Hiring the right people for your company is crucial for its success. But hiring the right people for your c-level positions is even more critical. These are the people who will shape the vision, strategy, and culture of your organization. They will also have a significant impact on your bottom line, your reputation, and your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What makes a Highly Successful Entrepreneur? 10 Traits to Look For
Gallup has identified 10 traits that best characterize an entrepreneur. In an exhaustive survey, Inc. and Gallup zeroed in on founders from this year’s Inc. 5000 who best embody them. Knowledge: Deploys expertise to secure competitive advantage, always strives to acquire in-depth information about their organization and industry Delegation: Assigns tasks to others, proactively collaborates, […]
The Talent Shortage Demands a New Hiring Strategy
Lou Adler wrote a great post on LinkedIn regarding the importance of adopting a new hiring strategy as the talent shortage continues to get worse. I have attached the link here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/low-unemployment-job-growth-demands-new-hiring-strategy-lou-adler/ He provides some valuable insight into the talent acquisition process and how to adapt your talent hiring strategy to get better results for […]