FRESNO, Calif., Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is proud to announce its inclusion in Business Insider’s 2026 list of America’s Top Recruiting Firms. This ranking, developed in collaboration with research firm Plant-A Insights Group, honors the top 750 recruiting firms in the United States for outstanding performance in executive search, professional placement, and temporary/contract staffing.
To compile the list, more than 22,000 hiring managers and job seekers were surveyed about their experiences with over 4,000 recruiting firms nationwide. Rankings were based on a proprietary scoring model that incorporated peer recommendations, satisfaction across key service categories, and third-party validation. Firms that excelled across all three service categories—executive, professional, and contract staffing—received special recognition for their comprehensive service excellence.
Tammi Heaton, Co-CEO of PrideStaff, said, “Being named one of America’s Top Recruiting Firms by Business Insider is a big deal for our whole company.” “This award means a lot to us since it comes from the voices of both clients and applicants, who are at the center of all we do. Our staff all around the country work hard to make sure that every client experience is in line with our mission: “to consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.” This award is a direct result of their hard work, knowledge, and desire to doing their best. Mike Aprile, the co-CEO, said, “This award shows that we are right to focus on always getting better and hiring people with local knowledge.” Business Insider’s recognition means a lot to us, and we will continue to set the bar for excellence in our field.
This award from Business Insider comes after a great year of awards for the company in its field. PrideStaff has been at the top of the staffing sector all year, earning positions on Forbes’ rankings of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms and Best Temporary Staffing Firms. The company also stayed on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® and Franchise Times® Top 400 lists for more than ten years, which shows how strong its franchise model is.
About PrideStaff
PrideStaff started as 100% company-owned units in the 1970s and began franchising in 1995. It has offices in North America that service thousands of clients, and its main office is in Central California. PrideStaff has been in the staffing business for more than 45 years. They have the resources and knowledge of a big company, but they also have the attitude, devotion, and personal service of a small business. PrideStaff is the only commercial staffing company in the U.S. and Canada with annual sales of over $100 million to win the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing 15-Year Diamond Awards two years in a row. This shows how great their service is for both clients and employees.
