Recruiters are the gatekeepers to a company's success, entrusted with the task of selecting candidates who not only possess the necessary skills, but also fit seamlessly into the organization’s culture. This means spotting red flags during interviews can be critical.

Understanding how frustrating it can be to pour your energy into countless job applications only to hear crickets in response, it's disheartening, to say the least. But before you throw in the towel, let's take a closer look at what might be happening behind the scenes.

In today's ever-changing workplace, diversity and inclusion are essential for achieving success. We must recognize and embrace the unique perspectives and experiences that candidates bring, as they are key to driving innovation and growth. Addressing biases in the recruitment process is crucial to achieving true diversity.

Building a startup can be equal parts exhilarating, demanding, and expensive. But sometimes, to cross the finish line first, you need a seasoned engineer in the co-pilot's seat – someone who’s navigated hairpin turns and knows how to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your machine. That’s where fractional executives come in.

The ultimate test of your job title's effectiveness is the response it generates. If you're inundated with well-suited candidates, you're on the right track! However, if the results are not quite what you’re looking for, consider these factors when crafting the title.

Love it or hate it, the “good ole days” of a pre-COVID world and ways of doing business are forever in the past. The pandemic forced us to try something new - and to everyone’s surprise, it worked! So take time to grieve that loss, accept the change, and learn how to pivot.

The line between perks and company culture is blurring. At a time when many are asking, “what can this company do for me,” (which is a valid question to ask) we’re seeing a drop in employee accountability. While the pandemic impacted the way we value work/life balance, often for the better, we can’t lose sight of the responsibilities that come with employment in these company cultures.

The world of Executive Search is far different from your average retained search – something that can be intimidating to both candidate, employer, and recruiter. We break down 3 ways the Executive Search process differs from your average contract – and how this lengthy process can be rewarding for all 3 parties.

You know the saying - people will forget what you said, but they'll never forget how you made them feel? All it takes is a bit of intention and compassion to make candidates feel seen, heard, and valued. And who knows, maybe you’ll get some extra business out of it in the process.

Pay inequity, a lack of women in boardrooms and on executive teams, paltry VC dollars going to female founders… it’s a theme that’s hard to ignore. And one that we see all too often in our line of work. In honor of International Women’s Day, our co-founder Mikal Harden explores simple, yet powerful ways to invest in female leadership. (Spoiler: it’s nothing groundbreaking nor anything we haven’t heard before; yet, it seems we could all use a reminder.)

Why wouldn't an organization focused on making people's lives better in some way, shape, or form care so deeply about the type of person they bring on to their leadership team? We take a deeper look at the process of Executive Search for nonprofit leaders.

Did you know that the majority of the best sales professionals are already employed? If you’re relying on applicants alone, you’re going to be spending a lot of time going through resumes and talking to folks that don’t align with your needs. Talk about wasted time and energy.

Tight labor market, out-of-control stock market … a fractional exec may be just what you need to provide your company the executive-level leadership to succeed, in a part-time capacity.

Samantha Yanczak writes this article as a follow up to “Wow… Recruit-adelphia” to elaborate on the value of diversity of thought and the possibilities that could arise if we took the time to look at our current teams and people and see where there is a hidden passion, or a spark for something that maybe they have never done before - and we teach them how to get there!

In the first of our “From the Desk of…” series, Samantha Yanczak writes about her eye-opening experience at Recruit-adelphia and what she thinks is the missing piece for talent acquisition professionals. “…what I saw last week was the TA community coming together to better ourselves, to bring tangible practices back to our respective organizations, and most importantly, I saw nothing but love and camaraderie amongst those in attendance.”

One of the biggest, and often forgotten, factors of a company’s success is its culture. Sarah Herrmann shares some key reasons you might want to re-take a look at yours.

Hiring high-impact Senior Leadership & Executives still remains critical across organizations and in the midst of the current candidate landscape, it is making this harder - read: more interesting - than ever before. Samantha Yanczak gives an overview of the strategies, best practices, and trends for Executive Search in 2022.