We always advocate precision in hiring: Specify the critical results (in the form of SMART objectives) you want from a candidate, and hire someone who can deliver those results. This…
A great executive search firm brings its clients “A” players every time – top performers who produce specific, measurable results and have an impact on your bottom line. Our precision…
Successful entrepreneur and investor Dave Berkus wrote a blog titled Hire Each Employee as if Your Survival Depends Upon it. In this blog, Dave talks about the critical importance of…
Vault.com has some good ideas about basic interviewing in this video. To these basics, we would add the following: When talking about weaknesses, it is good to show how…
SHRM offers several books about bad behavior by employees. The titles have to do with discipline, conflicts, bullying, performance problems, turf wars, and in general, dealing with difficult people. How does…
Executives who tolerate “B” and “C” players on their teams give up a lot. Let’s quantify it: Let’s say you are a CEO with 5 key management team reports, running…
The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households has increased 33% since 1980. After steadily declining for the 40 years prior (1940-1980), the rate reversed and started climbing. The last…
A Question of Value Fees are about the same for contingency recruiters and retained search consultants. Is it the same service? A Numbers Game Contingency recruiters never know if they…
How much are your people really worth? In dollars?! On your books? Employers often say “our people are our biggest asset,” but do corporate actions reflect this philosophy? Headcount is…
Acquirable Podcast Ep. 019 – Ryan Boyle | President | BOB Search
Back in November, I sat down with the guys at the Acquirable podcast at the ACG A&D Conference. They just released the episode, so I wanted to share it here.…...
How to Assess Leadership Readiness in Aerospace and Defense Candidates
A single mis-hire can stall flight tests, slip milestones, and invite audit findings. In programs where safety and security are non-negotiable, failure shows up as grounded assets, rework, and lost…...
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