Executive Search
Remanufacturing — A Fine Old-Fashioned Idea.
It seems we’re living in a technological revolution in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), big data, fifth-generation telecommunications networking (5G), nanotechnology and biotechnology, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and quantum computing. However, when you look at verticals like aerospace, automotive, medical equipment and consumer products — they all still rely on a fine old-fashioned…
Read MoreThe Madness of March Makes Business Sense.
Character. Culture. Champions. If you’re into NCAA college basketball you know March makes living fun. Predictions. Bracketology. Rankings. And claiming that number one seed. After Selection Sunday, sixty-eight teams play single-elimination tournaments until the Sweet Sixteen becomes the Elite Eight, then onto the Final Four and voila… one national champion will emerge. Eminently competitive. Intensely…
Read MoreWhy Retained Search Beats Contingency
Retained search is a win-win solution. As most human resource executives will tell you, the hiring process can be exhausting. From posting help wanted ads, plowing through endless resumes, to scheduling interviews and conducting background checks — it’s tedious and time-consuming. Especially hard-to-fill roles or a confidential candidate search. You could hire a recruiter to…
Read MoreThe Expatriate Factor
We’re living in dramatically different times. Governors have implemented extraordinary measures for unusual circumstances. The timing is now perfect to heed the call for different corporate leadership skills. According to a survey conducted by executive search firm Korn Ferry, 87% of executives would like to become CEO, however only 15% possess the characteristics to ensure…
Read MoreSpeed & Agility Beat Size
David and Goliath is the greatest underdog parable of all time. Despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds — David with a pouch full of stones against the behemoth Goliath with his sword and shield — David was not intimidated. Instead as Goliath charged in for the kill, David found a vulnerable spot in his opponent’s armor…
Read MoreTop 10 Qualities of a Sales Executive
The best Sales Executives possess these traits. About 5% of the total U.S. population — roughly 15 million people — work in the sales industry as stated by Glassdoor. So finding the right candidate is like looking for a needle in a haystack. According to the recruiting site’s calculations, base pay accounts for only 68%…
Read More8 Reasons HR Loves Working with Us
How to get to the top of the talent tree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate as of August was hovering around 8.4 percent. So, you’d think finding qualified candidates would be no problem at all. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)…
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