People leave full time employment for many reasons. Perhaps they make an empowering life choice, such as choosing to care for a loved one, or perhaps traveling the world with an elderly loved one, whose time is short. Or maybe they fall ill, or win the lottery! There are…...
Are you communicating at the right speed?
Face it, we live in a hectic world. Things are happening faster than ever before. That’s especially true for communication. Gone are the days when you’d work on a project and then send it out for review. Even e-mail seems slow compared to Slack and other collaborative tools that allow…...
Should You Include Employees in Hiring Decisions?
It is important that new employees embrace and fit into your company culture. An organizations vision, mission, and values tend to reflect upper management’s competencies and beliefs. When workers share connections outside these parameters, they form relationships that can go a long way toward minimizing interdepartmental conflict and maximizing…...
The Business Case for Gender Diversity in the Workplace
With the International Women’s Day approaching, companies and individuals worldwide will be reviewing gender parity, progress, and future projections for women in the workplace. The positive benefits of a gender diverse workforce have created a solid foundation for these discussions and path forward. Everyone – HR and Operations –…...
The Strong Impact the Paints & Coatings Industry Makes to the US Economy
The US paints and coatings industry is estimated to be around $28 billion and contributes significantly to the economy by exporting coating products worth $1.5 billion. This number is set to rise with the increase in future global demand. Although the industry’s growth is hampered by factors such as…...
The 3 Fastest Growing Career Opportunities in Renewable Energy
According to a report published by Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) and Navigant Research, the “Advanced Energy” sector is currently estimated to be a $1.4 trillion industry. It’s one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy and according to the U.S. Department of Energy, energy efficiency jobs now employ…...
How to Effectively Negotiate a Relocation Package
Attempting to recruit the best executive talent often entails extending the search beyond a specific geographic region. Many companies are open to allowing employees to telecommute, and for roles where there is extensive travel involved, it often does not matter where the person is based. As long as they…...
‘Nailing’ the Construction Project Manager Interview
After recruiting within the Construction space since 1999, we have worked numerous searches for Project Managers. Within those searches, the mandatory job requirements, as well as the job descriptions, has varied broadly between construction firms. Helping candidates fully prepare for a project manager interview is dependent on understanding the…...
Myth Busting-Top 4 Executive Recruiter Myths Debunked
It is an uncontested fact that companies and their executive teams depend on the quality of their people to achieve their corporate objectives. There is an old adage -- and a true one – that the best jockey cannot win races if he only rides slow horses. In order…...
Infographic; 6 Telltale Signs You Are Dealing With a Potential Bad Hire!
After talking in-depth with multiple hiring managers over the years that have made bad hires, and conducting 'autopsies' on those situations, we have identified 6 clear-cut indicators that should make you think twice, prior to proceeding. It is a fair assumption that while dating and interviewing, people will be on…...
Construction Leadership: What Hiring Executives Need To Know
No two construction firms work the same way. What sets a construction firm apart from its competition and sets it on the road to success, is the way it invests in leadership management programs. With an effective employee advancement plan in place, a firm can attract and retain high caliber…...
Creative Reference Checks Yield Complete Candidate Picture
Depending on their role, employees can serve as a company's primary interface with important clients, and often conduct activities that impact bottom line profitability. Employees can potentially perform delicate duties, manage valuable assets, and have access to sensitive information. It is therefore imperative that employers build a comprehensive picture of…...
Time Invested in Training Tomorrows Sales Leaders, Pays Big Dividends TODAY!
Business executives can be forgiven for not wanting to think about a key, upper sales management employee leaving the firm. They cannot, however, be forgiven for not planning how to deal with such a possibility. Planning for changes in the sales leadership environment will not only pay off when…...
Hiring Strategies to Build the Best Sales Team
The way you organize your sales team and structure their activities plays an integral role in the type of salesperson who will be successful in your firm. To maximize your chance of hiring a great representative, align your company’s organizational structure with its business model, and then hire candidates with…...
Recruiting Trends that are Gripping the Financial Industry
As the year ends, many organizations are now speculating on recruitment trends that will potentially impact the Finance industry in 2019. According to Deloitte, the financial services industry can expect to see more issues pertaining to regulation, disruptive models and technologies, continued shifts in demographics, restructuring portfolios, as well…...
5 Red Flags That Should STOP You From Making a Hiring Mistake!
When having the opportunity to interview multiple candidates for a role, it can often times be overwhelming, trying to decipher who is a stud, and who is a dud. Hiring managers are wise to pay acute attention to how potential employees conduct themselves during the interview process, in order to…...
