Emerson Group Inc.

What Emerson Group Inc. does

Emerson Group Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey, serving mission-driven companies across South Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia area. The company was founded in 1971 by Skip and Annette Emerson as a Dunhill Personnel franchise, rebranded as Emerson Group in 1998 when second-generation owner Bill Emerson assumed the presidency, and now operates with Matt Emerson (Director of Business Development) and Will Emerson (Director of Operations) representing the third generation. The firm offers four primary service lines: direct hire placement, temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and recruitment consulting, executed through a culture-first "Recruiting to Culture" methodology that emphasizes behavioral and cultural alignment between candidates and client organizations. Service delivery is supported by specialized sub-brands including EmersonHR (human resources consulting and HR-credited seminars), EmersonIT (dedicated IT recruitment), and The Job Exchange (a wholly-owned division acquired in January 2024 that extends the firm's footprint into suburban Philadelphia).

The company's operating technology stack centers on JobDIVA as its candidate portal and applicant tracking system (portal at jobportal.emersongroupinc.com), supplemented by Predictive Index (PI) behavioral assessments used during engagement searches to evaluate candidate-client fit. Marketing and candidate acquisition are driven through a multi-channel approach including company blog content, active social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), virtual and in-person job seeker open houses, email newsletters, community partnerships, and a referral program. The firm operates with 11–50 employees, runs inside sales and relationship-based field engagement, and reports performance metrics of a 94% placement retention rate and 98% client satisfaction with candidate quality, derived from a combined candidate database exceeding 1,000,000 profiles following The Job Exchange acquisition.

Emerson Group generates revenue through transaction-based fees for direct hire placements and professional services billing for temporary staffing, temp-to-hire engagements, and recruitment consulting. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but follows standard industry fee structures tied to position level, search complexity, and engagement type. The customer base spans multiple verticals including healthcare (anchor client Virtua Health in a 10+ year relationship), technology (PCS), energy/utilities (SJI), legal, defense, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals, with a horizontal segmentation approach that targets mission-driven employers across the South Jersey and Greater Philadelphia metropolitan region.

Name

Emerson Group Inc.

Legal name

Emerson Group, Inc.

Website

https://emersongroupinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emerson Group Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned staffing and recruiting firm in Moorestown, NJ, providing direct hire, temporary, temp-to-hire, and recruitment consulting services to mission-driven companies across South Jersey and Greater Philadelphia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing and Recruiting Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Government & Public Sector Direct Hire (BPACAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG)

Keywords

• Staffing services
• Recruiting services
• Direct hire placement
• Temporary staffing
• Recruitment consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Moorestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Hire Placement: Permanent placement services placing candidates in permanent positions with client companies. The company charges fees for successful placements.
2. Temporary Staffing: Provides temporary workers to client companies for specified assignment periods.
3. Temp-to-Hire: Temporary placement that allows companies to evaluate workers before making permanent hiring decisions.
4. Recruitment Consulting: Consulting services for companies seeking recruitment expertise and talent management support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Emerson Group Inc. is a staffing and recruiting firm providing direct hire placement, temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and recruitment consulting services to mission-driven companies across the South Jersey and Greater Philadelphia area. The firm operates a culture-first 'Recruiting to Culture' methodology, using a seven-step process from discovery through 30/60/90-day retention follow-up, and serves industries including healthcare, IT, legal, manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, defense, and telecommunications.

