Prepare a list of questions for interviews related to the position. Create scenario questions that relate to the position and ask candidates how they would handle the situation. Ask for examples of how candidates solve problems.
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This powerpoint presentation was provided during a meeting of the Ohio River Valley WIFS (Women in Financial Services). Most of the discussion was about retaining talent since most organizations are concerned about losing their great employees. But before you can retain good talent you must recruit the best people.
There are a number of slides on what you need to think about when recruiting employees such as developing a profile to make your organization standout by stressing your vision and mission. Also today’s employees don’t just want a good salary (which you need) but benefits and flexibility. Once you have the right people on the bus as they say you need to retain them. To do that you need to have an excellent onboarding and orientation process. Then you need to conduct Stay Interviews to make sure the employees are still happy with their position and if they have a desire for more opportunities.
See all the slides of the powerpoint presentation to learn more. You will also see that the powerpoint presentation lists a number of links to more details on all these issues in Randi Frank Consulting Blog Posting in this website https://randifrank.com/blog/ We also provided some names of two coaches that can help you with training your leaders, developing missions and changing the culture of your organizations which will also help in retaining your great talent.
The performance evaluation process helps employees and managers clarify expectations about job responsibilities and performance standards, and set goals for the coming year.
At the beginning of the fiscal year, the manager and the employee should review the job description to determine the key job responsibilities and clarify work expectations. They should also develop S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-related) goals for the employee based on the employee’s need for professional improvement, the department’s goal, and the strategic plan of the organization. For example, an effective employee goal could be “increase my sales by 20% by the end of the quarter.” Goal setting keeps employees aware of and committed to what they should achieve.
New jobs are stressful. New people, new responsibilities, new rules, new culture – it’s a lot for a new employee to comprehend and remember. A clearly written agency policy handbook is an essential reference tool for all employees, but especially for new employees.
Your employee handbook should:
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT FOR CITY MANAGER OF CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
Community Summary
Cambridge is a unique urban community with a vibrant mix of culture, social, and economic diversity. As a rapidly growing city with a diverse population, Cambridge is a hub of innovation and opportunity and home to residents from many countries.
With 118,403 residents according to the 2020 census, the population has increased by 12.6% since 2010. It is the fourth largest city in the Commonwealth and with 18,529 persons per square mile, it is one of the most densely populated as well. Cambridge is also an economically stratified City and becoming more so. The Cambridge City Council is looking to partner with a creative City Manager to move this unique community forward.
Form of Government
The City of Cambridge has a Council-Manager form of government as detailed by its Plan E charter. Under the Plan E Charter, the City Council serves as the City’s legislative body made up of 9 members, including a Mayor and Vice Mayor who are directly elected by their City Council colleagues.
The City Council is responsible for hiring a City Manager with the expertise to oversee and direct the day-to-day activities of the City within broad functional areas including Finance, Public Safety, Human Services, Community Development, Traffic and Parking, Public Works, and more. The City Manager provides leadership on all the City’s strategic initiatives including diversity, equity and inclusion, economic development, redevelopment, and organizational improvement. The City Manager is responsible for hiring, removing, and overseeing all City employees (except for School Department employees).
Qualifications, Education & Experience of City Manager
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of increasingly responsible public, private or non-profit executive-level experience. Assistant/Deputy Administrator/Managers in a larger community or organizations will also be considered, as will any combination of education and experience that will demonstrate the ability to perform the work (non-traditional candidates are encouraged to apply). Experience with managing a large number of employees and departments; Experience successfully managing a multi-million-dollar budget; Experience working with a City Council or Board of Directors; Experience making presentations to boards, employees, and groups; Experience managing multiple projects, programs, and capital investment projects. Candidates should demonstrate both leadership and accomplishments in DEI and anti-racism.
Preferred Qualifications: A Masters’ degree, ICMA Credentialed Manager, or other advanced level training such as documented participation in advanced executive leadership programs is highly preferred.
The City of Cambridge is an AA/EOE Employer
Expected starting salary is $275,000 to $300,000. A higher starting salary will be considered depending upon qualifications. Open and competitive beginning salary DOQ’s supplemented by an excellent benefits package. (Residency is not required but preferred and moving expenses can be negotiated along with other benefits)
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To Apply:
To apply now for this amazing opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume to Ms. Frank. The position will remain open until filled; the first screening date is March 30, 2022. If you have questions about this position, please contact Ms. Frank before applying. Top Candidates will receive a questionnaire to complete, so please send your resume early enough to have time to complete the questionnaire and have a screening interview by Randi Frank Consulting. For first consideration, apply by April 8, 2022, at [email protected].
