About Us
Society is retained executive search firm and a certified B Corporation™. We advise on board and leadership appointments all around the world.
Our work is informed by a deep and profound commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as by high ethical standards and the wish to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
Our firm is grounded in the belief that individuals can make a positive difference to the world around them. Look closely, and you can see that this idea is even embedded within our logo. If we can get exceptional people into meaningful roles within purpose-led organisations, then we believe they can initiate a chain reaction of transformative change. The ‘ripple effect’ of great senior appointments can be a more inclusive and sustainable future for us all.
A Certified B Corporation
Society is a certified B Corp. This means we’re dedicated to balancing stakeholder interests instead of chasing profit at any cost. Every three years, we undergo a rigorous independent audit to ensure we meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We’re committed to fostering a fairer world and a sustainable future, putting responsibility at the core of our operations. We are also an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Our 10% Pledge
Every year we donate at least 10% of our profits to The Society Foundation. This is an independent charitable trust we set up in 2014. It provides grants to organisations that help potentially disadvantaged people move towards paid work. The groups we prioritise are the recently homeless or vulnerably housed, ex-offenders, and 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training.
Serious About Sustainability
We have declared a Climate Emergency and committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Our partner, Inhabit, is working with us to measure and cut down our emissions - about 36% of which come from business travel. For those emissions we can’t eliminate, we have agreed only to use verified offsets, focusing on carbon removal projects
THE IMPACT WE SEEK
We believe that exceptional leaders can catalyse positive change in the wider world.
Our Values
We believe that organisations can have a positive social impact, and that careers should have purpose and meaning. Our goal is to change the world for the better – one appointment at a time. We’ve given a lot of thought to how we want to do business. It boils down to five core values:
Partnership
We work in genuine partnership with our clients, remaining communicative and transparent throughout the appointment process. We're also a close-knit team, not just a collection of individuals. We collaborate and share expertise across sector boundaries.
Authenticity
We’re not 'salesy'. We ensure that our clients meet the colleagues who will actually lead our work for them. We hire people who are genuine and personable. We value being trustworthy and approachable.
Integrity
We treat people as people, not as a means to an end. We’re fair and straightforward in our dealings with clients and candidates. We never 'blag'. If we don't know something then we'll admit it. We also seek to practise what we preach .
Creativity
Excellent search involves effective storytelling. We listen to the nuance of each brief, put bespoke research into every project, and think outside the box when sourcing great people. We're also continually on the lookout for innovative ways to use technology in the service of our clients.
Diligence
We’re all about the details. We take in-depth briefings. We follow up leads and leave no stone unturned when searching. We hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. You can count on us to be thorough.
OUR ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
Every year we produce a detailed Impact Report in order to keep our various stakeholders updated about Society's work and activities. It's part of how we celebrate successes, admit our shortcomings, and clarify our priorities.
