Tolstoy Resources' client base is primarily, although not exclusively, in the field of financial services and telecommunications, focusing on credit risk management, fraud, collections, scorecard development, predictive modelling, statistical analysis, database marketing and call centre management.

In addition to a comprehensive website (www.tolstoy-resources.com), Tolstoy Resources publishes a quarterly newsletter on career management that is distributed to both candidates and clients within the Tolstoy Resources network. Tolstoy Resources is a member of the Statistical Society of Canada; the Credit Association of Greater Toronto; a link partner with Equifax Canada for consumer credit reporting and is recognized by the Credit Scoring and Risk Strategy Association of Canada as a leading recruiter in that field.

"Our referral network is the heartbeat of our business. 90% of the people we meet are through referrals from past and present colleagues, employers, clients, suppliers and friends. A referral is not just a name to us. It is a vital link in our search to finding the right candidate. Our network of contacts is what regenerates the pool of human resources we bring to our clients. To us networking is the process of developing and nurturing personal contacts to obtain 1) referrals, 2) advice, 3) information, and 4) support. It's all about building long-term relationships with both candidates and corporations."

Diane Tolstoy (President) became an independent executive search researcher in 1981 assisting both executive search consultants and corporate in-house recruiters find senior level candidates across Canada and the US. In 1990 she formed Tolstoy Resources, a full service, retainer-based executive search consulting practice that includes recruitment, investigative research, personality assessments, pre-employment screening, salary surveys, succession planning and career management.

Stan Janes (Associate Search Consultant) , joined Tolstoy Resources in May 2000. Formerly Director and Registrar of a private post-secondary college for 12 years, his career was preceded by prior entrepreneurial ventures in automotive and retail businesses. Stan's responsibilities include interviews, administration, analysis of personality assessments, scheduling corporate/candidate interviews and candidate relations. Stan is also Tolstoy Resources' Privacy Officer.