Protect Your Intellectual Property and Secure Better Recruiting Contracts
QUESTION: One of our accounts called us and is looking to hire an executive-level position. We had placed a person with the company for this role a year ago, but the person's wife wants him to take an early retirement and move to Florida. He is doing that, which is...
Onboarding Made Easy: Tools and Tactics That Work
QUESTION: Can you review tools for onboarding new employees, like training videos? Where do I find 30, 60, 90-day game plans for new employees? Most of my employees are remote, and I like to track their daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Should this be done using a...
How to Get More Clients Committed Without Upfront Fees
QUESTION: Mike, I have tried over the years to get a deposit of money up front, and it has not worked for me. Are there any alternatives to increase the client's commitment? https://youtu.be/an_V9VsIRJY Why Your Retainer "Pitch" Might Be Failing One, if it is not...
Backdoor Hires Could Be Your Firm’s Silent Crisis—Act Now!
QUESTION: Mike, I just found a backdoor hire. We presented the person seven months ago. The company put the opening on hold and hired them last month. I found out the candidate got a hold of us just to let us know as a courtesy they were getting a job. I got a hold of...
How to Secure Hiring Manager Buy-In and Avoid HR Delays
QUESTION: Running with MPCs to hiring managers is working for me and getting interest to see my candidate. Then they defer me to HR, and it goes nowhere. Do you have any recommendations? Why HR Can Be a Barrier in Recruiting This happens across multiple industries....
Stop Losing Your Candidates: Tactics to Minimize Falloffs Now
QUESTION: Can you give me some ideas on preventing falloffs and counteroffers? It seems like they are much more prevalent in the past year. The Need for a Process in Candidate Management We have heard that from clients. We have heard that from the industry. I do not...