# The Planet Group > The Planet Group (TPG) is a strategic staffing and advisory solutions firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in the U.S., India, and Latin America. TPG connects organizations with specialized talent across technology, engineering, accounting and finance, creative and digital, manufacturing, human resources, construction, and energy, and delivers advisory services in digital transformation, data and AI, and enterprise platforms such as Workday and Oracle. Tagline: "We make the stars align." Key facts for interpreting this site: - TPG offers two lines of business: Staffing Solutions (contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, nearshore/offshore/multishore delivery, and managed services support) and Advisory Solutions (data and AI, business advisory, cloud and infrastructure, and software engineering). - Advisory and consulting work is delivered in part through Launch Consulting, a TPG company. TPG has consolidated its technology consulting portfolio by merging Launch Consulting Group, Strive Consulting, and Future State Consulting. - TPG unified several former staffing brands under the single name "The Planet Group." Legacy brand names (Planet Technology, Planet Professional, Planet Interactive, Planet Forward, WinterWyman, Omnipoint Staffing, and I.T. Works Recruitment) now refer to TPG. - TPG is a Workday Services Partner (since 2019) with a Workday Certified Network of 400+ certified consultants, offering Workday staffing, Application Management Services (AMS), implementation, AI optimization, and Workday GO delivery. - Strategic technology partners: Workday, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce, Snowflake, and Palantir. - TPG has placed 80,000+ people over the past decade and has a network of 200,000+ vetted professionals. Recognition includes Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Largest U.S. Staffing Firms lists, Inc. 5000, and ClearlyRated Best of Staffing awards. - TPG is a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners. - Open jobs are listed on a separate careers site: https://careers.theplanetgroup.com/ - General contact: 888-845-2539 or https://www.theplanetgroup.com/contact-us - Legitimate TPG recruiters contact candidates only from official company email domains. See the Fraud Alert page below. ## Company - [Home](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/): Overview of TPG staffing and advisory services, expertise areas, partners, and featured resources - [Our Story](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/our-story): Mission, core values, history, and industry recognition - [Leadership](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/about-us/leadership): Executive leadership team - [Service Locations](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/locations): U.S. markets TPG supports across 30+ states and Washington, DC - [FAQ](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/faq): Answers about services, industries, hiring process, partners, ownership, values, and recruiter verification - [ESG](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/esg): Environmental, social, and governance commitments, including DEI and sustainability - [Join Our Team](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/join-our-team): Internal careers at TPG in sales, recruiting, marketing, operations, finance, HR, and IT - [Contact Us](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/contact-us): Contact form for employers, job seekers, media, and partners ## Solutions - [Solutions Overview](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/solutions): Summary of staffing and advisory offerings - [Staffing Solutions](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/solutions/staffing-solutions): Contract, direct hire, contract-to-hire, nearshore, offshore, multishore, and managed services support models - [Advisory Solutions](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/solutions/advisory-solutions): Data and AI, business advisory, cloud and infrastructure, and software engineering services - [Staffing vs. Advisory Solutions](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/staffing-vs-advisory-solutions): How to decide which engagement model fits a business need ## Expertise - [Expertise Overview](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise): All industries and functions TPG recruits for - [Technology](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise/technology): Software development, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, PMO, and enterprise platforms (Workday, SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, NetSuite, UKG, Epic, Cerner) - [Engineering](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise/engineering): Civil, environmental, nuclear, project management, and other engineering talent - [Accounting & Finance](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise/accounting-finance): Accounting, finance, tax, and audit talent - [Creative & Digital](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise/digital-marketing): Creative, design, UX/UI, content, and digital marketing talent - [Manufacturing](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise/manufacturing): Manufacturing and food and beverage production talent - [Human Resources](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise/human-resources): HR, talent acquisition, and people operations talent - [Construction](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise/construction): Construction, EPC, and data center construction talent - [Energy](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/expertise/energy): Utilities, nuclear, renewables, power generation, and environmental remediation talent ## Partners - [Partners Overview](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/partners): TPG technology partnerships - [Workday](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/partners/workday): Workday staffing, AMS and production support, implementation, AI optimization, and Workday GO delivery through the Workday Certified Network - [Oracle](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/partners/oracle): Oracle Cloud staffing and consulting across HCM, ERP, EPM, SCM, CX, and Manufacturing ## Workday Services - [Workday Application