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Companies Should Remain Flexible on “Requirements”
The established trend of a candidate-driven market has forced companies to examine and implement alternative tactics to attract desired talent. The demand for highly skilled employees is so great, that thinking outside of the box is no longer a luxury but a necessity in terms of recruiting and hiring strategies. One unconventional practice and one…
Read MoreWhen Does Interim Management Make Perfect Sense?
If you’ve never hired an interim executive manager or do not think you would be interested in that type of position fulfillment then please read on. By definition, interim executive management is the hiring of a temporary, experienced executive brought in to maintain management responsibilities during a defined period of transition, or to solve a…
Read More6 Benefits of Engaged Exclusive Searches
If you are considering partnering with an executive search firm, it is important to understand that not all searches (nor search firms) are created equal. The most common types of searches are: Contingent (exclusive and non-exclusive): Client has the choice of working with one or multiple firms and firm is paid only upon candidate being…
Read More15th Anniversary Thank You
Today The Q Works Group celebrates our 15th anniversary. We would like to take this time to send out a very special thanks to all of our business partners, current and former employees, loyal clients and job candidates who have enabled us to reach this milestone. We understand the importance of building a strong professional…
Read MoreAttract and Retain Millennials with Solid Career Pathing
It’s no surprise that in the current candidate-driven market, employers have to adjust, rethink and implement new strategies to not only attract, but also retain talented employees. There has been a lot of research presented over the past few years on learning to understand what motivates the Millennial generation and how to better merge workplace…
Read MoreGerman vs American Resume Formats: Getting Noticed by the Hiring Manager
As recruiters, we often see resumes from candidates outside of the US looking for jobs in the “land of opportunity.” Aside from immigration hurdles, it is important to start with a good resume in the appropriate format. Major differences come into play surrounding tone and style when comparing an American and German resume. Much of…
Read MoreWhat are Boomerang Employees and Why Should I Care?
Last month in our Employment Market Outlook 2017, we referenced the increase in “boomerang employees” as a predicted trend moving into the New Year. Simply stated, a boomerang employee leaves a company, works elsewhere for a period of time, then returns to the same company and begins working there again. This may seem like an…
Read MoreThe Employment Market 2017
In an effort to make wise business decisions regarding the employment landscape for the upcoming year, it is well worth the time to review the overall market trends and predictions. The number one challenge that employers will likely face when looking to fill positions in 2017, is the ongoing dynamic of the candidate-driven market. The demand…
Read MoreBaby Boomers Retire but Keep Working
“Can’t stop, won’t stop.” That seems to be the mantra for the tens of thousands of Baby Boomers “retiring” each day in America. Nearly 30% of retired Boomers are either currently employed or have been employed during retirement. Over 60% of those, say they are working because they want to, not because they have to.…
Read MoreAn Inside Look at Hiring for All Around “Good Fit”
The Q Works Group has a unique background in that our Managing Director, Joe Woerner, is German born and raised and has spent his career learning the importance of understanding cultural differences in the workplace. He has seen first-hand the pitfalls that can occur when companies hire people based on resume material alone, such as…
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