Our robust executive recruitment methodology gives you the confidence you are hiring from the best talent available.
Turning Stones is an independent, ethical executive recruitment & search firm known for delivering outstanding results—particularly for complex, business-critical roles and often where others have fallen short. We take the time to diagnose what’s truly needed, so we can partner with you to find the right solution and; ultimately the right person.
Our commitment is delivering what we promise and, to work with you until we reach a result.
Jo is an absolute dream to work with - all the time, and on all things! She is trustworthy, responsive, and communicative! Love every bit of working with Jo!!"
As always, very impressed with the quality of candidates and professional service provided by Jo. One of the best recruiters I've partnered with.
XXX has signed and is good to start. Thank you for your help on this unusually challenging role to fill. We had a shortlist of good, suitable candidates, and we found our preferred. It's been a pleasure working with you and I'll be recommending others to use your service.
I was able to share with Jo what I was looking for in a role and she connected me with the perfect one! All my interactions with Jo were warm, professional and always available if I had questions or follow-up. It’s been over a year in my new role and Jo and I still chat regularly and she has become a trusted external recruitment advisor for our business. Jo got me what I was looking for and was able to find me the perfect fit.
I had the pleasure of connecting with Jo when I was moving to Canberra. Jo was responsive, personal and knowledgeable - not just with recommending employment opportunities and discussing her client’s needs - but with the market as a whole. I felt comfortable immediately and knew that she would advocate for me in a professional and authentic way. The roles she recommended to me were appropriate and exciting – she listened to me as a candidate. There are very few Recruiters I would recommend in ACT - yet Jo is one of them and I say this to EVERYONE who is seeking to connect with an industry expert.
Jo is an amazing talent partner. Working with Jo I was always struck at how she was heads and shoulders above the others in market I was working with at the time. Jo was very supportive, helping me prepare for business discussions, playing the role of soundboard to help me get my thoughts in order. She acted as an intermediary when needed and overall a wonderful partner in the process. Jo was always well organised and calm which instilled confidence regardless of how long a process might take. She kept me front of mind and connected regularly. I would not hesitate in working with Jo in the future.
Recently we encountered a challenging vacancy in our Canberra office. Despite our best efforts, finding the right candidate proved to be quite a task. During this time Jo extended her expertise by offering her specialized knowledge of the Canberra market to assist us in filling the role. Given Jo's extensive experience in recruitment and her profound understanding of the local market, I decided to collaborate with her. Jo truly exemplifies her namesake, Turning Stones, as she adeptly unearthed the perfect candidate amidst a challenging market landscape. Her expertise and dedication are evident, making her a standout specialist in her field. For any hiring manager facing a similar challenge, I highly recommend engaging in an open and honest dialogue with Jo. Her passion for tackling difficult-to-fill roles, combined with her extensive industry experience and robust network, make her an invaluable asset to any recruitment endeavor.
I have had the pleasure of working with Jo Shapley and the Turning Stones team, and I can confidently say that Jo is an exceptional professional and human. Jo's expertise and dedication are evident in every interaction I have had with her. Her ability to understand our needs, who we are, what we stand for and our values, and deliver tailored solutions is awesome. Jo has worked with Parbery on a number of executive recruitment activities, helping us recruit four new members of our leadership team. Her meticulous approach and deep understanding of the industry ensured that we found the perfect candidates who have since made significant contributions to our organisation. Jo’s values make her a trustworthy and reliable partner for recruitment, and I highly recommend her for any workforce consulting or recruitment activities you plan to undertake. Her wealth of knowledge, experience, and collaborative approach will ensure success for you and your organisation.