The first round of private interviews will be held virtually from May 12-13, 2022. The second round of interviews will be held in person on June 1-2, 2022. (Candidates must be available for all these dates.)
Ms. Randi Frank, Randi Frank Consulting, LLC, 7700 Hoover Way, Louisville, KY 40219 203-213-3722 [email protected] www.randifrank.com
THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, CT
INVITES CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR
THE TOWN MANAGER POSITION
Community Profile
Plainville, originally a part of Farmington, was first settled in 1657 and incorporated as a separate town in July 1869. The town covers 9.6 square miles. It is located 14 miles southwest of Hartford and located between the cities of Bristol and New Britain. It has easy access to major state and federal highways in central CT. Being part of scenic New England, Plainville is not far from Boston, NYC, the ocean, and the mountains.
Plainville enjoys a diverse economic base which includes small, midsized and large manufacturers in Plainville enjoys a diverse economic base which includes small, midsized and large manufacturers including several spring and wire manufactures, electrical component makers, and many others. Plainville is also home to a number of medium and large sized construction firms (and quarries) that serve the State and region. Plainville is a Town with deep traditions in community and family. The Town is known as a welcoming place to live with lots of volunteers who are willing to help their neighbors.
With its growing economic base, Plainville remains a regional employment center, and not just a suburban community within the Greater Hartford area. This has allowed the community to enjoy a relatively stable financial base and to make prudent investment in municipal infrastructure and public education. Attracted by the employment base and good schools, a significant portion of the population has moved to the community and stayed. Plainville is a well-run municipality which provides great services to its 17,619 residents.
Qualifications:
The Charter does list residency for Town Manager, but council will provide up to 2 years to meet requirement. The Town council will be pursuing a change on that aspect of the Charter as well.
Compensation and Application Process
Open and competitive beginning salary DOQ- ($160,000- $180,000) supplemented by an excellent benefit package.
Plainville is an AA/EOE employer
If you are interested in this position or have questions, please contact Ms. Frank at the address below before applying. To apply now for this great opportunity please submit your cover letter and resume to Ms. Frank. See Profile on Website or contact Ms. Frank for a copy
Ms. Randi Frank, Randi Frank Consulting, LLC, 7700 Hoover Way, Louisville, KY 40219
203-213-3722 [email protected] www.randifrank.com
Position will remain open until filled; first screening date is May 11, 2022. The Town is anxious to fill the position as soon as possible, so a quick response is strongly recommended. Ms. Frank will screen resumes as they arrive. Well qualified applicants will immediately be asked to complete a comprehensive supplemental questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be reviewed by the Town Council as soon as possible.
Having a database of potential internal candidates with their relevant skills and experience can reduce the time needed to identify high potential employees. Sometimes it is beneficial to have the employees be in charge of updating their own records. Their entries could be a list of updated training, certifications and education. It is important to have a set format for this listing in order to keep entries uniform and make it easy to find the right candidates.
Supervisors should be responsible for letting you know what they have observed about their employees’ abilities (see my performance evaluation blog post). The inventory of talent should include:
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Once you have a job description, you can create the job advertisement using the statement of purpose and qualifications as the main body of the advertisement.
For example, this advertisement was created by borrowing the statement of purpose and the qualifications from the job description for a Senior Administrative Assistant.
“The Senior Administrative Assistant performs complex and diverse duties in support of a work area or group of individuals. This position provides advanced administrative support for multiple programs and projects, and may also function as a high-level individual contributor or coordinator of multiple projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
– High School diploma or GED
– Minimum of 5 years’ secretarial, office, or related experience
– Bachelor degree preferred
– Functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access required”
source: http://hrweb.mit.edu/compensation/job-descriptions/generic-job-descriptions
Starting a new position as an executive at an Agency with a long-time established staff can have it’s challenges. Here are some tips to help you transition into your new leadership position successfully.
Have your calendar ready: develop a plan to meet with all the staff, board of directors/members agencies and key stakeholders in the first couple of months.
