Stop Trying to Find the Elusive Culture Fit
For years, startups focused on finding candidates that were a “culture fit.” The reasoning was that because a new hire is often joining small teams where people will spend lots of time together, you want to hire someone who will [...]
Motivation
Never underestimate the impact of a heartfelt “thank you”. No matter your age or stature, say it with meaning and mean what you say. Motivation is often a direct result of feeling appreciated. www.c-suite.com #blessedtopartnerwithgenuinepeople
I Love What I Do
I posted this last summer but today is one of those days that reminded me of how fortunate I am to do something I truly love... There are some difficult days in the world of retained executive search; however, [...]
True Colors
Sad but true...responding to unsolicited job seekers is apparently the exception rather than the rule... I received this note from a gentleman earlier this morning... 10:19 AM Barbara, Can I just say that even though you do not currently have [...]
Customized Training – October Schedule
Attention Staffing Industry Professionals: The October schedule for C-suite's 60 minute training webinars is released: 10/03 — Intro to the Staffing Industry 10/10 — Recruiting Talent 10/17 — Client Service 10/24 — Gross Margin v. Mark up Audience: * Staffing [...]
No More Unicorns
As a trusted search partner we have a responsibility to tell a client if in fact they are asking for something that doesn't exist PRIOR to taking on the search. I just had a conversation with [...]
When Hiring Executive Sales Leaders…
While it's important to learn about one's ability to drive sales, meet sales objectives, create the sales strategy, hire the right team, etc. DO NOT overlook the candidate's success at developing sales talent. It is essential to do a [...]
I Love What I Do
There are some difficult days in the world of retained executive search; however, the things that keep me loving my career... * Bringing talent and client companies together. * When a client company asks for my opinion as to [...]
A Character Test
Several months ago we were managing a CHRO search for one of our client's portfolio companies. The candidate was scheduled for a full day of interviews with the CEO, CFO & COO of the hiring company and the CHRO [...]
Hiring Decisions Are Life Altering
Don't ever underestimate the impact that you and your business have on others. As a business that helps companies find their greatest assets...their people (in our case they're at the executive levels)...our responsibility is enormous. These are life altering [...]
Finding the Right Cultural Fit
The most important aspect of what we do as an executive recruiter for both the client companies and candidates that we serve is identifying the right cultural fit since the wrong fit causes disruption, angst, low morale and lost [...]
Summertime Hires
Don't let summer vacations get in the way of those critical executive hiring needs. C-suite's process continues throughout the summer without ANY interruptions. 30 month guarantee - It's all about "fit". #H2H #executiverecruiting #culturalfitiskey www.c-suitecorp.com