Stop Hiring for the Person Who Left
A client called us recently because their Director of HR was leaving. She had been with the company for several years, and the initial request was straightforward: they wanted us to find another Director of HR. At least, that was the plan when we started the [...]
Are You Hiring One Person… Or Two?
We're seeing an interesting shift in the roles our clients are asking us to fill. Companies are running leaner, technology and AI are changing how work gets done, and teams are being asked to accomplish more without necessarily adding more people. Increasingly, that means roles that [...]
Interviewing Is Becoming a Lost Skill
Not long ago, a client came to us looking for an Operations Director. They had already identified a candidate they were excited about before we even became involved. On paper, he looked like exactly what they wanted, and the first interview went well. The hiring team [...]
Why the best candidate on paper isn’t always the best hire
Some of the most expensive hiring mistakes start with a great resume. The candidate has the right experience. The references are strong. The interview goes well. Everyone feels confident. Then they start. A few months later, things feel off. Communication is strained. Collaboration feels forced. The [...]
The Frozen Middle Problem
If the hiring market feels strange right now, it’s because it is. On the surface, things look healthier than they did a year ago. Companies are hiring again, searches are moving, candidates are taking calls and overall activity has picked up across industries. But underneath the [...]
