation. In that short time, it didn’t take long to discover how much Lisa dedicates herself to her clients and their needs. Her networking skills and industry knowledge enable her...

Karen H., Accounting/HR

Lisa is a great person. She always puts her clients/customers first. Always listens to what their needs/wants are. She is reliable, trust worthy and professional. Very creative person and very well rounded person to work with. I can always count on...

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Life is Like a Trip to the Lake

This weekend, driving back from an overnight trip at the Lake of the Ozarks where we celebrated my nephew’s 21st birthday, it dawned on me that this trip could be compared to a successful life. Last weekend was my mom’s 90th birthday and we had a party to celebrate....

Protect Yourself from Mayhem (a.k.a. Counteroffers)

No matter which side of the desk you are sitting, counteroffers are a short-term fix.If you are the person that has been offered the additional money, promotion, flextime, etc. in order to stay in your current role, why did it take the threat of you leaving to get...

I Know Why. I Know My Why. Do You?

Simon Sinek is known for the movement he started in order for people to become inspired at work, which, subsequently, would inspire those around them. The books, “Find Your Why” and “Know Your Why” are a part of that. If you are not a familiar, you might want to check...