Every hire impacts business; every business impacts community.
At W Talent Solutions, we help company leaders uncover and hire the best talent for optimal growth. Our staff works relentlessly and passionately to empower teams in their quest for elite performance, underpinning our efforts with careful research and proven skills- and personality-based assessments.
Since 2017, our recruiters and analysts have combined hands-on experience with real-world data to offer tailored recruiting and strategy solutions for leading positions in competitive industries. Whether your company seeks to fill an essential seat at your table or strengthen the dynamics in an existing team, W Talent Solutions is your partner for proven results.
Grand Rapids Young Professionals | 2017 Community Advocate Award
Local First | 2018 Good For Grand Rapids Award
Stevie Awards | 2018 American Business Award – Silver – Startup of the Year
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce | 2018 Award Finalist: Woman-owned Enterprise of the Year
Grand Rapids Business Journal | 2019 Award Finalist: Top Woman-owned Business Awards
Stevie Awards | 2019 American Business Award – Bronze – Startup of the Year
Grand Rapids Young Professionals | Ashley Ward named 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Ashley Ward Named 2019 Top 40 Under 40
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Ashley Ward Named 2020 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan
West Michigan Woman | 2021 Brilliant Tenacity Award
Grand Rapids Chamber | 2021 Woman-Owned Business of the Year Finalist
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Ashley Ward Named 2021 Top 40 Under 40
West Michigan Woman | 2022 Readers’ Choice Award, Best Recruiting Firm
Crain’s Grand Rapids | Ashley Ward Named 2023 Top 40 Under 40
Crain’s Grand Rapids | Ashley Ward Named 2023 Notable Leaders in Human Resources
Grand Rapids Magazine | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Designated “The Faces of Talent”
Grand Rapids Magazine | The Faces of Talent
WGVU Morning Show | Meet W Talent Solutions
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business | Hire for Hope Rebrands to W Talent Solutions
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Grand Rapids Recruiting Firm Announces Exclusive Partnership with the YWCA
West Michigan Woman | New Partnership Aims to Make a Difference
West Michigan Woman | Talent Optimization Strategies You Can Adopt Today
Northern Michigan Woman Magazine | Hoping for a Second Chance
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Worker Shortage Puts More Demand on Staffing Firms
Women’s Lifestyle Magazine | Taking Back Her Light
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Recruiting Firm Brings Survivor Full Circle
WZZM13 News | Women’s Lifestyle Feature: Be Bold
Bella Vista Beacon | Getting To Know Ashley Ward
West Michigan Christian News | Hire For Hope Founder Grateful Safe Haven Ministries Helped Replace Distress
WZZM13 News | Good For Grand Rapids Awards Honor Local Businesses
mLive | 8 Business Spotlighted for doing ‘Good for Grand Rapids’
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce | Good Company: The Podcast
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Women Who Mean Business
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Recruiting Firm Opens Downtown HQ
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Business Journal Selects 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan 2020
West Michigan Woman | Rise Up LIVE: Episode 27
Grand Rapids Business Journal | Grand Rapids Recruiting Firm Adds Outsourcing Division
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Elevate your organization’s performance with a talent strategy designed to outpace change, drive innovation, and secure a competitive edge.
C-suite leaders know that great talent doesn’t just execute the strategy—it is the strategy. In an era of AI-driven decision-making, heightened employee expectations, and economic uncertainty, aligning your talent strategy with business goals has never been more critical. This guide isn’t just theory; it’s your playbook for actionable insights and bold moves that deliver ROI through people.
