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How Your Company’s Brand Boost Employee Retention09 Jan 202000:19:11

A company’s brand is critical when increasing its ability to attract and retain employee top employees.When a company brands itself in an authentic way where their brand is the same on the inside as it is on the outside, employees are going to be more loyal. In this episode, we heard from Collette Litzinger, Jamf Talent Brand Manager, who built the Jamf brand from the ground up and learn how Jamf has been so successful in retaining employees through their company’s brand. 

Jamf, the standard for Apple in the enterprise, extends the legendary Apple experience people love to businesses, schools and government organizations through its software and the largest online community of Apple IT admins in the world, Jamf Nation. Today, 35,000 customers from more than 150 countries entrust Jamf to help them succeed with Apple.  

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12 Days of Inside Executive Search17 Dec 201900:17:38
Importance of Active Networking04 Sep 201900:13:24

Today we discussed the importance of active networking and what you should be doing to expand your network. Whether you are an executive in transition or happy in your current job, networking is always going to be important because you never know when you will need to activate your network. We also discusses a networking success story where an executive in transition networked with 500+ individuals and the success behind his findings.

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The Ins and Outs of Evaluating a New Job Opportunity28 Aug 201900:19:11

In today’s episode we discuss the in and outs to evaluating a new job opportunity and how to resign if you do decide to accept that new opportunity. Stay tuned as we dive deep into the risk and reward when it comes to leaving your current company as well as evaluating your current compensation and benefit plan against this new opportunity. We will also discuss some tips on how to resign from your current role if you decide to accept that new job opportunity.

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Tips For Building Out Your Professional Network13 Aug 201900:17:35

In today’s episode we decided to take a pause from our scheduled show to answer some questions that we have gotten from a few of our listeners. The feedback we have gotten was around questions regarding networking and building out your network from a candidate perspective. Stay tuned as we discuss the importance of building out your professional network and working with a recruiter even while you are happily employed. Actively working on your professional network is critical in order to stay ahead. 

If you have additional questions around this topic or if you have more candidate driven questions, please reach out to Scott Peterson or Steve Yakesh.  

Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you when it comes time to find your next opportunity or to network with one of our experienced recruiters across twelve different practice areas. 

Talent Trends: 5 Things You Need To Know31 Jul 201900:15:05

Steve Yakesh and Scott Peterson sit down to recap a Forbes article written by Rebecca Skilbeck on the Top 5 Talent Trends for 2019 and how these trends relate back to our previous episodes on attraction, selection and retention of top executive talent. Now that we are into the second half of the year, employers are seeing a shift as they put the employee’s experience at the center of the talent management journey. Stay tuned as we discuss in depth all the talent trends from the article. 

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The Importance of Communication & On-Going Feedback as a Key to Talent Retention23 Jul 201900:10:42

Today’s episode is the last in the series of candidate retention. We discuss the importance of communication and on-going feedback to retain your executive talent. Stay tuned as we continue on this podcast to bring you insights into Executive Search.

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How to Retain Top Executives Through Recognition and Reward16 Jul 201900:14:37

It is important to recognize and reward your top executives for their hard work as a retention tool. In today’s episode we discuss ways go above and beyond to recognize and reward key executives in your company. We also discussed the importance of work life balance as a way to retain not only top executives but employees across your organization. 

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How to Retain Executives Through Peer Groups & Compensation09 Jul 201900:10:44

In today’s episode we continued on the topic of employee retention through the importance of peer groups and compensation as it pertains to retention. Peer groups are critical for your executives to be apart of as they give that executive access to other executives to use as a sounding board. We also revisited compensation as it pertains to retention.

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Employee Retention: Career Alignment, On-boarding & Orientation02 Jul 201900:10:34

Now that you have your new employee, you then want to retain them at your company. In today’s episode we started discussing employee retention. We revisit the importance of company, career, culture, and job alignment, along with the on-boarding and orientation process for your new employee.

