It may seem counterintuitive that despite the pandemic — or perhaps because of it — a surprising number of people are considering a voluntary career move. They may be motivated by an increasing sense of dissatisfaction with their present position or, on a more positive note, they may be identifying…...
Common Misconceptions About Executive Search Firms
In the world of recruiting, misconceptions often run rampant when talking about executive search firms. Despite the value that dedicated providers bring to the table, many organizations continually question whether outsourcing a high-level executive or C-suite search is worth the cost, according to a new report by TalentRise. “To educate our…...
Trends In Executive Recruiting That Will Help You Get The Best Talent
The coronavirus pandemic may have put many things on pause over the last year, but the need to grow your business wasn’t one of them. With so many potential changes on the horizon, building the best executive leadership team has never been more important. How have talent acquisition and executive search adapted…...
The Importance of A-Level Talent
Attracting and retaining top performing executives is the true lifeblood of successful organizations. Yet identifying and attracting them can be a challenging endeavor. Top performers, in leadership roles, will deliver about 50 percent more than the average and will improve their organization’s competitive position. But according to McKinsey & Company,…...
Job Search Age Discrimination: How to Diminish and Rise Above the Age Hurdle
I'm often asked by executives worried about job search age discrimination how they can get employers to look beyond their age, and see the value of their many years of experience. Are you thinking (and worrying) that you’re sunk because you’re job hunting and over 50? You may be sabotaging…...
4 Signs Your Startup Needs an Executive Search Firm
Executive search firms might seem like a luxury relegated to Fortune 500 companies with huge advertising budgets, but that just is not the case! Nearly every industry has a network of recruitment firms dedicated to cultivating experienced executive recruits. And better yet—they cater to businesses of every size, at every…...
6 Career Tips to Overcome Ageism in Today’s Work World
You’ve heard them, the endless quips about getting older — “Age is just a number” or “You’re as old as you think you are.” But as we age, we see a shift, particularly at work. Instead of valuing your experience, some employers or colleagues may question your ability to do…...
5 Essential 2021 Workplace Soft Skills (And How to Recognize Them)
Yes, workplace soft skills still matter. In fact, amid our ever-changing “new normal,” the intangible qualities that focus on behavior, personal traits and cognitive capabilities are more in-demand than at any other time in the modern workplace. They are also more challenging to recognize. According to Deloitte, 90% of organizations…...
Important Skills Every Manager Should Have To Succeed
The corporate world has seen several new changes in the past few years. The rapid innovations in technology, especially the Internet, have taken globalization to an entirely new level. Companies from all over the world have become more connected than ever. Similarly, diversification of the workforce is at an all-time…...
Changing Skill Sets for Changing Times: 5 Focus Areas for 2021
What skill sets are employers looking for most in 2021? How can they partner with employees to develop these sought-after skills? In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic – alongside countless social justice movements – shaped the world in a new way. Now, employers must reevaluate their businesses and see what new skills match…...
9 Employee Retention Strategies for Keeping Your Best Talent
Employee retention should always be a priority. A staggering 35% of employees may leave their jobs each year by 2023. And with the new normal of remote work, employees have a wider range of potential employers to evaluate than ever before. HR leaders need to develop a range of strategies to…...
6 Tips to Engage and Retain the Millennial Workforce
How can you engage and retain the millennial workforce? Gallup referred to millennials as the "job-hopping generation" and for good reason. Research found that 21 percent of millennials had changed jobs in the prior 12 months, and 50 percent of the job-hopping workforce planned on changing employers in the next 12 months.…...
Hiring mistakes are valuable learning opportunities
When hiring managers set out to fill a vacancy, they’re often thinking of all the characteristics they’d like to identify in a new hire: hard-working, intelligent, capable of productive collaboration with other employees and so on. However, in their search for the right candidate, companies also have to actively avoid choosing…...
6 Signs It’s Time to Look for a New Job
How long has it been since you met someone who started and ended his or her career at the same company? The days of working 40+ years for the same employer and retiring with a generous pension after years of company loyalty have been replaced with a new norm –…...
7 Ways to Boost Remote Team Efficiency
Remote work is not a new trend. Many forward-thinking companies have been utilizing remote teams for employees who want flexibility and the ability to work from home. Why should employees waste 30 minutes driving to work every day if the same job can get done from home? The pandemic has…...
