Our Services

Tailored Search Solutions

There’s no one-size-fits-all when the stakes are this high. At Morton Herbert, we don’t offer options—we offer strategy. Whether you need to move fast, go deep, or embed long-term firepower into your hiring process, we’ve built the right search solution for the outcome you need next.

Contingent Search

Best for: Companies looking to fill mid-to-senior level roles where time is not a critical factor, and they prefer a low-commitment, lower-cost recruiting solution.

  • No Upfront Cost - You only pay if and when we successfully place a candidate.
  • No Long-Term Commitment - This is a transactional service, meaning you're free to work with other search firms or continue searching on your own.
  • Targeting Active Candidates - We'll focus primarily on candidates who are actively seeking a new role, rather than passive executive talent.
  • Handled by a Junior-Level Recruiter - One of our less experienced team members will work on your search, while our senior executive search consultants will prioritize retained and advisory clients.
  • Limited Search Dept - While we will identify and present great candidates, this service does not include deep executive assessments, passive talent engagement, or strategic hiring consultation.

Retained/Engaged Search

Best for: Companies hiring C-Suite, VP, and Director-level executives who require a high-caliber, deeply vetted search process to ensure the right long term leadership fit.

  • Dedicated, Exclusive Search - We partner with you exclusively, ensuring full commitment to finding the right leader for your organization.
  • Access to Passive Executive Talent - We engage with high-impact, passive candidates who aren't actively applying to jobs but are the best in their field.
  • Deep Executive Assessment - Every candidate undergoes a rigorous multi-step vetting process, including structured interviews, cultural fit evaluations, and confidential market referencing.
  • Confidential & Strategic Search - Ideal for sensitive leadership transitions, high-impact hires, or confidential replacements.
  • Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping - We provide insight into compensation benchmarks, competitive hiring trends, and executive leadership market conditions.
  • Handled by a Senior-Level Search Consultant - Your search is led by an experienced executive search consultant.

Embedded Talent Advisory 

Best for: Companies that need ongoing executive search expertise and want a long-term strategic hiring partner rather than a one-off search.

  • Integrated Into Your Team - We work alongside your leadership team, fully embedded in your hiring strategy.
  • Proactive Talent Pipeline - Instead of waiting until a position opens, we build long-term relationships with the top executive talent, ensuring you always have access to high-caliber candidates.
  • Data-Driven Hiring Strategy - We provide ongoing market insights, compensation benchmarking, talent forecasting, and employer branding consultation to keep you ahead in the hiring game.
  • Fractional, Cost-Effective Model - This service offers the expertise of a high-level executive search consultant without the full cost of building an in-house search team.
  • Designed for Growth & Scale - If you are expanding or consistently hiring for leadership positions, we'll ensure your executive hiring aligns with your business strategy.
  • Handled by a Senior-Level Search Consultant + Support Staff – Your search is led by an experienced executive search consultant and their support staff, working exclusively under their direction as an extension of your team.