This is an excellent article about “new school” leadership practices. As our primary expertise is leadership roles we thought others might find this useful as well. http://www.inc.com/paul-spiegelman/leadership-practices-to-stop-today.html Of special note: #3 – “Knowing your leadership team members and trusting them. Choose great people who have the right skills and fit the culture. And get out […]
When to use a Retained Search Firm
If you are unsure of what type of search firm to use for an open position, a retained firm may be your best option. Here are some things to consider: Hard To Fill or Niche Specific Searches For these types of roles, a retained firm’s ability to conduct thorough research will be the key. A […]
Look before you Leap
It seems to be happening more and more. We’re receiving calls from clients asking us for help on their problem searches. “We can’t find the right people” is a constant refrain. And as we begin to investigate the mitigating factors it becomes more evident that there is far more involved than simply finding the right […]
Understanding the Different Types of Executive Search
There are different types of Executive Search and each is effective in its own way. The difference is primarily in the level of service required and the level of experience of the desired talent. The search consultant’s compensation is usually based on a percentage of the new hire’s salary, anywhere from 20 – 33% depending […]
5 Signs It May Be Time To Outsource Your Talent Search
How do you know if your open position should be outsourced to an Executive Search Firm and that in so doing you are making a good business decision for your organization? Below are some of the key factors to help you determine if outsourcing the search is your next step. If any or all of the […]
What Drives Me Nuts About Staffing Agencies
This is a good article and addresses some good points. I think there needs to be clarification around the difference between staffing agencies and search firms and why the two need to be vetted differently. Though both are classified as being in the staffing industry, they are actually very different entities and should be viewed […]
LinkedIn offering new services for recruiters
A decent article talking about Linked In. Glad that the human side of recruiting was mentioned (Aisha Guler’s comments were quite good – she’s a Hager Executive Search placement BTW). It sometimes amazes me when companies feel they can simply automate everything. Would you fire the carpenter building your house because you bought the most […]