Business Insider, in conjunction with Plant-A Insights Group, screened 14,000 recruiting firms, naming Y Scouts executive search firm to its "top 750" list.
(PRUnderground) January 5th, 2026
Y Scouts, the purpose-driven executive search firm redefining how organizations hire transformational leadership, has been named one of America’s Top Recruiting Firms for 2026 by Business Insider. This annual list highlights the firms that are changing the recruiting landscape through innovation, results, and client satisfaction — and Y Scouts stands out for its mission-first approach to placing senior leaders.
Founded in 2012 with a new approach to C-suite recruiting, Y Scouts focuses not only on candidates’ employment experience but also on how well they align with a company’s culture, values, and goals. Through their proprietary methodologies — including Role Visioning and Success Outcome Design — the firm helps organizations get perfectly clear on what they want in a leader before they start hiring. Then, they help companies look beyond resumes with processes that vet candidates for full alignment. These proprietary processes significantly reduce the risk of mis-hires.
“We’re proud to be recognized by Business Insider alongside some of the most respected firms in the country,” said Max Hansen, Founder and CEO of Y Scouts. “But what makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it validates our belief that recruiting isn’t just about filling a role — it’s about transforming an organization.”
Y Scouts was named among the country’s top 750 recruiting firms from an initial list of 14,000 firms. The top firms range from temp services to firms specializing in executive search for technology, finance, healthcare, and other industries.
To execute the study, Business Insider teamed up with Plant-A Insights, a leading technology company that publishes business stratifications in conjunction with leading media brands. The list was based on extensive desk research and evaluations from roughly 22,000 professionals who have used recruiters to hire or be hired. These professionals ranked recruiters on criteria like efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and communications.
“A bad hire in the executive suite can cost a company upwards of $1 million from the get-go,” said Hansen, underscoring the importance of strategic hiring for high-stakes roles. Hansen draws on extensive networks that he has cultivated since launching his recruiting career in 2002 to produce the best-aligned candidates for open roles. Y Scouts backs its hires with guarantees and its impressive 92% success rate.
Y Scouts adds this honor to its recent selection to Forbes’ 2025 Best Executive Recruiting Firm list. To learn more about Y Scouts or its award-winning search process, visit www.yscouts.com.
About Y Scouts
Y Scouts specializes in purpose-driven executive recruiting. They are committed to connecting organizations with leaders who are not only highly qualified but also aligned with the organization’s culture, mission, values, and core competencies.
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