The Executive Search Roundtable (ESR) is an international association of recruiting professionals dedicated to research and search execution. Founded in 1979, ESR membership encompasses professionals from executive search, corporate recruiting, and the independent consultants serving them.

With an extensive membership base in representative regions across the US (New York, Illinois, Texas, Ohio, California and Massachusetts) as well as overseas, the organization provides a unique perspective on the knowledge and skills of executive search execution and research. Through a variety of programs and services, ESR provides best practices, professional development, and networking opportunities.

• Monthly Meetings. more info
   
• Career Development Events more info
   
• Networking Events. more info
   
• Newsletter. more info
   
• Job-postings. more info
   
• Directory of Independent Research & Search Consultants, available for purchase to members and non-members. more info
   
• Membership Directory, available to all members.  more info
   
• ESR List, available to all members, enabling swift and easy communication among the membership. more info
   
• Members-Only Features and Services. more info
  

• To raise the bar in terms of knowledge management, research and candidate development, "professionalizing" these roles both in-house and for independents.
   
• To provide training and advice from "industry experts".
   
• To create a forum for interaction, sharing and discussion among members of the search community, including the research, knowledge management, fee-earning, and corporate recruiting functions.
   
• To expand the physical network of the organization nationally and internationally to capitalize on synergies and experiences that will enable members to undertake searches more effectively and efficiently.
   
• To build a support network, in terms of emotional, professional and financial support (health insurance, discounts etc) for a fragmented industry.
   
• To establish a "marketplace" whereby independents can market their skills and search firms can find, contact and reference outside contractors.

"To enhance professionalism and provide a forum for interaction and development among members of the search community"

• Members should maintain the highest ethical standards, treating all client, candidate and reference information discreetly, and conducting business in a straightforward and honorable manner.
   
• Members should uphold the letter and spirit of all local, state and federal laws that govern recruiting and hiring practices, while seeking the most qualified candidates for the job.
   
• In presentations and interviews, the client, the position and the candidate should be presented factually, respecting the confidentiality of sources/references, the candidate’s privacy and the client’s information.
   
• Objectivity, accuracy, an appropriate sense of urgency and honesty concerning “off-limits” agreements should characterize relationships with clients.
   
• Relationships with candidates should be direct and discreet; feedback on their status in the search should be timely, and the privileged nature of the information obtained should always be at the forefront of those relationships.