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Optimism…or pessimism? Volatility…or predictability? Growth…or downturn?  No matter where on this spectrum your organization falls when anticipating 2019, one strategy is a sure bet: prepare for what you expect AND for the unexpected.   Given that labor costs are the single largest expense for most businesses, this is particularly true for talent acquisition. The Goldilocks-like […]

Do you find it harder to recruit Generation Y (candidates born 1981–1997) than previous generations? Are Millennials more likely to become unhappy and leave their jobs? According to Clutch, Millennials are much more likely to rate their jobs “unfulfilling,” and over 30% plan to quit within 6 months. (For more insights, see our free eBook […]

Viewing recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) through a cost lens alone can cloud your vision and obscure many of its most critical strategic impacts. Focus on the Real ROI of RPO While the initial rationale for outsourcing all or portions of the recruitment process is typically to reduce hiring costs, the true positive impact for retailers […]

We are excited to announce that Mr. Michael Hagen has joined our client Storage Battery Systems (SBS) as Vice President of Sales and Marketing based in their corporate office in the Greater Milwaukee area, effective December 2017.   He will report to Mr. John Bondy, SBS Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, Hagen was Vice President of […]

TalentRISE partner Jim O’Malley was recently quoted extensively in a Hunt Scanlon Media article on the idea of cultural fit and how it pertains to the recruiting process. Read the full article below. In an imperfect world, hiring for fit is not always relevant or beneficial. Among other shortcomings, it is impossible to assess or screen for, says an […]

Ezayo recently published partner Jim O’Malley’s article, “The Myth and Reality of Cultural Fit”. Read the full article below. Hiring for fit is more of a myth than a reality, argues this HR and executive recruiting expert. In fact, it may even be disadvantageous to your organization. Here’s the latest thinking. Within HR and recruitment, […]

Andersen Alumni recently published partner Jim O’Malley’s article, “Keep This on Your Recruitment Radar in 2018: What’s Trending Today in Compensation”. Read the full article below. As someone who specializes in executive search, I’m often asked to prognosticate about trends that will influence hiring. While there are many factors that will impact your ability to […]

We are excited to announce that Mr. Gaurav Karker has agreed to join our client Kinaxis Inc. as a Principal based in their Chicago office, effective December 18, 2017. He will report to Mr. Scott Johnson, Vice President of Delivery Solutions for Kinaxis. Most recently, Gaurav was with PricewaterhouseCoopers as a senior supply chain consultant and prior […]