As TE Network continues to grow, every new member agency expands the expertise, industry connections, and recruiting capabilities available across the Network. The value of membership comes from the collective knowledge and relationships that agencies bring, creating more opportunities for…

I have been at TE Network for 22 years; 20 of those years has involved managing and directing Top Echelon’s recruiting network. During this time, I have been asked so many different questions about recruiting, partnering, alerts, etc. Who should…

(Editor’s note: The information for this article was taken from a recent TE Network Training Thursday webinar presentation: “How to Turn TE Network Alerts into More Placements.”) One of the most powerful tools inside the TE Network system is also…

The countdown has officially begun. Top Echelon is excited to announce that Super Early Bird Registration is now open for TE Connect Fall 2026, and recruiters across the Network are already securing their seats for what promises to be another…

As we move through June, the value of a growing Network becomes even more apparent. Every new member brings additional recruiting expertise, expanded industry coverage, stronger candidate and client connections, and more opportunities for collaboration. Each agency that joins TE…

In the pages of The Pinnacle Newsletter Blog, I typically dispense advice and offer best practices for members of TE Network. These usually deal with your interactions with other Network members as you strive to make split placements. This week…

I’m pleased to announce the Virtual Core Group (VCG) meeting schedule for the month of June! For those of you who don’t know, TE Network recruiters share the following information during Virtual Core Group teleconference call meetings: Hot job orders…

In the TE Network, successful split placements are built on more than just recruiting skill. They’re built on trust, communication, professionalism, and consistency. That’s exactly why the Certified Split Placement Partner Program (CSPP) was created. Last year, we introduced the…

Welcome to the third and final (?) installment about why you should be sharing all of your jobs with TE Network. Actually, this blog post is a combination of posts from two different series. One series, of course, is the…

As I announced last week, we’re heading back to the always-popular Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare in Chicago on October 29–30 for TE Connect Fall 2026. This will be another unforgettable TE Connect experience filled with networking, collaboration, industry insight, and…