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Talent Retention Overview – Best Practices25 Jun 201900:12:15

In today's episode we previewed what will be discussed over the next 5-6 weeks around the topic of talent retention. Stay tuned as we discuss strategies and tactics around retaining top talent for key roles in your organization.

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How to Present an Offer: Dos and Don’ts18 Jun 201900:19:37

Extending a job offer is an exciting time in the talent selection process. In today’s episode we wrapped up talent selection by discussing how to extend an employment offer to a candidate, along with some key strategies and tactics to help you and your team while presenting an offer.

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Hiring Trends During the Holiday Season03 Dec 201900:11:20

During the holiday season it is tempting to put that job search on hold or decide that your company will hire after the holidays are over. In today's episode we discuss 5 reasons why the holiday season is a great time to hire and reasons why you should consider a new job opportunity.     


5 Most Common Interview Biases & How To Avoid Them11 Jun 201900:11:57

In today's episode we will discuss the most common interview biases that occur during the interview process and tips to avoid them. Stay tuned as we walk through what it means and how it effects the way your company selects top talent for your team.

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Tips To Ensure You Hire the Right Candidate04 Jun 201900:14:41

In today’s episode we will discuss who should ask what questions and how to evaluate the responses.  We will also discuss the use of talent assessment tools to assist in the selection process.

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3 Rules For Evaluating Top Talent, The Right Way28 May 201900:10:22

In today's labor market, evaluating your candidates for your top positions is paramount to finding the best “fit’ for your critical hires. In today's episode we will cover three key elements to evaluate your candidates, cultural or company fit, career motivational fit, and job skills/experience fit. 

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How To Best Select Your Interview Team And Evaluation Process20 May 201900:17:41

Is your selection process ready? In today’s episode we discuss the “who” of talent selection. Who should be involved and when should they be involved in the process? Your process needs to be well-planned and managed, today you will learn some tips and tactics to help select the right candidate for your company. 

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Key Aspects To Selecting Top Talent14 May 201900:12:34

Your company did a great job attracting some top talent, now in this very competitive market, are you ready to select the best candidate for your company? In today’s episode we will touch on the five areas companies should focus on to have an effective talent selection process.

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How Your Company Brand Makes An Impact07 May 201900:13:27

Talent attraction in today’s environment is a challenge, your company’s brand matters.  In today’s episode we’ll discuss how your brand plays a critical role in attracting the best talent to your organization.

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How To Select Your Retained Executive Search Firm30 Apr 201900:14:40

Talent attraction in today’s environment may lead you to partner with a Retained Executive Search firm. In this episode we’ll discuss how to select the firm that best fits for your company.

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Key Fundamentals To Driving The Best Talent Attraction23 Apr 201900:11:07

Talent Attraction in today’s candidate-driven environment continues to challenge organizations.  In this episode we’ll discuss the several elements of the talent attraction process, which includes how to manage internal versus external candidates, candidate market research and how to active your networks to attract the best talent.

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5 Key Components That Build An Executive Compensation Package17 Apr 201900:12:32

Talent Attraction in today's candidate-driven environment continues to challenge organizations. In this episode we'll discuss five key components to build an executive compensation package that is appealing to candidates but also motivates your executives to attain your company's short, mid, and long-term goals.

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2 Key Elements To An Effective Talent Attraction Process10 Apr 201900:08:30

Talent attraction has proven to be a big challenge for companies in today's candidate-driven market. In this episode we'll discuss the first two steps in talent attraction, which includes how to construct a dynamic executive position profile and develop a compelling story to take to the marketplace.

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The Importance of Executive Peer Groups19 Nov 201900:24:34

Executive peer groups are critical when attracting and retaining top executives at your company. Not only are peer groups a great way to network with other executives but it gives key executives a sounding board to bounce ideas and issues that they are facing in their companies. Tune in as we hear from Wayne Serie, Minnesota Executive Chair for Vistage International on the importance of joining an executive peer group like Vistage.