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City Of New Haven, Connecticut Is Seeking Candidates For Controller/CFO/Finance Director
Why New Haven is a great place to live and work
New Haven is both steeped in history and booming with creativity and innovation. New Haven is the socio-economic center of southern Connecticut, and the hub of innovation driving southern New England’s economic resurgence. The City is home to Yale University, a global academic powerhouse, and to Yale-New Haven Health, a leader in patient health care. These centers of excellence are the economic base for mature companies and innovative startups in technology, precision medicine, bioscience, food, and advanced manufacturing across the region. New Haven increasingly functions as one large business incubator and accelerator for dozens of biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Centrally located between New York and Boston, New Haven offers high-quality transit connections to major markets with far lower costs of living and doing business. Along with the panache of a big city, New Haven features a dense and compact urban form and high-quality offerings in arts, culture, and tourism. New Haven is known for its food scene, recreational opportunities including beach, parks, hiking and bike trails. These assets are coupled with the passion of residents and the value of place that people who live and work both Downtown and in the many neighborhoods feel about the City. In no uncertain terms, working together, these economic forces sustain a growing, increasingly diverse and vibrant community. New Haven is one of the most attractive small cities in the country in which to work, live and visit. The City’s diversity, various types of neighborhoods, culture, arts, lower housing cost for Connecticut and engaging citizenry makes it the place for everyone.
Summary of Job Description
The position of City Controller is established by the City Charter and is appointed by the Mayor for a 4 year term. Work involves the management and administration of the City’s Department of Finance Operations including overseeing the Tax Collection Office, Tax Assessment Office, Purchasing Office, Treasury and Debt Management, Accounting, Payroll, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Workers Compensation claims. The Controller needs to ensure that the City Budget is expended in accordance with the adopted budget developed by the Mayor and Budget Director and approved by the Board of Alders. The Finance Department in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget must maintain the general fund, special funds and the capital funds and make presentation on the City financial picture to the Mayor and Board of Alders.
Qualifications:
The qualifications required would generally be met with graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a bachelor in the field of accounting, finance, public administration, business administration or related field, with a preference for a graduate degree in a similar field; with at least 5-8 years of high- level experience in government finance administration. Knowledge of public finance administration, accounting, pension administration, risk management, financial software, supervision experience, public speaking experience, are very important for this position. Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment.
Compensation and Application Process
Beginning salary DOQ’s supplemented by an excellent benefit package.
New Haven is an AA/EOE employer –Residency required within 6 months of hire date
If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Ms. Randi Frank, if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Frank.
Ms. Randi Frank, Randi Frank Consulting, LLC, 7700 Hoover Way, Louisville, KY 40219
[email protected] 203-213-3722 www.randifrank.com Click here for detailed Profile
Position available immediately and will remain open until filled. The City is anxious to fill the position as soon as possible, so a quick response is strongly recommended. Ms. Frank will screen resumes as they arrive. Well qualified applicants will immediately be asked to complete a comprehensive supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, early applicants will have more time to complete the questionnaire.
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 you want to advertise a Human Resource Manager (HR) position with the 3 major HR professional associations – Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM); International Personnel Management Association (IPMA-HR); National Public Employers Labor Relations Association (NPELRA).
Once the advertisement is in place then the outreach efforts start by contacting professionals in the field. This can be done via phone and by email take a look at the site here. Reaching out to professionals who work in similar organizations with similar types of issues/budgets is a good place to start. In addition, we contact professionals who are officers of various professional associations since they will know who is looking for a new position or who may fit for your specific opportunity. For example, we had a Town Manager position for a location with a large college as its main economic driver. We contacted other Managers who worked in similar communities with large or even small colleges that were key stakeholders in the community.
For more details about our recruitment efforts, Contact Us and we can answer any questions you may have.
Prepare some general questions about candidates’ background, strengths, weaknesses, their best supervisor in the past, what they liked and disliked about past positions
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City Of New Haven, Connecticut Is Seeking Candidates For Chief Administrative Officer To Report To Mayor And Oversee The Operational Departments
Why New Haven is a great place to live and work
New Haven is both steeped in history and booming with creativity and innovation. New Haven is the socio-economic center of southern Connecticut, and the hub of innovation driving southern New England’s economic resurgence. The City is home to Yale University, a global academic powerhouse, and to Yale-New Haven Health, a leader in patient health care. These centers of excellence are the economic base for mature companies and innovative startups in technology, precision medicine, bioscience, food, and advanced manufacturing across the region. New Haven increasingly functions as one large business incubator and accelerator for dozens of biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Centrally located between New York and Boston, New Haven offers high-quality transit connections to major markets with far lower costs of living and doing business. Along with the panache of a big city, New Haven features a dense and compact urban form and high-quality offerings in arts, culture, and tourism. New Haven is known for its food scene, recreational opportunities including beach, parks, hiking and bike trails. These assets are coupled with the passion of residents and the value of place that people who live and work both Downtown and in the many neighborhoods feel about the City. In no uncertain terms, New Haven is well-positioned to retain its highly skilled workforce and attract new talent to support economic development. Working together, these economic forces sustain a growing, increasingly diverse and vibrant community. New Haven is one of the most attractive small cities in the country in which to work, live and visit. The City’s diversity, various types of neighborhoods, culture, arts, lower housing cost for Connecticut and engaging citizenry makes it the place for everyone.
