The Planet Group

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Chicago, IL (June 19, 2023) — Planet Technology, part of The Planet Group and a leading staffing and recruitment agency servicing the Core Technology, Enterprise Systems, Cybersecurity and Creative & Digital sectors, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Largest Technology Staffing Firms in the US. To qualify as a Largest Technology Staffing Firm, agencies had to have generated at least $100 million in US technology staffing revenue in 2022. This is the second consecutive year Planet Technology has been included on this list. This year, Staffing Industry Analysts based the list on technology contract staffing revenue only, and excluded revenue derived from direct hire, retained search and temp-to-perm conversion fees. Planet Technology specializes in delivering fast, high-quality Technology and Creative talent in the following areas: Contract Technology Staffing, Contract Consulting, Staff Augmentation, Contract-to-hire, Direct Hire and Payroll Support. And, in the following sectors: Core Technology, Enterprise Systems, Creative & Digital, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 & SharePoint and Software Quality Assurance.

The Planet Group

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Chicago, IL (June 6, 2023) — The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and a leading provider of outsourced human capital, advisory and consulting services for the Technology, Diversified Energy & Engineering, Professional Services and Digital Marketing sectors, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Largest US Staffing Firms. To qualify as a Largest US Staffing Firm, agencies had to have generated at least $100 million in US staffing revenue in 2022. The Planet Group was also named by SIA in 2022 as one of the Fastest Growing US Staffing Firms and one of the Largest Global Direct Hire Staffing Firms. SIA bases the list on staffing revenue, which is calculated from temporary staffing, direct hire, retained search and temp-to-perm conversion fees. The Planet Group specializes in contract staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct hire in several high-growth areas, including Core IT, Enterprise Technology, Creative & Digital, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Diversified Energy, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Environmental, Manufacturing, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources and Administrative.

The Planet Group

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BOSTON, MA (March 31, 2023) — The Planet Group has been named one of the “Largest Temporary Placement Firms” and one of the “Largest Executive Search Firms” in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. Largest Temporary Placement Firm The Planet Group ranked sixth out of the 20 staffing companies that were included on the Largest Temporary Placement Firms list. This is the third consecutive year that the company has been recognized. Results were determined by the average number of temps supplied daily in Massachusetts. Largest Executive Search Firm The Planet Group also achieved a seventh-place ranking on the Largest Executive Search Firms list, which included a total of 23 recruitment firms. The BBJ defines executive search as the placement of individuals in full-time executive-level jobs paying at least $100,000 per year.

The Planet Group

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (February 15, 2023) – The Planet Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Stomberg, has been named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, to its 2023 North American Staffing 100 list. This marks the second time Stomberg has received the recognition. In its 12th year, SIA’s annual list honors bold industry leaders who are charting a course into the future of workforce solutions. As founder and CEO of The Planet Group, Stomberg has led the company to more than 20% year-over-year organic growth in the last year, achieving over $600 million in revenue and earning the company spots on SIA’s Largest US Staffing Firms and Largest Global Direct Hire Staffing Firms lists.

The Planet Group

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Chicago, IL (February 7, 2023) — The Planet Group, a leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, announced today that all their staffing companies have won Best of Staffing Awards for providing superior service to candidates and / or clients. ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and candidates. The Planet Group received combined Net Promoter Scores of 68.4% for candidates and 74% for clients, significantly higher than the industry’s averages of 31% for clients and 19% for candidates.

The Planet Group

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The Planet Group announced today that it has consolidated its three digital consulting organizations, Launch Consulting Group (Launch), Strive Consulting (Strive) and Future State Consulting (Future State), under the Launch brand. The merger will further expand Planet’s current technology consulting portfolio through leading digital transformation services that align with the company’s strategic human capital initiatives. This new digital consultancy offers expanded service offerings including Data & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Infrastructure, Management Consulting, Digital Business Transformation, and Technology Strategy and Architecture. The newly formed consultancy, Launch, will continue to serve a variety of sectors, including but not limited to Consumer, Retail, Healthcare, Energy, Government, Finance and Insurance.

The Planet Group

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (November 16, 2022) — Marni Helfand, Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel for The Planet Group, has been named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, as one of the Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing for 2022. In its eighth year, this annual list recognizes women for their excellence as leaders and influencers in the global talent marketplace. As General Counsel and Chief HR Officer, Marni is making a difference at Planet. Marni has been at the forefront of the legal due diligence and subsequent integration of the company’s acquisitions, which number more than 10 deals over the last four years. She has been essential to the company’s extraordinary growth without losing sight of her commitment to good corporate citizenship, DEI, and employee engagement.

The Planet Group

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Chicago, IL (September 26, 2022) — The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and a leading provider of outsourced human capital, advisory and consulting services for the Technology, Diversified Energy, Healthcare, Professional Services and Life Sciences sectors, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms.

The Planet Group

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Chicago, IL (September 19, 2022) — The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and a leading provider of outsourced human capital, advisory and consulting services for the Technology, Diversified Energy, Healthcare and Professional Services sectors, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Largest Global Direct Hire Staffing Firms.

The Planet Group

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Westlake, OH (August 23, 2022) — Planet Healthcare, part of The Planet Group and a leading staffing and recruitment agency servicing the nursing, healthcare and allied health sectors, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Largest Travel Nursing Staffing Firms in the US.