Investments in Generative AI are fueling a surge in tech and SF is beginning to benefit Artificial Intelligence has become the latest darling in the tech world (oh Crypto, we hardly knew ye). With it has come a massive upsurge in investment. Investors announced $10.7 Billion in funding for generative AI in the first quarter […]
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How SMBs can acquire the Best Talent in 2023
Here’s the challenge. 75% of talent acquisition professionals of Small and Mid-Market Business organizations or SMBs (0-999 FTE’s) expect headcount increases in 2023. But 61% of talent acquisition professionals from those smaller organizations say finding quality talent is a challenge. Gem, a recruiting CRM company based in San Francisco, compiled a report on the current […]
Growth is Imperative Regardless of Market Conditions
Depending on who you ask or what internet sites you visit, you’ll be regaled with thoughtful articles about the current economy. Apparently, according to leading economic indicators, there’s an inevitable economy shattering recession right around the corner that may or may not occur or is already occurring or is never going to occur or has […]
The ongoing workforce challenges continuing to face executive leadership in 2023
The challenges that executive leadership face in 2023 are not much different than the challenges of executive leadership in 2022. The ongoing challenges are around where, how, and why we work. Where we work, remote hybrid or in office? Depends on the role and how effective the role can be handled remotely vs roles that […]
Building More Productive Executive Teams Through Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Diversity Equity and Inclusion. So, what do these terms mean. Diversity is about differences, all the aspects that make people unique, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, personality, beliefs, experience, and sexual orientation. Equity is the process of ensuring that processes and programs are fair and impartial to provide equal possible outcomes for everyone. Equity is […]
Want to hire talent in San Francisco? Commute Cost = Flex work.
A few weeks back an article appeared about how the San Francisco Bay Area was leading the nation in workers who wanted to cut how many days they spend in the office. With commute cost soaring is it any wonder why? It’s Expensive Fremont, in Alameda County, has the nation’s most expensive commute, with an […]
Forbes names Hager among America’s Best Executive Search Firms
Hager Executive Search has been recognized by Forbes Media as one of America’s Best Executive Search Firms for the third year in a row. After winning in 2020 and 2021, Forbes Media has once again cited Hager Executive Search as one of America’s Best Executive Search Firms. As Forbes stated on their website “Corporate America’s […]
The War for Talent 2022 – How to Win
The effects of the Great Resignation and the low unemployment rate are adding up to make 2022 an incredibly challenging year for organizations looking to hire new executive talent. Competitors are becoming more aggressive in courting talent. Hiring bonuses, once reserved for the highest-level executives, are now offered to nearly half of all senior management […]
“Work” isn’t working anymore: 3 changes to recognize coming out of COVID
The concept of Work as we’ve known it, is over. “Work” isn’t working anymore. The stereotypical model of work was already dying a slow death. Then came COVID19. Everything changed and everybody changed too. We’re only now discovering the nascent impact of those changes. But one thing is for sure. These changes are permanent. Now […]
During the Great Reshuffle Create a Culture that Makes Your Best People Stay
Creating a culture where your best people want to stay requires flexibility and understanding the issues that have arisen out of the pandemic that need to be addressed now and going forward. One issue that arose out of the pandemic is employee burnout which has reached historic levels in the past year. Burnout is tied […]