Summary of Job Description
The position reports to the Mayor (appointed by Mayor and approved by Board of Alders) and manages 8 operational departments through their department heads including: Police, Fire, Engineering, Human Resources, Library, Public Safety Communications, Parks & Public Works and Emergency Operations. Expectations for the management role of this position is to remain deeply committed to developing and bringing out the strengths of the City departments while holding staff accountable for their goals and the Mayor’s desired programmatic, financial and operational outcomes. The role of this position seeks to champion the vision of the Mayor internally and externally by valuing diversity, equity and inclusion for all City employees and constituents, as well as maintain an unyielding focus at all times on what is best for the residents and for the City. Work involves responsibility for assuring that services to residents are delivered fairly and cost effectively in a data-driven approach to government. Emphasis is on independent problem-solving in the conduct of the government on behalf of the Mayor; and on fostering a team-centered environment that inspires collaboration and supports all colleagues in leveraging their passions towards advancement of public service.
Qualifications:
The qualifications required would generally be met with graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a bachelor with a strong preference for a master’s degree in public administration or other related field; with at least 10 years of high-level experience in government administration. Preference and familiarity with knowledge, skills and experience in: municipal finance, labor relations, municipal laws and legislations, strategic planning, implementation of operational services, budget and municipal management. Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment.
Compensation and Application Process
Beginning salary DOQ’s supplemented by an excellent benefit package.
New Haven is an AA/EOE employer –Residency required within 6 months of hire date
If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Ms. Randi Frank, if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Frank.
Ms. Randi Frank, Randi Frank Consulting, LLC, 7700 Hoover Way, Louisville, KY 40219
[email protected] www.randifrank.com 203-213-3722
Position available immediately and will remain open until filled. The City is anxious to fill the position as soon as possible, so a quick response is strongly recommended. Ms. Frank will screen resumes as they arrive. Well qualified applicants will immediately be asked to complete a comprehensive supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, early applicants will have more time to complete the questionnaire.
For full profile and details about position click here
City Of New Haven, Connecticut Is Seeking Candidates For Director of Transportation, Traffic & Parking
Department of Transportation, Traffic & Parking
Why New Haven is a great place to live and work
New Haven is both steeped in history and booming with creativity and innovation. New Haven is the socio-economic center of southern Connecticut, and the hub of innovation driving southern New England’s economic resurgence. The City is home to Yale University, a global academic powerhouse, and to Yale-New Haven Health, a leader in patient health care. These centers of excellence are the economic base for mature companies and innovative startups in technology, precision medicine, bioscience, food, and advanced manufacturing across the region. New Haven increasingly functions as one large business incubator and accelerator for dozens of biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Centrally located between New York and Boston, New Haven offers high-quality transit connections to major markets with far lower costs of living and doing business. Along with the panache of a big city, New Haven features a dense and compact urban form and high-quality offerings in arts, culture, and tourism. New Haven is known for its food scene, recreational opportunities including beach, parks, hiking and bike trails. These assets are coupled with the passion of residents and the value of place that people who live and work both Downtown and in the many neighborhoods feel about the City. In no uncertain terms, New Haven is well-positioned to retain its highly skilled workforce and attract new talent to support economic development. Working together, these economic forces sustain a growing, increasingly diverse and vibrant community. New Haven is one of the most attractive small cities in the country in which to work, live and visit. The City’s diversity, various types of neighborhoods, culture, arts, lower housing cost for Connecticut and engaging citizenry makes it the place for everyone.
