In today’s competitive and talent-constrained environment, unfilled key positions don’t just delay progress—they jeopardize growth, culture, and momentum. Whether you’re a CEO, CHRO, or business unit leader, there’s nothing more frustrating than diverting limited resources to the high-stakes, time-intensive process of sourcing, vetting, and securing the right leadership talent. That’s where Research America comes in.

At Research America, every engagement is led by experienced consultants who bring deep industry knowledge, research expertise, and a solutions-focused mindset. We don’t just fill roles—we solve business problems through talent.

Because our reputation is tied to every candidate we present, our immediate goal is complete client satisfaction—and our long-term mission is to build trusted, enduring partnerships that align with your strategic goals.

Our commitment to clients is proactive, flexible, and personal. We support every stage of the search process—from research and outreach to in-depth evaluation and post-placement integration. We offer flexible scheduling for after-hours interviews, site visits, cultural assessments, and real-time market insight to help you remain competitive.

Beyond search, we provide a comprehensive suite of talent services including compensation benchmarking, talent mapping, onboarding strategy, STAY and exit interviews, succession planning, outplacement support, and relocation assistance.

Research America delivers more than candidates—we deliver clarity, confidence, and capacity in your leadership decisions.

Meet our Director:

Janet K. Girard-Cooper, CPC, CERS
Jan joined the staffing industry in 1985 after several years of retail management/buying and personnel experience. In 1988, she formed REI, Inc. and today operates a national research and search firm, Research America, LLC.

Jan has been a featured speaker at numerous State, Regional, and National Conferences, discussing the Research Concept. Corporate clients as well as industry professionals have utilized her in-house consulting.

Jan is an active member of the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), New England Association of Personnel Services (NEAPS), and the Connecticut Association of Personnel Services (CAPS). Board positions she has held for CAPS include President for two terms, Vice President, Regional Vice President, Membership Chairman, Ethics and Government Affairs. She holds the CPC designation as Certified Personnel Consultant. In 1999, she received New England’s “Award of Excellence” for outstanding education and ethics in the industry, and was the 2002 recipient of the NEAPS “Lifetime Achievement Award.” In 2006 she was in the first graduating class to achieve the CERS (Certified Employee Retention Specialist) designation.