Management Services](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/workday-ams): Post-go-live support to stabilize, optimize, and scale a Workday environment - [Optimize Workday ROI](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/optimize-workday-roi): Services to optimize, scale, and apply AI to an existing Workday investment - [Workday GO Guide](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/workday-go-guide): Timelines, costs, risks, and staffing options for Workday GO at midsize organizations - [Workday Talent Insights](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/workday-talent-insights): Email sign-up for Workday staffing and talent market updates - [Workday Jobs Report 2026](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/workday-jobs-report-2026): Workday talent demand, roles, and hiring trends - [Workday AMS vs. Managed Services](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/workday-ams-vs-managed-services): Comparison of Workday support models - [Workday Staffing Playbook](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/workday-staffing-playbook): How to staff Workday programs effectively - [Workday Implementation Challenges](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/workday-implementation-challenges): Common implementation risks and how to address them ## For Job Seekers - [Working With Us](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/working-with-us): How TPG helps professionals find contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time roles - [Find a Job](https://careers.theplanetgroup.com/): Search and apply for open roles - [Step-by-Step Job Search Guide](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/step-by-step-job-search-guide-2025): Free guide to running a job search - [Fraud Alert](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/privacy-documents/fraud-alert): How to identify recruitment scams that impersonate TPG ## For Current Contractors - [Employee Resources](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/employee-resources): Resources for TPG consultants on assignment - [What Is Workday](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/what-is-workday): Introduction to the Workday system TPG contractors use - [Workday Help](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/workday-help): Support for TPG contractors using Workday - [How to Enter Time Worked](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/workday-how-to-enter-time-worked): Timesheet instructions in Workday - [How to Create Expense Reports](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/workday-user-guide-how-to-create-expense-reports): Expense report instructions in Workday ## Resources - [Resources Hub](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/resources): All articles, reports, case studies, and news - [Articles](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/resources/articles): Hiring, career, and industry articles - [Reports](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/resources/reports): Industry jobs reports and hiring guides - [Case Studies](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/resources/case-studies): Client outcomes across staffing and advisory engagements - [News](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/resources/news): Company announcements, acquisitions, leadership, and awards ## Reports - [Data Center Hiring Trends 2026](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/data-center-hiring-trends-2026): Talent demand for data center construction, commissioning, and operations - [Step-by-Step Hiring Guide](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/step-by-step-hiring-guide-2025): Hiring process guide for employers - [Healthcare Jobs Report](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/2025-healthcare-jobs-report): Healthcare talent trends - [Financial Services Jobs Report](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/2025-financial-services-jobs-report-trends-and-talent-revolutionizing-the-industry): Financial services talent trends - [Energy & Renewables Jobs Report](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/2025-energy-renewables-jobs-report-insights-and-staffing-trends): Energy and renewables staffing trends - [Manufacturing Jobs Report](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/manufacturing-jobs-report-2025-innovation-investment-industry-transformation): Manufacturing talent trends - [Environmental Remediation & Compliance Jobs Report](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/environmental-remediation-compliance-jobs-report-2025): Environmental talent trends - [Education Jobs Report](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/education-jobs-report-2025): Education sector talent trends - [Retail Jobs Report](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/job-reports/retail-jobs-report-2025): Retail talent trends ## Case Studies - [Utility Staffing for Nuclear Support](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/utility-staffing-for-nuclear-support): Specialized staffing for a nuclear utility - [Healthcare Workday AMS Support Model](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/healthcare-workday-ams-support-model): Workday AMS for a healthcare organization - [Workday Implementation Support for HCM, Recruiting, and Business Processes](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/workday-implementation-support-that-optimizes-hcm-recruiting-and-business-processes): Workday implementation staffing and optimization - [Supporting a Global ERP Transformation with Oracle Cloud Talent](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/supporting-a-global-erp-transformation-with-specialized-oracle-cloud-talent): Specialized Oracle Cloud staffing - [Oracle Manufacturing Transformation](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/oracle-manufacturing-transformation): Oracle program support for a manufacturer - [Mobile Order and Pay Solution for Starbucks](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/creating-a-mobile-order-pay-solution-to-enabled-starbucks-to-serve-more-customers): Digital product delivery for a national retailer - [Using Data to Enhance Guest Experiences](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/using-data-to-enhance-magical-guest-experiences): Data