# Qualigence International > Qualigence International is an executive search and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Michigan. The firm helps organizations build higher-performing leadership teams through a proprietary hiring-discipline framework called the Guide, Don't Drive doctrine. More than 60% of Fortune 500 companies have worked with Qualigence; client retention is 85%+. ## Core Services - [Executive Search](https://qualigence.com/executive-search): Retained executive search for C-suite and VP-level leadership roles. - [Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)](https://qualigence.com/recruitment-process-outsourcing): Fully embedded or project-based RPO engagements. - [How We Engage](https://qualigence.com/how-we-engage): Engagement models, pricing philosophy, and what to expect from a Qualigence partnership. ## Approach & Methodology - [Our Approach](https://qualigence.com/approach): The Guide, Don't Drive doctrine and the 6-Step Performance Engine that underpins every search. - [Hiring Discipline Diagnostic](https://qualigence.com/diagnostic): A free 34-question self-scoring tool that benchmarks an organization's hiring discipline across six weighted dimensions (Identity, Behavior, Tolerance, Standards, Winning, Performance) and produces a 0-100 score with a banded diagnosis. ## Industries - [Industries Overview](https://qualigence.com/industries): Sector-specific search expertise across manufacturing, technology, life sciences, financial services, and more. - [Life Sciences](https://qualigence.com/industries/life-sciences): Executive search for pharma, biotech, and medical device organizations. ## Resources - [Resource Hub](https://qualigence.com/resources): Central library of thought leadership, tools, and market intelligence. - [Field Guides](https://qualigence.com/resources/field-guides): In-depth hiring and leadership guides written by Qualigence practitioners. - [Case Studies](https://qualigence.com/resources/case-studies): Client success stories with measurable outcomes. - [Market Reads](https://qualigence.com/resources/market-reads): Talent market analysis and hiring trend commentary. - [Webinars](https://qualigence.com/resources/webinars): On-demand and upcoming webinar sessions. - [Articles](https://qualigence.com/articles): Blog-format articles covering executive hiring, leadership, and talent strategy. ## Company - [About Qualigence](https://qualigence.com/about): Company history, mission, and the Guide, Don't Drive philosophy. - [Our Team](https://qualigence.com/about/team): Practice Leaders and recruiting professionals. - [Client Results](https://qualigence.com/about/clients): Testimonials and outcomes from client partnerships. - [Careers at Qualigence](https://qualigence.com/about/careers): Open roles and the internal hiring philosophy. - [Family of Companies](https://qualigence.com/about/family-of-companies): The broader Qualigence group including related brands. ## Contact - [Contact Us](https://qualigence.com/contact): Request a consultation or reach a Practice Leader directly. - [FAQ](https://qualigence.com/faq): Answers to common questions about executive search and RPO engagements.