The Column - An Executive Briefing
Issue #IX An inappropriate or poorly worded question when interviewing a candidate can cause you to run afoul of federal and state anti-discrimination laws that stipulate stiff fines and other penalties. The principles that will help you stay on the right side of the...
The Column - An Executive Briefing
Issue #VIII The trend continues to be around the use of “off-shoring” to help reduce associated operating cost in U.S. based companies. It’s a simple equation of- a business will always need to reduce operating costs+ some jobs can be performed for lower cost by...
The Column - An Executive Briefing
Issue #VII The truth is… people exaggerate and misrepresent facts on resumes. We’re sorry to say, but this form of deceit has become a trend in today’s workplace environment and oftentimes those responsible for “gilding the lily” so to speak, get by with it....
The Column - An Executive Briefing
Issue #VI We have all heard the Real Estate mantra “Location-Location-Location.” Interestingly enough, the executive search profession has a similar maxim of … “Research-Research-Research!” Whether you’re looking to retain a firm to conduct your search for that...
The Column - An Executive Briefing
Issue #5 In today’s highly dynamic marketplace how do you identify the leader and what do you look for that stands out from the crowd? Executive search consultants and their client companies look for much more than a first-class resume when identifying and...
The Column - An Executive Briefing
Issue #2 Hiring the wrong person can be costly for an organization, both from a monetary standpoint as well as an emotional one. A wrong hiring choice oftentimes impacts employee morale and even may ultimately affect the decision-maker’s career. According to...