Retained Executive Search Firms are effective for different reasons The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) conducted a survey on the use of Retained Executive Search Firms for key openings and compared the choice to other resources used such as internal recruiting departments, contingent recruiters, and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing). In eight out of nine situations, […]
Paying for the Know How
There’s a plot line in the latter half of James Michener’s sprawling novel Chesapeake that bears an interesting parallel to what many professional service providers face when trying to explain their offering to potential clients. Michener’s story includes a scene where a vacationing tourist’s sailboat runs aground in the surprisingly shallow Chesapeake Bay. A local […]
Want great executive talent? Then STOP doing these 4 things.
Yes, we are in a war for talent again. Make sure you and your hiring team are giving great executive candidates a reason to say yes to you. We consult with our clients on how to succeed in all parts of the executive hiring process but for this blog we will focus on these 4 […]
Peeple app “an evolution in recruitment solutions”? Hardly.
Controversial App Peeple Thinks It Can Make LinkedIn ‘More Relevant’ Greg Lamboy from Hager Executive Search interviewed for article about controversial app. We were recently contacted by Inc. Magazine to give our opinion of the Peeple app and how it might be related to executive search. If you’re unfamiliar, Peeple describes itself as an app […]
The talent market has changed. Has your hiring process?
As Executive Search consultants, we’ve seen a myriad of changes in the talent market over the last decade. In the mid 2000’s it was the “War for Talent” with employers offering whatever they could in terms of perks and benefits to attract capable people. During the economic downturn, it seemed everyone was simply looking for […]
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Understanding the Different Types of Executive Search
We’re often asked by new potential clients “How does this work?” For those unfamiliar with Executive Level Search models, we’ve provided this basic primer on the most popular methods of finding top talent for your team. There are different types of Executive Search and each is effective in its own way. The difference is primarily […]
The Next Step or the Next Level: The Balanced Approach to hiring what your organization truly needs
Bill: Ted, while I agree that, in time, our band will be most triumphant. The truth is, Wyld Stallyns will never be a super band until we have Eddie Van Halen on guitar. Ted: Yes, Bill. But, I do not believe we will get Eddie Van Halen until we have a triumphant video. Bill: Ted, […]
Seeing the True Picture of your Organization
“The famous pipe. How people reproached me for it! And yet, could you stuff my pipe? No, it’s just a representation, is it not? So if I had written on my picture “This is a pipe”, I’d have been lying!” – Rene Magritte ==== Take a look at this organization chart. Chances are your company […]