ConnectedGroup

Connecting talent — raising the recruitment industry standard

★ 4.3 · 48 reviews Executive Search Licensed

About

ConnectedGroup has operated out of Hong Kong since 1997, positioning itself as a 'big boutique' — broad service scope with hands-on consultant accountability. Covers contingent recruitment through to retained executive search, plus contract staffing, payroll, and HR consulting under distinct branded service lines. Also runs recruit4good.com, a free job board for the charitable sector. EA licence number 75933.

What Clients Say

Reviews are polarised. Positive reviews praise specific consultants as professional and knowledgeable. Negative reviews (multiple 1-star) cite rudeness, lack of industry knowledge, unethical information-gathering tactics, and slow response times. One reviewer explicitly calls out a named consultant for unprofessional conduct.

Why Choose Them

  • Established in Hong Kong since 1997 with regional APAC search reach
  • Full service suite: contingent, retained search, contracting, payroll, and HR consulting
  • Founder of recruit4good.com — free recruitment platform for charities

Services

Executive SearchPermanent PlacementContract StaffingInterim ManagementPayrollRPOHR Consulting

Industries Served

Banking & FinanceIT & TechnologyProfessional ServicesCommerce & Industry

Placement Levels

C-SuiteDirectorManagerProfessional

FAQ

What is the difference between ConnectedRecruit and ConnectedSearch?

ConnectedRecruit is contingent (fee on success) recruitment. ConnectedSearch is a retained framework for senior, complex, or confidential assignments requiring research-driven candidate assessment.

Do you handle contract and interim roles?

Yes. ConnectedGroup offers contracting, interim management, and payroll/employer-of-record services through its Connected Contract team.

Do you recruit outside Hong Kong?

Yes. Executive search methodology extends globally, commonly sourcing talent regionally and worldwide for APAC-based roles.

Social Proof

  • Years In Business: 27
  • Offices: 2