The Clockwork Referral Network is a structured, high-integrity way to refer search work outside your specialty — and still serve your client exceptionally well.

When a client asks for help with a role you don’t typically run, Clockwork gives you a principled, professional way to say:
“I’ve got someone for you.”

But unlike a big firm, you’re not just handing it off to whoever is available — you’re referring into a network of thousands of independent recruiters, each with real performance data and verified experience in exactly the kind of search your client needs.

It’s like being part of a large firm — with dedicated practice heads and specialist teams — except you stay independent.
No brand dilution. No politics. No internal competition.

We use data from over 100,000 retained searches to identify the firms who’ve recently outperformed in that exact function, industry, and region.
You’re not guessing. You’re connecting your client to a proven expert.

This isn’t a risky handoff.
It’s not a favor for a friend.
It’s a protected referral to a vetted partner inside a trusted system.

Your client gets a clear, confident recommendation.
You look like a hero.

And you get paid when the contract starts — without chasing, without awkwardness, and without compromising your brand.

Most of all, you preserve the relationship — and prove that doing the right thing is the smart thing.