The Specialists Group (TSG) is a staffing firm that provides recruiting, staffing, executive search, consulting, direct hire placement, temporary placement, contract placement, temp-to-hire, outsourcing, assessment testing, and payroll services. It has been in business since 1957 and has offices in San Francisco and Denver. TSG refers candidates to clients and earns placement fees if the client hires the referred candidate within one year. Fees are calculated based on the candidate's salary and there is an unconditional trial period during which the client can provide feedback before fees are due. TSG also provides temporary employees and bills clients at competitive hourly rates.