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Tribe vs Element Talent
Agile operators or global consultancy?
Elements is a global talent consultancy offering separate advisory services and rolling contracts.
Tribe is a specialized embedded partner for European tech, focused on execution and deep cultural integration. Compare the two to decide: global consultancy capacity or a dedicated European partner?
Tribe or Elements in one view
Choose Tribe if
You need a partner specialized in the European market
You prefer process improvements delivered during execution, not as a separate project
Choose Elements if:
You are hiring globally (US, APAC, EMEA) and need one vendor for all regions.
You have a specific need for standalone "Advisory" or "Talent Intelligence" projects
At a glance
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Positioning
Core focus
Geography
Engagement style
Pricing
Best Fit
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Built as embedded recruiting from day one
Hiring delivery and process improvement
Europe-first
Operator-led, inside your team
Flat monthly subscription, simple structure
Teams wanting execution plus lighter advisory
Consultancy that pioneered embedded model
Advisory, intelligence and embedded delivery
UK, Europe, some US
More consultative, project based feel
Custom, consultancy style contracts
Teams wanting heavy advisory plus delivery
3 things to check before you sign
"Consultancy" vs. "colleague" feel
- Elements: Positions as "consultants." Great for executing projects and rotating out.
- Tribe: Embeds in your Slack. Feels like they work for you, not just with you.
- Verdict: Choose Elements for capacity; choose Tribe for integration.
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Stability vs. flexibility
- Elements: rolling contracts are useful for short-term, stop-start needs.
- Tribe: Flat monthly fee ensures stability and long-term context.
- Verdict: For continuity and depth, Tribe is the stronger partner.
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Execution vs. advisory
- Elements: Sells Advisory and Intelligence as separate products.
- Tribe: Fixes process while hiring. Strategy happens in the work.
- Verdict: Elements for standalone audits; Tribe for fixing while flying.
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