Over the course of my executive search career, I have talked with thousands of individuals about their job and career interests. Many people contact me when they are unhappy with their current situation. Other times, I am reaching out to passive candidates who are happy in their role but may be open to a better…
Last week I had a conversation with the CEO of a growing, mid-sized company. She was recently recognized for leading her company to record revenues and profits, and projections are very positive going forward. My call was to congratulate her. She thanked me for the call and said she is pleased with the entire organization’s…
The 2018 Gallup Employee Engagement poll revealed that, globally, only 15% of employees are engaged. In the US, the percentage of engaged employees was 30% in 2012. In 2017? 30%. Yet, Gallup research also shows that organizations in the top quartile of engaged employee percentages enjoy these benefits: 10% higher customer metrics 17% higher productivity…
Like every industry, executive search is being disrupted. Demand for talent is at an all-time high and companies need as much help as possible attracting and retaining great people. Traditional search services focus heavily on candidate identification and introduction, which is still important. However, clients now look for more. In a January 2018 Forbes article,…