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5 Ways to Attract Top Natural Foods Industry Executive Talent

Posted by Ginni Garner

It looks like we are finally emerging from the cruel grip of the "Great Recession," and that is certainly fantastic news. Better economic conditions are prompting companies to take a fresh look at their leadership team and to end their practice of managing headcount to reduce short-term expenses....

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Topics: executive recruiter, recruiter, talent, natural foods industry, executive

Improve Nutraceutical Industry Executive Search with Custom Matching

Posted by Ginni Garner

The best recruiting firms spend a great deal of time and effort finding the right person for your organization. Top recruiters understand that each individual brings a unique skill-set, background and personality to the job; in other words, people are not just generic puzzle pieces that can be...

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Topics: executive recruiter, nutritional supplements, executive search, natural products industry

Contract Employees a Growing Employment Trend: Is it Right for You?

Posted by Ginni Garner

The economy is improving, but that doesn’t mean that full-time jobs will return to pre-recession levels. Many companies now want flexibility in a still-shaky economy, and so they are hiring contract workers instead of full-time staff to keep costs down and stay competitive. In fact, one of the...
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Topics: contract employees, full-time, part-time, staff, benefits

'Think Global' is Your Best Option When Hiring a Recruiter

Posted by Ginni Garner

Eat local, shop local, think local. The movement to support locally-grown food and businesses is strong and growing nationwide. But is local better when it comes to selecting an executive recruiter to help you fill an important top-level management position? Many say no. While you might be on...
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Topics: recruiter, executive recruitment firm, industry knowledge, needs assessment

The Employee Coaching Challenge

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The Coaching Challenge
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Topics: coaching, employees, executive search

Define the Role Before You Write the Job Description

Posted by Ginni Garner

One of the biggest errors hiring managers make is writing a job description without first clearly defining the job’s roles and key responsibilities. Such job descriptions can actually cast a company in a bad light, making it seem unorganized, unprepared and even underfunded.

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Topics: executive recruiters, recruitment process, job description

Writing a Compelling VP Sales Job Description

Posted by Ginni Garner

What separates a ho-hum job description from one that brings in the talent you’re looking for? When you’re developing a VP sales job description, keep in mind that the successful salesperson, whether she’s out in the field or in the corporate office, is someone who loves a challenge and wants to...

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Topics: executive recruiter, executive recruiters, vice president, sales, job description

Why a Good CEO Job Description Matters

Posted by Ginni Garner

One of the most important positions a company recruits for is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This person is the highest ranking executive in the organization and is responsible for setting the long-term strategic goals for the company and making sure that tactics and personnel are a match with...

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Topics: executive recruiters, CEO, ceo jobs, job description

How to Increase Productivity in Your Management Team

Posted by Ginni Garner

Superior managers breed superior company productivity – and vice versa. Repeated studies bear out this fact. A Stanford University study looked at 4,000 companies around the world and concluded that, “improved management practice is one of the most effective ways for a firm to outperform its...

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Topics: management style, management teams, how to increase productivity

Pros and Cons of Video Interviewing

Posted by Ginni Garner

True, there's no substitute for the in-person interview to thoroughly assess job candidates. Some organizations now also incorporate video interviewing and find it's a useful technology tool for certain situations. Let's  briefly review the broad benefits and drawbacks to the video interview.
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Topics: interview, intreview process, interview tips, job interview

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