Summary of Job Description
This is a highly responsible administrative, management and professional position reporting to the Economic Development Administrator (EDA) and appointed by Mayor and EDA. The position is responsible for all aspects of traffic safety and control as well as management of all on-street parking in the City. These responsibilities include traffic planning and analysis; installation and maintenance of traffic control devices, sign, signals, streetlights and markings; parking planning and meter distribution, operation and parking enforcement; public transportation and active transportation planning. The Director serves as the City’s Traffic Engineer and serves on the New Haven Parking Authority’s Board of Directors and serves as staff support to the New Haven Traffic Authority (which is also the New Haven Police Commission staffed by the Chief of Police) and works with the New Haven Transit District (paratransit service)
Qualifications:
Beginning salary DOQ’s supplemented by an excellent benefit package.
New Haven is an AA/EOE employer –Residency required within 6 months of hire date
If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Ms. Randi Frank, if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Frank.
Ms. Randi Frank, Randi Frank Consulting, LLC, 7700 Hoover Way, Louisville, KY 40219
[email protected] www.randifrank.com 203-213-3722 See website for full Profile
Position available immediately and will remain open until filled. The City is anxious to fill the position as soon as possible, so a quick response is strongly recommended. Ms. Frank will screen resumes as they arrive. Well qualified applicants will immediately be asked to complete a comprehensive supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, early applicants will have more time to complete the questionnaire.
For full profile and details about position click here
Why Choose Randi Frank Consulting (RFC)
A combination of scarce labor talent and increases in regulations is causing more companies to consider outsourcing their HR functions.
This is an effective step to reducing overheads and improving workforce morale. As a business owner, you need to keep in mind the current market trends and take appropriate action.
This can help you survive long-term while improving profitability. And one of the best ways to do just that would be to opt for an HR consulting agency.
That said, you need to select the right HR company for you. Here are a few things you should know about Randi Frank Consulting.
One of the most common metrics used for decision-making is experience. And this is done for good reason.
The more experienced a company is, the better the chances of adding to your company’s success. Our consulting team is comprised of professionals with decades of experience, and RFC just celebrated its 20-year anniversary.
We have served for-profit, non-profit and municipalities across the country. Originally based in Connecticut, RFC is now located in Kentucky. Our consultants have worked in every region of the United States and have some experience with global sites.
Any company, regardless of the niche, needs to offer references for its services. And this becomes even more important with HR agencies.
Getting past clients to vouch for RFC shows that we have dealt with them fairly. This is important when dealing with sensitive issues such as HR responsibilities, we handle confidential information about employees and pay systems.
Every HR agency has a plan for what they will execute for your company. This is a mandatory step that you cannot skip.
When you are in talks with Randi Frank Consulting to serve your company, you need to keep this as a top priority. Our project specifications will give you insights into what we plan to deliver, and how it will be done. We have prepared many proposals which outline all these issues.
It also lets you scrutinize and make changes to processes that you think will not help your business or fit with current demands.
Getting your company’s action plan means a more transparent and customized process, including timetables and estimated costs.
Like every company, RFC has its unique strengths and services. As someone who’s hiring our services, you need to be aware of these.
We clearly outline what we’re good at and can deliver for your business.
You can also get a broad idea of our capabilities when you read through our website and blogs.
These are important because you need to understand how we can help your company. We will be upfront about any services that we feel are outside our domain, and often can link you with appropriate resources.
HR responsibilities are a demanding subject for most companies. It makes sense to want the experts to handle it.
And this is especially true when you consider your business is in a specialized niche. Your requirements differ from the norm, and you need consultants that can provide you with these services.
Our past engagements give you an idea of the diversity of our client experiences. Human Resource functions do have basic similarities across industries and company sizes. Most companies have a mix of professional, technical, operational and administrative employees. Labor laws typically apply to any industry, with some specialized exceptions. Our experts in recruiting, compensation, training and policy development have skills that are transferrable.
HR consultants handle a lot of sensitive data and metrics from your company. As a business, these are internal documents that cannot be shared with your competitors.
Randi Frank Consulting is comprised of highly credentialed professionals, possessing advanced degrees and certifications. RFC is a certified Woman-Owned Business.
We foster long-term business relationships and work to manage the right expectations. We can also conduct one project at a time so you only pay for services received.
This is perhaps one of the more difficult tasks for choosing the right HR company to trust.
The trust factor is everything in a niche like HR consultancy. We maintain strict confidentiality and are impartial.
RFC has an impeccable reputation and is free of any history of legal challenges.
We take pride in our ability to apply critical thinking skills to every situation, and do not engage in internal politics. There are no hidden agendas.
We charge a competitive hourly rate and are transparent about the estimated project time.
We propose fair bids and avoid situations that could compromise our high standards.
As a small business, RFC understands first-hand the need to carefully manage costs.
