This is another frequently asked question. After all, now that you have a stack of resumes, why do you need an Executive Search professional? The answer is time. An executive search firm has the flexibility to speak with the potential candidates during various points in the recruitment process. Most … [Read more...]
HR Tips for Employers
Executive Search Tip 5: What is included in the recruitment efforts?
Defining what’s included in the recruitment effort is critical when determining which firm/consultant to choose. To start, decisions need to be made about where to advertise and how much. We recommend that advertisement be focused on the professional associations related to the position. For example … [Read more...]
Executive Search Tip 4: First Steps to the Executive Search
In the first blog post of this series, we briefly touched on this topic but I would like to go into more detail at this point. The first step of an Executive Search is to gather information from all the appropriate stakeholders about the agency and the position. This is done by obtaining … [Read more...]
Executive Search Tip 3: How do you find the right firm to assist with an Executive Search
Unlike a Google search, an Executive Search begins with a Request for Proposal (RFP) Most communities/agencies develop a RFP and invite firms to submit a proposal to conduct the executive search. The RFP will describe the agency and some information about the positions and the steps required to … [Read more...]
Executive Search Tip 2: Why are most Executive Searches conducted by outside firms/consultants?
The main reason most Executive Searches are conducted by outside resources is TIME. Often there is not enough time or staff within the existing agency to provide the thoroughness of meeting with stakeholders and making all the contacts to reach out to potential candidates. In addition, many times … [Read more...]
Executive Search Tip 1: What is the difference between an Executive Search and Recruitment?
I would say this is one of the most frequently asked questions about Executive Searches. The major difference is the amount of time and effort put into the project. An executive search requires understanding the needs of the agency for the specific position and from there, the time it takes to reach … [Read more...]
Hiring an Intern Tip #6: Should there be a formal agreement with the Intern?
Tip 6 - Should there be a formal agreement with the Intern? The answer to this question is “yes”. I recommend you set up some type of formal agreement (again the businesses that help your find interns will have samples of these agreements for you to use). The agreements which can be as simple as a … [Read more...]
Hiring an Intern Tip #5: Do you have to pay Interns?
Tip 5 - Do you have to pay Interns? Now that you have a project in mind, the next question is… Do I have to pay my intern? It’s pretty easy to make this determination by looking at the scope of the internship. If the intern is doing work that you would have done yourself or had another … [Read more...]
Hiring an Intern Tip #4: How do you find Interns?
Tip 4 - How do you find Interns? You’ve decided that an intern would be ideal for your company, what now? There are several ways to find interns. One of the best places to start is your local College or University. Many higher education programs now require internships (if they don’t they … [Read more...]
Hiring an Intern Tip #3: What are the benefits of Interns for you and them?
Tip 3 - What are the benefits of Interns for you and them? We touched on this in the first blog post in this series but I’d like to expand on this topic a little further. There are many benefits to using an intern for both the company and the student. For the company the benefits … [Read more...]
Hiring an Intern Tip #2: What type of projects can Interns handle?
Tip 2 – What type of projects can Interns handle? In our last post we talked about why you should consider hiring an intern. In this post I would like to explore the types of projects that are ideal for an internship. Interns can handle any project that an employee can handle depending on the … [Read more...]
Hiring an Intern Tip #1: Why should you think about having Interns?
Why Hire an Intern? Even as a small business owner, I support interns when I have projects that provide a learning experience. I had 9 internships during my undergraduate and graduate degrees and have had several interns work for me in the past. This is a practice I intend to continue. In this … [Read more...]
Seven Tips on Goal Setting
This goal setting method can be used for an individual, a team, an entire department, whole organizations or even the Policy Makers/Board of Directors of an Agency. We have used this method to develop goals for a new manager and then used these goals as the guideline for the organization and the … [Read more...]
Tips for New Leaders/New Executives Tip 10: Use Your Knowledge of the Organizational Culture
A promotion that changes your position from colleague to supervisor will change the working dynamic with your colleagues. Here are some tips to help you manage that transition successfully. Use your knowledge of the organizational culture to set goals and objectives for your department, division or … [Read more...]
Tips for New Leaders/New Executives Tip 9: Find a Mentor Inside and/or Outside the Organizatin
A promotion that changes your position from colleague to supervisor will change the working dynamic with your colleagues. Here are some tips to help you manage that transition successfully. Find a mentor inside and/or outside the organization to provide guidance. A mentor who has been in a … [Read more...]
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