Look, we get it... in a world full of spam calls, texts, and emails, it’s easy to dismiss yet another message in your inbox (especially if you’re not actively on the job hunt). But you may be surprised: you could be missing an opportunity to expand your network, gain valuable career advice, and the chance to learn about a unicorn role you didn’t even realize you were looking for. So, we urge you, reconsider taking that call!

With the introduction of AI and workplaces changing in this new digital age, we’ve seen fear-mongering headlines threatening the end of the Executive Assistant. We’re here to put a stop to this nonsense – and argue the opposite: Executive Assistants and their human abilities are more important than ever to keep businesses running.

In honor of Pride month, we gathered insights from our work as recruiters and talent advisors to help our peers, clients, and business leaders prioritize hiring processes, employee benefits, and inclusive cultures that support the LGBTQ+ community.

Have you ever gone through the full interview process and finally found your top candidate who’s a perfect fit for the position, only to have them decline your offer? Here’s what you could be doing differently to keep talent engaged in the hiring process.

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.

We tasked Jordan Brusco, a Talent Consultant on our Talent Solutions team, to give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work in Recruitment Process Outsourcing.

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).