Step-by-step, Stride has grown steadily since our founding in 1989. We've always sought to improve our business by building on our core value proposition of quality, speed, and choice in all aspects of the hiring process.
1989
Operations launched by recruiting veterans out to build a "better way": the team-based recruiting model is born.
1990
50 year-one placements completed by the prototype "better way" team.
1991
West-coast operation begun in Orange County, CA.
1993
First New York City office opened. Million-dollar revenue mark passed for the first time.
1994
“Competitive brands” strategy enhances "choice" in our value proposition. Second NYC office opens. “Stride & Associates” established as the corporate entity.
1996
Northern California operation launched. $10 million revenue mark passed for the first time.
1997
Several new markets launched and existing markets expanded. Revenue nearly doubles to just under $20 million.
1998
2,000 successful placements completed in one year for the first time.
1999
50% growth for the second year in a row. 3,000 successful placements completed.
2000
Size doubles to $80 million: our best year ever! Operations now encompass 11 different U.S. cities.
2001
Placement model re-aligned to meet the challenges of a tech-led recession. The storm is weathered with no reduction in geographic reach.
2007
Seven Step Recruiting launched, serving a new audience by providing more flexible large-scale recruitment solutions through a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) model.
2008
Seven Step Recruiting lands 7-year contract with Fortune 100 insurance provider. 2,500 hires completed in first six months of Seven Step operation.
2009
New leadership rebrands and repositions company for strong recession resiliency. Placement agency network consolidated into two new recruitment brands:
Jobspring Partners and
Workbridge Associates.