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 […]
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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 […]
6 Signs You Should Invest in Executive Candidate Experience
Candidate experience is the process of candidate introduction to your company from the beginning to the end of an executive search. The candidate experience should be seamless and the process should be fine-tuned to ensure that all interactions represent a positive experience for the “A” talent community that you are seeking. Listed below are 6 […]
3 Things Your Competitors Can Teach You About Your Employer Brand
Employer brand is the reputation your company has with the targeted talent community that your company needs/wants to draw from. If you are losing candidates to your competitors, and getting frustrated that you are not the employer of choice with your targeted talent community, there are things you can do to change that. Let’s start […]
6 Things Your Boss Wants To Know about Retained Executive Search
It seems that everyone has their own particular perception of/about Executive Search. While many people understand the concept of a “recruiter”, misperceptions arise when terms liked Retained Search vs. Contingent Search, or non-exclusive vs. exclusive get added into the conversation. Because the truth is while many talent acquisition professionals are labeled as “recruiters”, the various […]
3 Questions to ask an Executive Search Firm
We are asked all the time by prospective client companies, what questions should I ask you? So thought it helpful to share some key questions to use when interviewing a retained executive search firm to fill a key role in your organization. The first key point that is important to understand prior to addressing the […]
10 Signs You Should Invest in Retained Executive Search
1. Your executive role is imperative to the success of your organization You cannot afford to make a mistake on this hire, either because you filled this role before with the wrong person that did not stay, or they did not achieve the results that you had hoped. Perhaps the role has been open too […]
9 Advantages to Using a Retained Executive Search Firm
If you have a high level position that you are trying to fill, it may be worth considering bringing in a Retained Executive Search firm. Here are 9 Advantages to Using a Retained Executive Search Firm. 1. You get the best talent available, not just the best talent that responded to your opening. Job postings […]
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 […]