Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Recruitment Services in Boston
Daley And Associates is a boutique executive search and contract staffing firm founded in 2005 by industry veterans with over 30 years of combined experience. Our firm specializes in placing professionals in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative, and Life Sciences fields at all levels. We serve clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies in the greater Boston area and nationwide. Our team of award-winning executives and recruiting professionals takes a consultative approach, prioritizing deep understanding of client needs, company culture, and industry dynamics.With a proven track record in retained search, executive search, and contract staffing, we deliver candidates who meet rigorous skill, motivation, and salary criteria. Our reputation for knowledgeable advice, prompt service, and exceptional talent delivery has earned us recognition as one of the Top 50 Staffing Companies in the country. We maintain long-term relationships with clients and candidates through transparency, personalized support, and a commitment to exceeding expectations in every placement.
Services
Executive Search
Contract Staffing
Retained Search
Legal Recruitment
IT Staffing
Finance Recruitment
Life Sciences Hiring
Marketing Recruitment
Administrative Placement
C-Suite Search
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined staffing agency experience with industry-specialized recruiters.
- Our team provides personalized consultations to understand client needs and company culture.
- We maintain a vast network of qualified professionals across multiple industries nationwide.
- Our recruiters are trained to identify candidates meeting 90%+ of required skills and salary criteria.
- We guarantee successful placements through rigorous candidate evaluation and market analysis.
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Successful placements
Personalized approach
Prompt communication
Industry expertise
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies top-tier leaders for C-suite and senior management roles. We conduct customized searches for both active and passive candidates, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and strategic goals. Our consultants leverage decades of industry experience and a nationwide network to deliver qualified executives across multiple sectors.
Contract Staffing
Contract staffing solutions provide flexible workforce options for project-based needs or staff gaps. We supply qualified professionals from entry-level to executive positions, with current deployment of over 150 consultants nationwide. Our service includes skill verification, salary negotiation, and ongoing support throughout the engagement period.
Retained Search
Retained search engagements focus on high-level executive placements through exclusive partnerships. Our team conducts comprehensive market analysis, targets passive candidates, and manages the entire search process. This service guarantees successful placements with candidates meeting 90%+ of specified requirements while maintaining strict confidentiality.
IT Staffing
Our IT staffing division specializes in placing technology professionals for emerging and established companies. We source candidates with expertise in software development, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems. The team maintains relationships with over 150 technology consultants and understands evolving technical requirements across industries.
Legal Recruitment
Legal recruitment services focus on placing paralegals, attorneys, and legal counsel with law firms and corporate legal departments. Our recruiters have deep industry connections and understand specialized requirements for legal professionals, including practice area expertise, licensing, and firm culture compatibility.
People
Mike Daley
President & CEO
Mike Daley founded Daley And Associates in 2005 after 23 years in the staffing industry. He transformed a $1M company into a $100M organization with 14 offices nationwide. His leadership focuses on relationship-driven recruitment strategies.
Shawn Flaherty
Partner
Shawn Flaherty brings 15+ years of staffing experience to his role as Partner. His background includes contract staffing expertise and private equity investment experience, enhancing his understanding of business operations and talent requirements.
Christyn Thatcher
CFO/COO
Christyn Thatcher oversees all non-sales operations with 16 years of financial and operations management experience in staffing. She previously served as National Director of Administration for a global staffing company before joining Daley's senior leadership team.
Angela Fagin
Director, National IT Accounts
Angela Fagin specializes in IT recruitment with a focus on national account management. Her expertise includes placing technology professionals in software development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity roles across multiple industries.
Ryan Hult
Senior Associate
Ryan Hult is recognized for his consultative approach to candidate placement. He successfully filled difficult IT positions through personalized communication and understanding of technical requirements, earning client testimonials for his non-pushy recruitment style.
Questions
What industries does Daley And Associates specialize in?
We specialize in Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Life Sciences, and Marketing sectors with dedicated recruitment teams for each industry.
How does your candidate screening process work?
Our process verifies 90%+ skill match, motivation factors, and salary alignment through structured interviews and reference checks before candidate presentation.
Do you offer both temporary and permanent placement services?
Yes, we provide contract staffing solutions for temporary needs and direct hire searches for permanent positions across all experience levels.
What makes your executive search different from competitors?
Our retained search service combines industry expertise, nationwide networks, and personalized consultations to deliver executives matching cultural and strategic requirements.
How quickly can you fill urgent staffing needs?
Our average placement time is 30-45 days depending on role complexity, with emergency staffing solutions available through our existing candidate pool.
Can you help with remote or hybrid position placements?
Yes, we place candidates nationwide with experience in remote work arrangements and virtual team integration strategies.
Reviews (5)
Nick Moreau
May 05, 2021
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Ive spoke with a lot of recruiters in my search and this place was by far the best Ive talked to. They were very responsive to every message, they were available at all time of the day, and they were helpful in any way I needed. I also worked with the manager on this job placement as well and they provided great advice prior to interviews as well as comments and feedback post interviews. I even asked for them if they could give me a contact so I could give feedback on my experience because they were that helpful for me. They made everything easy for me. The process went so fast and Im
Sunny Charan
Apr 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Angela Fagin did a fabulous job in getting me placed with one of their top client. She actively kept me up to date with the interview status/process and took extra efforts to make this happen smoothly. Daley and Associates is great and Angela is awesome.
Angela Fagin did a fabulous job in getting me placed with one of their top client. She actively kept me up to date with the interview status/process and took extra efforts to make this happen smoothly. Daley and Associates is great and Angela is awesome.
Colin Knoedler
Jan 30, 2021
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Daley and Associates is a great agency to work with; within a week of getting in touch with Hunter I was working as a research analyst at a consulting firm. When I desired to switch industries, she worked her contacts and found me a placement with a property management company where I was able to find a permanent position. I would highly recommend working with them!
Jason Savisky
Oct 29, 2020
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I received the help of Lianne and Chuck from the Daley and Associates team on applying for a new role, and I believe I wouldn't have gotten the role if it wasn't for their help. They were always responsive, nice, and professional, and I highly recommend Daley and Associates if you are trying to land a role in Boston. I received an offer from a different company soon after I talked to Lianne and Chuck, but once I notified them of my situation, they immediately reached out to the company with the role I was more interested in and got them to move along the whole interview process in a matter of
Brittany Mayou
Sep 12, 2020
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I worked with Natalie D. at Daley & Associates recently and I had an A+ experience start to finish. She was so incredibly nice, responsive, and supportive. She was in touch numerous times to prepare for my interview, gave me a pre-interview phone prep, and was always open to questions even after hours. She also got me a higher salary offer than what I was shooting for from an employer I never dreamed would be on my radar. I highly recommend Daley & Associates, and more specifically, Natalie D! I even provided Natalies info to my mother for assistance because I was so impressed. Thanks again
