Pappas & Pappas

Pappas & Pappas is a distinguished Boston-based recruitment consulting firm celebrating 28 years of excellence in human resources and executive search services. Founded in 1997, the firm has expanded to operate three distinct practices with a leadership team bringing over 100 years of combined industry experience.

Pappas & Pappas operates as a comprehensive recruitment and career management consultancy through three specialized divisions: Pappas & Pappas for traditional search services, CareerMode for career management and transition services, and CareerMindful for mindfulness-based career coaching. The firm has built an impressive reputation through its data-driven approach, utilizing an ATS containing close to 30,000 records and leveraging a vast network of professionals across multiple industries.

The company's Human Resources Search practice stands as one of their core competencies, where they partner with clients to establish HR leadership and build comprehensive HR teams. Their approach combines retained search models with innovative Outstaffing solutions, delivering diverse slates of tier-one HR candidates at all levels while also providing interim HR support through contract consultant placements.

Their Executive Search division demonstrates proven expertise in sourcing, engaging, assessing, and transitioning senior leadership across all organizational levels. Whether clients seek CEOs, CxOs, or other senior leaders, the firm develops customized search strategies based on unique business requirements and objectives, with particular strength in Life Sciences, Professional Services, Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Academia.

Beyond traditional recruitment, Pappas & Pappas offers comprehensive career management and transition programs through CareerMode, helping individuals start and advance careers, transition between roles, open businesses, prepare for retirement, and explore board opportunities. Their innovative CareerMindful division integrates Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) with character-strengths work through specialized Mindfulness-Based Career Coaching (MBCC) programs.

Led by Managing Partners Karen and Dave Pappas alongside Senior Director Trina Rostron, the firm maintains its commitment to delivering innovative programs and services while building cohesive teams for organizations nationwide. Their Boston Back Bay office serves as the hub for their operations spanning human resources, executive search, and comprehensive career development services.