Find Great People (FGP) has been named the 7th Best Place to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News, with the ranking announced at the annual awards ceremony in Columbia. Among the 95 companies recognized statewide, FGP finished in the Top 10 medium-sized employers, earning this distinction for the 16th time. With more than…
The offer letter feels like the finish line. You found the right person, they said yes, and the search is over. But ask anyone who has watched a promising hire walk out the door six months later: the finish line is actually the starting point. What happens between the signed offer and the end of…
As compensation practices face increasing scrutiny from regulators, leaders, and employees alike, organizations must move beyond simply having a compensation philosophy and focus on building pay programs that are fair, transparent, and defensible. During Part 3 of our Strategic Compensation webinar series, Carrie Cavanaugh, a Senior HR Consultant at FGP, explored practical approaches to managing…
As we pass the midpoint of the year, the talent market continues to evolve. Economic uncertainty, advancements in artificial intelligence, shifting employee expectations, and ongoing skills shortages are creating both opportunities and challenges for organizations. While hiring activity has stabilized in many sectors, employers are increasingly focused on finding the right talent, retaining high performers,…
One question sits underneath many leadership conversations: Who is ready to lead next? For many companies, succession planning exists as a slide deck, a spreadsheet, or a list of names reviewed once a year. It may look organized and feel responsible. But if nothing is happening beyond the document, it is not succession planning. It…
For the last 40 years, FGP’s Executive Search division has grown exponentially, focusing on finding talent for clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With an increased focus on international talent & connectivity, FGP is a proud partner of the International Executive Search Federation (IESF), one of the world’s most recognized international executive search groups. The IESF…
Summer can make burnout harder to see. The pace feels slower. Calendars look lighter. People are taking vacations. Teams are working around travel, childcare, and half-full meeting rooms. On the surface, it can feel like everyone has room to breathe. But for many employees, summer is not a reset. It is the moment when exhaustion…
Evaluating a candidate well takes more than a resume review and a quick interview. At FGP, we follow a process built on finding the right fit for both the candidate and the client. Our process begins with a thorough understanding of our client’s business, not just the open role. Before seeking a candidate, we take…
If you’ve felt like the hiring process has shifted lately, you’re not imagining it. Our recruiters at Find Great People are seeing it across every practice area — finance, IT, HR, marketing, executive search. Job postings are pulling in more applications than usual, and on paper, the candidates look stronger than ever. Cleaner resumes. Sharper…
In today’s hiring market, compensation is no longer just about salary. To attract and keep high-performing employees, organizations must use incentives strategically and aligning them with business goals, culture, and evolving employee expectations. Why Incentives Matter:Employees are more selective, engagement levels are declining, and turnover is costly. At the same time, a majority of the…
