Last Thursday, we launched a new group on LinkedIn, and we’re excited to tell you about it. It’s called Transformational Talent, and it’s a global network dedicated to the re-imagination of business worldwide. As corporate America continues to shrink, there […]
Spring is a time of renewal; it is a good time to dig into our files and clean up any messes. Below are some tips from employment, immigration and employee benefits attorneys to assist you in making a fresh start […]
In a world of tightened regulations in finance and other sectors, retained executive search remains a largely unregulated zone. Although there are guidelines from the AESC, our leading trade organization, there is nothing to require search firms like us to […]
Where stakes are highest, it’s even more crucial that your candidate fit in: culturally and personality-wise. Our clients have rolled out DISC assessments, Myers-Briggs indicators, Enneagrams, and other diagnostic tools dating back to the mid 20th century—and administering them to potential Presidents, CMO’s Directors/VPs of Marketing, Corporate Communications, Finance, and the like.
You’re looking to retain a new executive search firm. You meet a recruiter while networking, and you take that as a sign. He or she is with a reputable firm, and seems professional, knowledgeable, and aggressive. So you seal the […]
In the world of retained executive search, the accepted protocol is clear. Posting or socializing active search listings is a major no-no. Why? One perception is that it’s easier to post a search than to work one’s network…and therefore lazier. Another […]
The real competitive advantage that many companies have is their employees. Innovation, marketing, delivering and differentiating…those things do not get done without employees. To replace a single employee, the average cost of turnover is 20 – 200% of their annual […]
“The offer is in!” That’s music to everyone’s ears. It means our client found the right candidate. It gives that candidate an exciting new option. And it’s great news for us, too. But imagine if you made an offer (or […]
Employee stress is a primary contributor to burnout, low morale, physical, mental and emotional issues, and in terms of your bottom line, increased turnover and higher insurance premiums. Therefore, it is important to provide your employees with tools for helping […]
Retained search firms always partner with their clients to search for candidates on their behalf, interviewing them before they do, and then presenting only the top candidates. Over my 17-year career as a retained search consultant, I’ve created a list […]