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.
3000+
Clients Served
20,000
Jobs Filled
1,000,000+
Experts in Network
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
Orris Long
SVP, AI Solutions
Our Brands
Onward Search has specialized divisions built to expand our impact while complementing our core offerings through our award-winning infrastructure.
Onward Accessibility provides flexible solutions and diverse talent to help companies achieve their digital accessibility goals.
Onward Search Education delivers top-tier educators and clinicians to help nationwide school districts provide optimal student care.
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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Our Awards
We are proud to be recognized as an industry-leading staffing agency from coast-to-coast.
Our News
View the latest announcements and press from Onward Search.
Onward Search Launches Generative AI Training Services
Onward Accessibility’s Pete Bruhn Appointed to IAAP Certification Committee
Onward Search Announces the Launch of Onward Search Education
Move Upward at Onward
Advance your career at the nation's leading AI solutions and talent provider.
Specialized Divisions
Corporate Headquarters
268 Post Road, Suite 200
PMB 143547
Fairfield, CT 06824
