It’s been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, “identity theft” might be taking that admiration a bit too far. Let’s introduce you to “PE Executive Hire” and their CMS resume formatting scam. Recently, our CEO Rebecca Hager’s name was used by a phishing site to lend credibility to a data mining […]
The Critical Role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Executive Hiring
In the modern business landscape, the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) cannot be overstated, especially in the realm of retained executive search. As companies strive for innovation and competitiveness, the need for a diverse leadership team becomes increasingly evident. Here’s why DEI is not just an ethical imperative but a strategic advantage for […]
Tips for Partnering with an Executive Search Headhunter
We hear from clients and candidates that are unhappy with their past experiences in working with executive search headhunters. Typically, the unhappiness is because the expectations of the experience itself were not clearly defined. To help to better define expectations, thought it worth writing about some basic areas of breakdown that can occur both on […]
Recruitment Impacted by 4 Workplace Trends in 2017
The year of 2016 was a great year for hiring with an increase in median pay of 3.1% over 2015, the fastest pace in 3 years. There are also a record number of unfilled jobs 5.85 million in April of 2016. Given these statistics, 2017 is a great time to maximize recruitment efforts. Workplace trends […]
When to Use a Retained Executive Search Firm
Retained Executive Search Firms are effective for different reasons The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) conducted a survey on the use of Retained Executive Search Firms for key openings and compared the choice to other resources used such as internal recruiting departments, contingent recruiters, and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing). In eight out of nine situations, […]
4 Strategy Tips for Executive Hiring Managers
If your team finds itself missing a key executive team member, you’ll be faced with a task that has become increasingly daunting over the past few years – replacing a high level position in a highly competitive talent market. If you are unsure where to start, we’ve compiled 4 helpful tips to use when beginning […]