The pandemic has certainly changed how we work. But perhaps more impactfully, it has changed how we view work itself. The extended time away from the normal day to day routines of “work” allowed time for people to reassess. Reassess what they want from their careers and how their work impacts their lives and what […]
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Are you ready for The Great Resignation?
The pandemic is (nearly) over and people are returning to the jobs and offices that they left 18 months ago. But everything has changed, and workers are realizing that life is too short to spend working somewhere where they don’t feel appreciated, compensated, and offered opportunities to grow. How will your company weather what economists […]
Forbes names Hager as Top 200 Executive Search firm 2 years running
Hager Executive Search once again recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top 200 Executive Search Firms for 2021 Hager has been recognized as a top executive search firm two years running The executive search firms on the Forbes list were selected on the basis of results from an extensive independent peer review survey, conducted […]
What now? 5 thoughts about hiring during COVID
We’re 6 months into the COVID 19 global pandemic. Wait and see has given way to wait and…wait some more. But business continues for many companies and some are adapting quickly to respond to the crisis. What’s next for your organization? Here are some thoughts: Crisitunity abounds Even the best processes utilized by the best […]
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
The outbreak of COVID19 has been one of the most stressful times, personally and professionally, that we have witnessed on our lifetimes. It’s extremely difficult to know what to do next when it seems each day brings new warnings that alter whatever trajectory you or your business were on only a few short weeks ago. […]
Latest Developments in the War for Talent
It has been awhile since we have updated on the War for Talent so thought I would include this link to a LinkedIn post regarding job openings and the demand for talent. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/job-openings-up-amid-high-quit-rate-4671604/ It has been 13 consecutive months where the number of job openings has exceeded the number of people searching for work that […]
The 5 Biggest Marketing Trends For 2019
CMO.com has come out with what they believe to be the 5 biggest Marketing Trends for 2019. While there’s nothing earth shattering in terms of new ideas, they share some slight shifts in the marketing trends that we’ve seen over the last few years. Data-Driven Creativity Will Be A Strategic Differentiator In Customer Experience The […]
Thank you to our clients and talent for a great 2018!
Thank you to all our great clients and executive talent that we were fortunate to partner with in 2018. We continue to see clients accelerating their growth by investing in great executive talent. Our clients, typically C level and senior leadership hiring managers, are making great investments in talent that can move their companies forward. […]
The Nation’s Largest Skills Gap is in the San Francisco Bay Area
Interesting and helpful data from LinkedIn on the skills shortage and what that looks like in major metropolitan areas in the US. The San Francisco Bay Area has the nation’s largest skills gap. The top skills shortages in the San Francisco Bay Area are oral communication, business management. Leadership, development tools, digital literacy, data storage technologies, […]
5 Classic Blunders of Executive Search Talent Strategy
In consulting with our clients on executive search, we find some common areas of misconception about the talent acquisition process. Focusing on the five that we encounter the most. Relying only on inbound talent to fill your crucial positions. Even with the huge demand for talent, it is surprising how many companies are not augmenting […]