This is a very interesting blog post on Harvard Business Review on the survey results of 1000 Board Members on the success (or rather the lack of success) of talent management. bit.ly/142U4oF “ Corporate directors identified talent management as their single greatest strategic challenge.” They define the nine dimensions of talent management as attracting top […]
Should Clients use Multiple Recruiters on an Executive Search? The Myth of Multiples
It happens all the time. We receive a call from a client seeking a highly specialized executive talent to fill a crucial role and time is of the essence. We ask the pertinent, thought provoking questions about the role, position, culture of the company, etc. and get a good idea of what skills and acuity […]
Executive Hiring Best Practices: Scarcity vs. Abundance Models
When hiring for top talent, your focus should start with setting a strong strategy and then tactically executing that strategy. Very often companies employ the exact opposite methodology. The strategic decision has to be centered on whether to employ a Scarcity Model or and Abundance Model before the hiring process begins. An abundance model is […]
9 Advantages to Using an Executive Search Firm
If you have a high level position that you are trying to fill, it may be worth considering bringing in an Executive Search firm. Here are 9 Advantages to Using an Executive Search Firm. 1. You get the best talent available, not just the best talent that responded to your opening. Job postings can be […]
What to look for in your next CMO or S/VP Marketing
With the economy starting to come back full force, many companies are looking for top level marketers to assist them with continued growth. There are traditional requirements that any CMO or Executive Level Marketer must bring to the table – how to create, brand, segment, and launch products, a great grasp of social media outreach […]
Top 10 Leadership practices and your Executive Search
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 […]