For the last 3 years, candidates have had the upper hand in the job market. An influx of job openings meant hiring managers had to compete to hire the most qualified candidates. But now, the tables are turning. Tori Mitchell, Head of Search, delves into the intricacies of an employer-driven market and what that means for both candidates & hiring managers.

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.)

While most organizations have DE&I top of mind, desiring a diverse workforce and following through with actually attracting and retaining diverse talent are two separate things. Learn how the support of a Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) service provider can make a big impact on your diversity hiring strategy.

For employers whose workload ebbs and flows or employees who are seeking new skills or experiences, contract work can have big benefits. Let’s dive deeper into the seemingly enigma that is contract work to see if it’s the right fit for you.

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.

Whether you need 5 hires or 500, a scalable external recruitment resource can save you time, money, and lots of headaches (especially those of you in a notoriously difficult hiring market).

Good thing Savannah Gregory has pulled together a list of FAQs to put to bed any worries you may have about welcoming this potential partner in your job search.

Sourcing is not a one-size-fits-all process and the nuance entailed is crucial to being successful in your search. Jeff Seidl elaborates on the first few steps he takes when sourcing for a new role and how building a candidate pipeline is key to the recruiting process.

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!

Did you know openly LGBTQ+ individuals make up 5.9% of the U.S. workforce? Keyword: openly. That number is likely much higher as many surveyed may not be comfortable with openly identifying as LGBTQ+ in their workplace. Our team of talent acquisition professionals elaborates on ways employers can build an inclusive workplace (and in turn, a more successful business).

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.”

A recruiter, hiring manager, and DEI strategist walk into a club… Okay, maybe it was the Fitler Club, nearly 100 business professionals joined them, and this probably isn’t the punch line you were hoping for. But it got your attention, right? Good, because we’ve got a lot to share.

As the Ultimate Connectors, we value our ability to bring many different perspectives to the table in order to enhance teams. And in everything we do, we encourage the businesses we work with to do the same. We gathered tips from our DEI-certified recruiters to support your DEI recruiting practices better.

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.

A truly holistic diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy includes taking the work outside your organization to impact local communities. Kaela Blanks, M.S., SHRM-SCP, offers 3 ways to support Black-owned businesses in honor of Black History Month.

As we kick off Black History Month, guest blogger Bridgit Burton Brown, SPHR offers tips to help you enhance awareness of the Black history and culture in your company.

Recruiting passive candidates is not an easy feat. We spend the better part of our days trying to engage passive candidates and the struggle is real. But now, more than ever, is a great time for passive candidates to understand opportunities that are out there.