Recruiting

When you’re hiring for a critical role, the job description and posting do more than outline responsibilities and requirements. It’s often a candidate’s first real interaction with your company, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. Yet too many organizations treat job postings as mere checklists, filled with generic corporate buzzwords that could…

The finance and accounting talent landscape is rapidly evolving, presenting both opportunities and challenges for organizations seeking top-tier professionals. How can businesses stand out and onboard the best talent? Barbara Strother, a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager with TalentRise based in Buffalo, NY, shares her valuable insights on successfully recruiting finance professionals across diverse industries.  Understanding…

A C-suite interview has a much different dynamic than a standard mid-level management interview. The stakes are higher because the candidate will be a significant decision-maker, and this person must share the hiring organization’s objectives and vision. A CTO should possess the business knowledge to align technology-related decisions with the organization’s goals. Therefore, the interviewer…

Are you one of the 73 percent of companies investing in recruitment automation? As generative artificial intelligence (AI) penetrates many industries, HR and talent acquisition are transforming. AI technologies can streamline the executive search process, improve candidate matching, and enhance decision-making by quickly collecting large amounts of data, analyzing it to identify patterns, and presenting…

In the world of recruiting, misconceptions often run rampant when talking about executive search firms. Despite the value of dedicated executive recruitment firms, many organizations continually question whether outsourcing a high-level executive or C-suite search is worth the cost. To educate our audience on the advantages of aligning with a proven executive recruiting firm, I’m…

“Out with the Great Resignation, In with the Great Retention” is the title of a recent Forbes article. In today’s tight labor market, retaining your current employees—by listening to their needs, creating pathways for growth, and recognizing and rewarding them—should be leaders’ focus in 2023. However, employee retention efforts should start sooner than you may…

The pandemic and current economic uncertainty have reshaped what it takes to be an effective leader in 2023. Beyond business acumen, industry knowledge, and the ability to make difficult decisions, today’s leaders need the skills to navigate change and motivate a diverse workforce. This new C-suite requires interviewers and executive recruiters to modify the interview…

While an organization’s culture is only one component of its employer brand, it’s one of the main reasons why job candidates decide to join—and remain with—a company. A good cultural fit results when a candidate’s beliefs and behaviors align with the organization’s values and culture. When aligned, the candidate will be more likely to become…

Leaders are the backbone of any successful business. They have a number of talents that range from influencing to managing people, and they know how best to motivate workers while maintaining the morale of everyone involved in the organization’s success. Soft skills versus hard skills Most job descriptions require a combination of hard and soft…