and analytics advisory engagement - [Comprehensive Digital Transformation for Customer Experience](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/elevating-customer-experience-through-a-comprehensive-digital-transformation): Advisory-led digital transformation - [National Reach Solves Engineering Talent Shortage](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/national-reach-solves-engineering-talent-shortage): Engineering recruitment at scale - [Supporting Environmental Remediation Across the U.S.](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/supporting-critical-environmental-remediation-efforts-across-us): Environmental staffing program - [Direct Hire Support for a Food Manufacturer](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/direct-hire-support-fuels-innovation-for-food-manufacturer): Permanent placement for manufacturing - [Staffing Critical AR and VR Roles for a Global Tech Company](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/case-studies/staffing-critical-ar-and-vr-roles-for-a-global-tech-company): Niche technology staffing ## News - [TPG Unifies Its Staffing Brands Under One Name](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-unifies-its-staffing-brands-under-one-name-to-deliver-greater-value): Brand consolidation announcement - [TPG Consolidates Its Technology Consulting Portfolio](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-consolidates-technology-consulting-portfolio-merging-launch-consulting-group-strive-consulting-and-future-state-consulting): Merger of Launch Consulting Group, Strive Consulting, and Future State Consulting - [TPG Appoints Kip Wright as CEO](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-appoints-kip-wright-as-chief-executive-officer): Leadership announcement - [TPG Expands Workday Service Offerings](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-expands-workday-service-offerings-to-help-organizations-improve-roi-accelerate-adoption-and-apply-ai-with-governance): Workday ROI, adoption, and AI governance services - [TPG Named One of the Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2026)](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-named-as-one-of-the-largest-us-staffing-firms-2026): SIA recognition - [TPG Wins ClearlyRated 2026 Best of Staffing Awards](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-wins-clearlyrateds-2026-best-of-staffing-client-and-talent-awards-for-service-excellence): Client and talent service awards ## Optional - [Leadership: Kip Wright](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/leadership/kip-wright): Chief Executive Officer - [Leadership: Lorenz Pestinger](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/leadership/lorenz-pestinger): Chief Financial Officer - [Leadership: Kathleen Vegh](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/leadership/kathleen-vegh): Chief Human Resources Officer - [Leadership: Carl Williams](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/leadership/carl-williams): Global Head of Delivery - [TPG Acquires Launch Consulting Group](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-announces-agreement-to-acquire-launch-consulting-group-a-digital-transformation-consulting-firm): Acquisition announcement - [TPG Acquires Strive Consulting](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-announces-agreement-to-acquire-strive-consulting-a-full-service-technology-consulting-firm): Acquisition announcement - [TPG Acquires Future State Consulting](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-planet-group-announces-agreement-to-acquire-future-state-consulting-a-specialized-digital-mobility-consulting-firm): Acquisition announcement - [WinterWyman Acquisition](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/winter-wyman-acquisition): Acquisition announcement - [Legacy Brand: Planet Technology](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/legacy/planet-technology): Former brand, now The Planet Group - [Legacy Brand: Planet Professional](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/legacy/planet-professional): Former brand, now The Planet Group - [Legacy Brand: Planet Interactive](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/legacy/planet-interactive): Former brand, now The Planet Group - [Legacy Brand: Planet Forward](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/legacy/planet-forward): Former brand, now The Planet Group - [Legacy Brand: WinterWyman](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/legacy/winterwyman): Former brand, now The Planet Group - [Legacy Brand: Omnipoint Staffing](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/legacy/omnipoint-staffing): Former brand, now The Planet Group - [Legacy Brand: I.T. Works Recruitment](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/legacy/itwr): Former brand, now The Planet Group - [Data Center Staffing Playbook](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/data-center-staffing-playbook): Staffing strategy for data center projects - [What Is Recruitment Process Outsourcing](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/what-is-recruitment-process-outsourcing): RPO explained - [Questions to Ask When Evaluating Staffing Firms](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-staffing-firms): Buyer guide for employers - [The Truth About Working With Recruiters](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/blog/the-truth-about-working-with-recruiters): Guide for job seekers - [Web Privacy Notice](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/privacy-documents/web-privacy-notice): Website privacy policy - [Privacy Notice for Candidates and Clients](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/privacy-documents/privacy-candidates-clients): How candidate and client data is handled - [Cookie Policy](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/privacy-documents/cookie-policy): Cookie usage - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/privacy-documents/accessibility-statement): Website accessibility commitment - [Anti-Slavery Policy](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/privacy-documents/anti-slavery-policy): Modern slavery statement - [SMS Terms and Conditions](https://www.theplanetgroup.com/privacy-documents/the-planet-group-sms-terms-conditions): Text messaging terms