San Francisco, CA, May 1, 2026 – SweetRush, a global leader in sourcing top L&D talent and creating innovative learning strategies and solutions, is celebrating its third year on the Training Industry’s 2026 Top L&D Staffing and Staffing Companies list. This recognition marks SweetRush as a top 20 talent provider that bridges the talent gap and enables organizations to support training experiences in a flexible and agile manner.
Training Industry, the trusted source for information on the business of learning, compiles a list of the top staffing and staffing companies each year based on a thorough analysis of the best providers of staffing resources and talent, offering a wide range of capabilities and services. Its strict selection criteria include:
The role of staffing and the scope and quality of resources provided Market presence, brand recognition, innovation and influence Customer portfolio and strength of customer relationships Business performance and growth trajectory
This recognition from the training industry highlights SweetRush’s expertise in matching top talent to a wide range of role and skill needs. SweetRush’s Talent Solutions team is sought after by both candidates and clients who value a relationship-based approach to recruiting and talent management. Our extensive network of in-demand talent spans numerous roles, including AI experts, facilitators, subject matter experts, strategy consultants, learning experience designers, learning project managers, and more.
Anne Cathers, SweetRush Recruiting Manager, explains:
Relationship recruiting is SweetRush’s superpower. Treating all candidates with dignity and consideration comes naturally to us. And it turned out to be a great business strategy. We attract talent that values partnership over pay and create a culture of caring that supports our clients’ missions and goals.
Since our founding 25 years ago, the SweetRush Talent Solutions team has partnered with world-class organizations such as Intel, Coursera, Hilton, and Mars to augment our teams with L&D specialists for projects of all sizes, sometimes supplying 40 instructional designers for a single client in record time.
As timelines, budgets, and teams shrink, staffing strategies are proving more important than ever as L&D leaders meet their organizations’ growing demands for learning and upskilling programs. Staff Augmentation provides an agile approach to L&D and SME talent investments that supports evolving organizational needs, including the need to pivot.
Rodrigo Salazar, Director of Talent Solutions at SweetRush, said:
What makes this recognition special is that it reflects what our team truly lives: putting people first. Every placement is with a candidate who trusts us with their career or a client who trusts us with their team. Being on this list for three years shows we got it right. I’m honored that the training industry continues to think of us that way. And I couldn’t be more proud of the Talent Solutions team and the humans behind every placement we do.
Known for L&D-first innovations such as the AI-L&D Continuum, immersive learning strategies, Transformational Design Standards (TDS), and award-winning custom learning solutions, SweetRush’s talented team has inspired L&D leaders and stakeholders since its founding in 2001.
If you’re meeting evolving learning needs, looking for new skill sets, or need to build a team for a big initiative, talk to us about talent. Reach out and start a conversation.
About Sweet Rush
SweetRush’s team culture and focus on craftsmanship are reflected in our loyal customers, uniquely low teammate turnover, 25 years of success, and impressive portfolio. Our work with clients to create custom solutions for talent empowerment and talent success has earned us Gold Awards from our peers and ranks high on industry top lists.
SweetRush was founded in 2001 and joined the global NIIT family of world-class learning services in January 2026. Its service areas include Custom Learning (including e-learning, mobile, gamification, and live experiential learning), Talent Solutions (contingent talent to power clients’ L&D teams), Immersive Technology (including VR, AR, and AI solutions), and Good Things (scaling the impact of nonprofits and social impact spaces). They are grateful every day for the trust of their world-class customers. For more information, contact SweetRush at www.sweetrush.com.
