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Positioning your organization as a brand for future employees
The first rule of recruitment—don’t forget the power of your company brand and treat it like you would a product or commodity. For small to medium enterprises, hiring great can be a challenge. You often…
The Millennial Manager – A New Generation of Leaders
By Carrie Cavanaugh, Senior Human Resources Consultant While a lot of attention has been devoted to characteristics of the Millennial as an employee and a consumer, much less has been dedicated to the Millennial as…
Top Tips for Hiring Great Accounting & Finance Talent
By Melanie Hudson, Manager, Accounting & Finance Executive Search Accounting and finance jobs are projected to grow 10 percent between now and 2026. Like other sectors, job growth in accounting and finance is tied…
Time to Move ‘em Up Finding High Potential Leaders
By Paul Clark, Senior Consultant As senior executives look for the next generation of leaders within their firms, they want to know who has the raw material to become an inspiring, effective influence on…
The Culture Club – Using Organizational Development to Amplify Culture
Prospective employees are increasingly asking the “what’s your culture?” question, and employers increasingly strive to ensure that new hires will be a cultural fit. While most people have a general understanding of what company culture…
The one that got away. Why recruitment doesn’t stop when the candidate says “yes.”
Who doesn’t love to check off a task when it is completed? There is a weight off our shoulders, freeing up our time and energy to take on the next project with its planning objectives…
The “Giving Generation”: A Perfect Fit for Careers in Government
At FGP, we’re seeing a significant shift in direct hire search requests in our government practice area. In the past, we have placed candidates primarily at the senior leadership level—agency or municipality administrators, divisional directors,…
Tech Opportunities in an Artificial Intelligence world
Data science jobs are hot, specifically in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). FGP takes a look at how AI trends are impacting recruiting strategies.
Nonprofit Succession Planning – Thinking Long-Term
Nonprofit succession planning is designed to ensure leadership continuity in key positions and to retain and develop knowledge, capital, and relationships for the future. Board members, the CEO, and key staff all play a role…