Product overview

Emerson Group Inc. operates as a staffing and recruiting firm with a portfolio of service offerings. The core service is their staffing and recruiting agency providing direct hire, temporary, temp-to-hire, and recruitment consulting across multiple industry verticals. The company has expanded through the acquisition of The Job Exchange (January 2024) and developed specialized divisions including EmersonHR (human resources consulting with free HR-credited seminars) and EmersonIT (IT recruitment). Their services follow a seven-step recruitment consulting process with follow-up support at 30, 60, and 90 days. Additional offerings include job seeker open houses and resume coaching through partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Job Exchange: A division of Emerson Group providing full-service staffing specializing in accounting, administrative support, customer support, and human resources, based in Limerick, PA

Products and services

• Direct Hire Placement

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% client satisfaction with candidate quality
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Special Olympics PennsylvaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2026Nonprofit organization providing free year-round sports training and competition opportunities to athletes with intellectual disabilities. Emerson Group team members participated in Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser at Citizens Bank Park.
• Rowan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Annual Rowan University Scholarship program for students pursuing Human Resource Management. Emerson Group awards scholarship to selected Rowan students demonstrating achievements and commitment to future HR careers.
• The Job Exchange Associates, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2024Strategic acquisition completed on January 5, 2024. The Job Exchange, based in Limerick, PA, now operates as a division of Emerson Group. Combined 79 years in business between the two companies. The Job Exchange brings expertise in insurance, consumer product, manufacturing, finance, construction, healthcare, transportation, and banking sectors.
• BookSmilesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization dedicated to helping children in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs build personal libraries. Emerson Group employees volunteer to sort books and support the organization's mission of processing and distributing over 1,000,000 used children's books annually.
• Food Bank of South JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity food bank serving South Jersey families. Emerson Group conducts team-wide food collection and volunteering efforts including packing boxes and collecting food items for families in need.
• Jami Rossman - Resume Writing ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended partner for resume writing services. Part of Emerson Group's preferred partner network.
• Targo SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred partner led by Marci Caudle, Managing Partner. Part of Emerson Group's preferred partner network for professional services.
• Rutgers University Career ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer and job skills training provider recommended by Emerson Group. Partner led by Greg Denis.
• Greater Philadelphia YMCA / Women's Opportunity CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerson Group recruiters run workshops including resume review and mock interviews for women preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce. Partnership helps women going through major life transitions.
• HopeWorks CamdenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce readiness organization for which Emerson Group provides resume workshops and mock interview sessions to prepare people for employment.
• Mid Atlantic Staffing Association (MASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for staffing professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region. Emerson Group actively participates in MASA events and awards programs, with multiple team members recognized in annual industry awards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Robert Half International: Largest U.S. specialized staffing firm in office/administrative, finance/accounting, legal, and IT placement. Directly comparable to Emerson's core direct-hire and temp book across the same white-collar disciplines.
• Kforce: U.S. professional staffing firm focused on technology, finance, and accounting talent with regional offices. Similar vertical mix and direct-hire focus to Emerson's specialized divisions.
• Insight Global: Large U.S. staffing firm with a strong IT and professional placement franchise (comparable to EmersonIT), plus broader service lines. Relevant direct competitor for IT and technical placements.

Regional players

• The Reserves Network: Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regional staffing firm providing direct hire, temporary, and temp-to-hire across office, industrial, and professional sectors. Geographic overlap in the same NJ/PA corridor.
• Beacon Hill Staffing Group: Northeast-focused professional staffing firm with dedicated practice areas in office, IT, HR, and finance/accounting. Comparable mix of specialized sub-brands and similar mid-sized positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Kelly Services: Long-standing U.S. staffing firm with broad office, professional, and technical placement offerings and a comparable multi-decade operating history. Competes for the same employer relationships.
• Adecco: Global staffing leader with deep coverage in office/administrative and professional placement. Operates as a broad incumbent that competes against Emerson for the same employer accounts in NJ/PA.
• ManpowerGroup: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider covering office, professional, and specialized placements. Active across the same South Jersey / Philadelphia employer market.
• Aerotek: Large U.S. staffing firm under Allegis Group with strong technical, engineering, and IT placement practices. Directly comparable to EmersonIT's IT and professional discipline focus.
• Randstad: One of the world's largest staffing firms with a full mix of direct-hire, temp, and RPO services. Competes with Emerson across most of its service lines and in the same regional employer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/emersongroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@emersongroup63
• Facebookfacebook.com/emersonpersonnel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/114732
• Instagraminstagram.com/emerson_group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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