Many people always ask me the question, “What is the difference between Retained and Contingency search?” Also, everyone wants to call me a "headhunter" but they really don't know what that means either. I will attempt to dispel some of the myths and clandestine attempts to keep the search industry steeped in secrecy. I believe that companies should be upfront about what they do and let the customer decide if the value of t...

Many companies today look to outside recruiting firms to fulfill their talent requirements. As Michael Dell of Dell computers says, "The ability to find and hire the right people can make or break your business. It's as simple as that." Having been involved with hundreds of downsizings and re-engineering of companies in the last decade, I have been exposed to both sides of the talent wars; the overabundance of people in th...

Employers are well aware of the astronomical cost of retaining top talent. Losing a top performer will not only increase recruiting costs, associated fees and up to five times the amount of salary, there are other insidious factors that could cause a company to tailspin. Some of these factors are: Lost productivity; both by the employee and his/her surrounding team.Loss of morale by the remaining employees. This loss of mor...

Many people in the last decade have experienced for themselves either a layoff or termination. Some of these people affected have experienced outplacement-consulting services. This is just a fancy word for “help” in finding a new job. Many have also heard the adage that it is better to get a new job while you are still employed. I will address why finding a job is an ongoing process of managing your career for yourself; and...

Define Success for YourselfClarify and write down what success means for you. What would it look like, feel like, what would you hear if you were successful? Use these answers as your barometer....not somebody else's.Get a Handle on Your Finances TodayPay your bills on time, do a budget, know how much is coming in and going out. Save at least 10%. Live within your means.Get Rid of the Energy DrainsResolve any issues that yo...

Many people in the last decade have experienced either a layoff or termination in their lives or the lives of somebody they know. While many of these people affected have experienced outplacement-consulting services, some have not and they may be in for a rude awakening…corporations no longer “take care of you.” Managing your career in these times require you to have a game plan and an understanding of yourself and human be...