Recognition Highlights Exceptional Performance in Delivering Staffing Solutions 

CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2024) — Planet Professional’s parent company, The Planet Group, a leading global provider of staffing and consulting solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Magnit Supplier Excellence Award. This recognition celebrates The Planet Group’s outstanding performance and commitment to excellence in delivering top-tier staffing solutions across diverse industries. 

Presented at the recent Contingent Workforce Strategies (CWS) event, the Magnit Supplier Excellence Award acknowledges The Planet Group’s ability to consistently exceed client expectations through innovation, agility, and service excellence. This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of The Planet Group team, who continuously strive to set new standards in staffing and workforce management. 

Magnit, a leader in workforce management solutions, recognizes top-performing suppliers that have demonstrated exceptional service, strategic partnership, and operational efficiency. The Planet Group’s innovative approach and customized staffing solutions have made a significant impact on Magnit’s ability to deliver value to its clients, cementing the company’s reputation as a trusted partner in the staffing industry. 

The Planet Group specializes in contract staffing, contract-to-hire and direct hire in several high-growth areas, including:

• Technology, including Core IT, Enterprise Systems, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering & Quality Assurance, Workday and Healthcare IT (Planet Technology)
• Diversified Energy, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Environmental and Manufacturing (Planet Forward)
• Accounting & Finance, Human Resources and Administrative (Planet Professional)
• Creative, Digital and Marketing (Planet Interactive)

About The Planet Group 

The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners Fund VI, LP, consists of a group of related global consulting organizations and renowned staffing brands and has been purposefully built to address the professional services needs of leading companies in the areas of Technology and Digital Transformation, Engineering, Marketing, and Professional Services. Named one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, the company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices throughout the US, Europe, India and LATAM. Learn more at theplanetgroup.com.

About Odyssey Investment Partners 

Odyssey Investment Partners is a leading private equity investment firm with more than a 25-year history of partnering with skilled managers to transform middle-market companies into more efficient and diversified businesses with strong growth profiles. Odyssey makes majority-controlled investments in industries with a long-term positive outlook and favorable secular trends. For further information about Odyssey, please visit odysseyinvestment.com. 

Media Contact: 
The Planet Group 
Elizabeth Spayne, VP of Marketing 
781.530.3191 | espayne@theplanetgroup.com