Vistage is the world’s  largest and most comprehensive executive coaching organization for small and midsize businesses with $1M - $1B in revenue. Solutions are purpose-built for all leadership levels, including CEOs, key executives, business owners, and emerging leaders. Members meet with their peers in confidential group meetings facilitated by accomplished executive-level coaches to help solve their most complex issues. For more than 60 years, we’ve been helping CEOs, business owners and key executives solve their greatest challenges. Today, more than 23,000 members in 20 countries rely on Vistage.

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Intro: Inside Executive Search02 Apr 201900:07:00

Attracting, selecting, and retaining top talent is a challenge for many businesses. Join long-time executive search professional Scott Peterson,  alongside Steve Yakesh, EVP of Versique, one of the top Executive Search firms, to discuss insights and techniques to assist companies to achieve their best results. If you’re an Executive Leader looking for advice on attracting, selecting and retaining the best talent for your company, you’ll want to hear this weekly advice from these industry experts.

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8 Strategies To Attract and Retain Millennials06 Nov 201900:19:30

In this episode, we will be discussing the million dollar question that business owners and executives are faced with every day at their companies, how do you attract and retain millennials? Since millennials contribute to half of the current workforce, companies need to be prepared and aware of those key attributes that matter the most to millennials.

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How to Prepare Your Company for an Economic Slowdown in 202022 Oct 201900:14:08

As we prepare for an economic slowdown in 2020, we will discuss strategies and tactics to prepare your company today. Analyzing your company’s current position and where you can make smart investments will be critical when preparing for an anticipated slowdown. Whether your company shows no signs of slowing down or your company may be heavily affected, we will present solutions for both scenarios. 

This episode was based off a recent presentation that we attended at the Vistage Summit in September. Alex Chausovsky – Director of Speaking Services – ITR Economics spoke to 350+ business owners and executives about the economic slowdown and how to prepare during 2019. 

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3 Areas To Improve Your Candidate Selection Process16 Oct 201900:10:58

The candidate selection process is critical to the success of your organization. In today’s episode we discuss the key areas that your company can improve upon during the selection of candidates for key roles.

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How to Manage Executive Transition Through Interim Leadership08 Oct 201900:12:59

In today episode, we are joined by Chris Dardis, Vice President of Human Resources Search and Consulting at Versique, to discuss interim leadership during an executive transition. Chris and his team hear continuously from client’s that an executive unexpectedly left their company and now they are in a position where they need to fill the role. Stay tuned as we walk through strategies to bridge that gap when your company is in an executive transition. 

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Economic Growth and Its Impact on Talent Acquisition04 Oct 201900:16:12

Steve Yakesh and Scott Peterson recently had the opportunity to attend and present at a Vistage Executive Summit in Minneapolis, MN with 300+ CEOs and business owners in attendance. Stay tuned as they unfold the feedback and discussion around their presentation on strategies to attract, select and retain top talent as well as a recap from keynote speakers presentations on talent acquisition and economic growth.

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Successful Networking – How To Grow And Leverage Your Executive Network17 Sep 201900:19:22

Today we welcomed our first guest to the show, George Murray. As an expert networker and presenter, George discusses the power of networking, sharing strategies and tactics on how to be successful in any situation. As an executive, networking isn’t just for when you are searching for your next opportunity, it’s a way to establish your reputation, exchange knowledge, and is a way to keep your recruiting pipeline full.

George Murray is currently the VP, Operations & Corporate Officer for Rudolph Technologies a $600M-publicly traded semiconductor equipment manufacturer. He found himself in two transitions in less than three years. During this time, he developed a proven “Day in the Life” process for successful networking that he discusses further in this episode. Through his experience, George now also consults for businesses that are looking for strategic growth, profitability improvement, and/or culture improvements.

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