Ideal Workplaces
Increase
employee retention, company growth, and the bottom line.
Trust Worthy
Labeled “Lifesaver” by her clients, Lisa takes pride in providing efficient and attentive customer service, detailed communication as well as high-quality talent.
Valuable
Her thorough knowledge of the employment industry, recruiting, and salary negotiations makes her a valuable strategic partner for hiring managers.
Reliable
For over 29 years, growing companies and exceptional job seekers have come to rely on her genuine integrity and her “sixth sense” matchmaking expertise
Since 1991, Small & Mid-Size Companies Have Chosen Us to Help Create Ideal Work Environments – Reducing Turnover, Improving The Bottom Line
The process of hiring is expensive, and time consuming. Finding the right fit is an art form, especially when hiring the wrong person will likely lead to job dissatisfaction, poor productivity, and dismissal.
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.
We are comprised of individuals who are honest, ethical, and diligent about introducing top talent for the appropriate role to companies who are profitable because they are employee-centered.
The intelligent and innovative candidates we present recognize they prosper as they contribute to their employer’s success by consistently exceeding expectations.

Years in the Industry
Happy Candidates
Delighted Business Leaders
Lisa Oxenhandler
HR Partner for Ideal Workplaces
Since 1991, Lisa Oxenhandler has successfully placed hundreds of top talent candidates nationwide. Over the years, growing companies and exceptional job seekers have come to rely on her genuine integrity and her “sixth sense” matchmaking expertise. By carefully listening to understand the staffing, retention and career needs, Lisa screens thoroughly to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome. Her methodology concentrates on gaining insight into the culture of each party and visualizing the potential of a successful long-term relationship. Like many of her clients, Cohen Architectural Woodworking in Missouri, has praised her “recruiting efforts for seeking out those who uphold our culture and embrace our values.”
Labeled “Lifesaver” by her clients, Lisa takes pride in providing efficient and attentive customer service, detailed communication as well as high-quality talent. Her thorough knowledge of the employment industry, recruiting, and salary negotiations makes her a valuable strategic partner for hiring managers. She most enjoys serving companies that strive to provide human-centered work environments. Her vision is to see every business grow successfully by investing in a reliable, professional and productive employee base.
Lisa is a humanitarian in her work and beyond. She is an active supporter of Race for the Cure, Susan Komen, World Food Day, Open Door Animal Sanctuary, Women’s Shelters, Gateway to Dreams and Experts4Entrepreneurs. In her free time, she can be found fundraising, or galvanizing the community, from the podium, the front lines or behind the scenes..
What makes us so different
Discover what other smart business owners have.
Strategy
Our unique method of hands on candidate searches.
Research
Our customize analysis during the matching process.
Guarantee
The unprecedented 1-year guarantee we offer.
Compliance
We focus on diversification and inclusion.
Approach
Customized checks, verifications and assessments.
Results
We provide a service that leaves no room for re-recruiting.