One recruiter.
A network behind him.
Most searches get worked by one person, alone. We do it differently. Every Great Bay search is run by Brian Hughes and backed by 400+ independent firms across the NPAworldwide network — so your role is in front of specialized recruiters inside the first 24 hours.
Brian Hughes
FOUNDER · GREAT BAY STAFFING
Detailed questions, resume submissions, or role specs — Brian@GreatBayStaffing.com
Or call the office and ask for Brian — (603) 358-6022
Recruiting got handed to the algorithms. Everyone's losing.
The black hole
Keyword matching isn't screening — it's sorting. ATS filters reject good people on a missing word, not a bad fit. The hires you're missing need judgment, not a match.
One desk
Most agencies put a single recruiter on your role. One rolodex, one person's bandwidth, one set of blind spots — then a 20–30% bill when it finally works.
AI everything
Chatbots don't know your culture or your business. The new platforms swap human judgment for automation, and no one's accountable for who you end up hiring.
The open-role tax
Every month a key seat sits empty costs more in lost output than the whole fee. Yet hiring still drags past 90 days while the role bleeds.
Your role. Our network.
Great Bay is a member firm of NPAworldwide — a global network of 400+ independent recruiting firms across six continents. Hire us and you're not hiring one recruiter. You're activating a network.
Broader reach
Your search isn't capped at one rolodex — it reaches 400+ firms across six continents.
Specialized depth
Niche role? We activate the firms that already know that market — not generalists guessing at the spec.
One accountable contact
You work with Brian. Period. The network works behind the scenes — you never juggle ten recruiters.
No mystery. No fine print.
Brian on every call
You get the 29-year recruiter as your single point of contact — not a junior handed your file. Every candidate, every update, every close.
Weekly calibration
A status call or email so you always know where the search stands, what the market's saying, and what to adjust. Zero surprises.
Full NPA network access
400+ independent firms across six continents working your role in parallel. You pay one firm and get the reach of the whole network.
Candidate prep packet
Each shortlisted candidate comes with context — strengths, stretch areas, and why they're worth your time to interview.
AI-accelerated
AI does the mundane work. Brian does the human work. More ground covered, faster, without losing the judgment that matters.
100-day prorated guarantee
If a hire leaves or is let go for cause within 100 days, we credit 1% of the fee per day remaining. You pay for days worked.
Hand us the search. We bring you the hire.
Every engagement starts with a 20-minute call — no cost, no obligation. We pressure-test your role, give you a straight read on the market, and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit. If we are, here's what happens next.
Intake + calibration
Understand the role. A full working session with Brian. We pressure-test the spec, the comp range, the culture, and what a great hire actually looks like — beyond the bullet points.
Source + screen
Work the market. Your role goes live across Great Bay's pipeline, the NPA network, and targeted outbound. AI handles the grind; Brian makes every call on who's worth your time. Every candidate has talked to a real recruiter — no chatbot screens.
Close + onboard
Get them signed. Offer negotiation, reference checks, counter-offer defense, and first-100-day support. Most searches close inside six weeks. We stay engaged until your hire is fully seated.
Hundreds of placements. A few words on each.
If you need great candidates to fill an important role yesterday, Brian is your guy. For years he's been our go-to — the consummate professional who comes through every time.
— Massachusetts · EmployerBrian found me a great job in record time. He didn't just get me the interview — he prepared me for it, and called on a Saturday to tell me I got the offer.
— Connecticut · CandidateI reached out on a Friday evening. He contacted the hiring authority that night — by Monday I had a breakfast interview with the VP. I'm now in a great role.
— Connecticut · CandidateTheir personal devotion and ability to match skills to needs surpass all expectations. I recommend Brian to anyone who wants a recruiter who takes it to the next level.
— Connecticut · EmployerWith a fast-growing company we add staff constantly. Brian has been there every time. He learns our culture and asks the right questions to get the right people.
— New Hampshire · EmployerThe level of attention and quality is something I haven't seen from any other firm I've used. Exceptional recruiters, plain and simple.
— Vermont · EmployerThe job boards aren't working. Here's why.
The black hole
You apply and hear nothing. ATS filters sort by keyword — not by whether you'd actually be great in the role.
Ghost recruiters
Someone calls once, submits your resume somewhere, then vanishes. No prep, no update, no accountability.
Spray and pray
Most staffing firms blast your resume to every open job they have. You find out after the fact — if at all.
One-size offers
Nobody's defending your comp. The offer comes in and it is what it is. A good recruiter changes that.
Looking? You talk to a person — not a job board.
Actively searching or just open to the right thing — either way you deal with Brian directly. Healthcare is all we do: PT, OT, SLP, nursing, NPs, PAs, physicians, and clinical leadership.
Roles you won't find posted
A lot of the best healthcare jobs never hit a board. They move through relationships and the NPA network.
A confidential search
Looking quietly while you're still employed? Your name goes nowhere without your say-so.
Prepped, not just submitted
Real interview prep, an honest read on comp, and someone in your corner defending the offer.
No black hole, no ghosting
You talk to Brian, and you hear back — even when the answer is no.
Three steps. No runaround.
You reach out once. Brian takes it from there — confidentially, honestly, and without wasting your time.
Reach out
Send a note or your resume. Email Brian directly or hit 'Send your resume' below. No portal, no form, no bot.
A straight conversation
Brian calls you. One call to understand where you are, what you actually want, and whether there's a fit worth exploring. Confidential by default.
Presented right
We go to work for you. If there's a match, Brian presents you properly — with context, not just a resume blast. He preps you for every interview and stays in your corner through the offer.
Straight talk on healthcare hiring and getting hired.
Notes from 29 years on the phone with hospitals, clinics, and clinicians. New posts go up on the Great Bay blog.
Why hospitals can't fill these 5 roles in 2026
Read on the blog ↗The Gen Z healthcare retention crisis: why traditional benefits aren't working
Read on the blog ↗Why physical therapists are changing companies more than ever
Read on the blog ↗Twenty minutes on the phone.
Hiring or looking — same deal. No pitch, no pressure. Brian picks up, gives you a straight read, and tells you honestly whether there's a fit.