Why Your New Hire Is Not Working Out
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by Don Jacobson
2M ago
Your business’s growth and success depend on the skills and fresh perspectives of new hires, especially within executive positions, but not every new hire works out as expected. Onboarding an ill-fitting candidate can happen for various reasons, many of which are rooted in the recruitment process. The cost of a bad hire can be detrimental to your business, so it is essential to address these common issues to save money and ensure you find the right candidate. 1. Incongruent Expectations Bad hires can happen due to misaligned expectations between talent and organizations. Various components of ..read more
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How to Hire Passive Candidates With Recruiters
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by fxstageadmin
6M ago
Often, the best talent comes from professionals who are successful in their current role and not actively seeking a new job. Identifying and engaging with these individuals requires a different approach than traditional methods. Learn how hiring recruiters to handle passive candidate sourcing can optimize the process. What Is a Passive Candidate? A passive candidate refers to someone who’s currently employed with in-demand skills. Although these professionals aren’t looking for new roles, they’re open to opportunities that come their way. Because of this, recruiters must i ..read more
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Benefits of Utilizing a Highly Specialized Boutique Recruiter
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by Don Jacobson
8M ago
Unlike traditional recruitment firms, highly specialized boutique recruiters focus exclusively on specific industries, disciplines, or job levels, including executives, vice presidents, directors, managers, supervisors and analysts. Their unwavering commitment to niche expertise allows them to delve deep into the intricacies of their clients’ industries or specific job disciplines, to gain an intimate understanding of their unique requirements and curate targeted candidate searches that align precisely with their organizational needs. In this article, we will look at the benefits of partner ..read more
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How to Create a Positive Hiring Experience
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by Don Jacobson
8M ago
A positive hiring experience attracts and retains top talent in any industry. However, recruiting in the supply chain, logistics, distribution and procurement discipline presents distinct challenges and requires a tailored approach.  This field demands a specialized skill set and knowledge. Highlight the significance of these attributes during the hiring process to attract candidates who value precision and have a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.  The supply chain sector has seen rapid advancements in technology and automation. Candidates must be pr ..read more
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Talent Shortage in the Supply Chain Discipline
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by Don Jacobson
8M ago
In recent years, many industries have experienced worker shortages, and the supply chain discipline is no different. Fortunately, by evaluating the existing worker landscape and your company, you can pinpoint how to best attract new talent to your organization. Understanding the talent shortage will allow you to connect with your potential talent and appeal to them, increasing your talent pool and boosting your company’s productivity. What Is Causing the Shortage of Supply Chain Talent? The COVID-19 pandemic has been a significant cause of supply talent shortages. Over the past three ye ..read more
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How to Onboard Senior Executives
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by Don Jacobson
8M ago
Executives often have less detailed onboarding programs than many employees. Companies tend to assume that executives immediately know what they’re doing, thanks to their prior leadership roles. However, each new company will have unique culture, expectations and goals that executives need to be educated in. Without clear expectations and supportive onboarding, it’s easy for executives to feel isolated and unsupported in their new roles. Executive onboarding should lay out the company’s expectations, culture, workforce and goals. Clear expectations provide the new executive with a solid found ..read more
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Diversity in the Supply Chain Workforce
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by Don Jacobson
8M ago
When companies integrate diverse partners and candidates into their supply chains, they create a culture and workforce that appeal to more clients and customers. At the same time, supply chain diversity offers numerous benefits often overlooked by traditional supply chain companies. From increased profits to a better understanding of customers, diversity in the workforce can help your company realize business opportunities across different sectors. What Is Supply Chain Diversity? Supply chain diversity focuses on diversity and inclusion in the supply chain industry. Many companies create ..read more
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How to Handle Counteroffers
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by Don Jacobson
8M ago
After an extensive search, you’ve found a candidate who is a good fit for the role. You’ve extended the offer letter to them and have been waiting for their response. When they get back to you, they let you know they’ve received a counteroffer from their current employer. They may also present their own counteroffer to you based on their needs and wants. When a candidate provides you with a counteroffer, you can reject the offer and let the candidate walk away, or you can adjust your initial offer based on it. Here’s how to counter a job offer and respond to candidates. Types of Countero ..read more
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Essential Leadership Qualities of a VP of Distribution
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by Don Jacobson
8M ago
The vice president (VP) of distribution role is an important position for organizations in the logistics space. When recruiting a VP of distribution, you must find candidates who possess the skills needed to streamline the warehousing and distribution process. The VP of distribution makes core business decisions, such as how products get shipped and delivered and where and when said products go. These individuals are also responsible for overseeing other distribution and logistics team members. What does a VP of distribution do? Understanding the position allows you to look for the appro ..read more
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Retaining Supply Chain Talent
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by Don Jacobson
8M ago
Supply chain talent isn’t something that’s easy to come by. Recruiting, interviewing, selecting and securing the right candidate with the right skill set is an involved process that only those within the supply chain, logistics, and distribution disciplines can understand, and working with the right recruitment agency can be the best way to fill your positions. The best candidates in the profession need to have the knowledge, skills, personality traits and expertise to understand their position. When you find fantastic individuals to fill your most important positions, you won’t wan ..read more
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