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When 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 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…
Read MoreRedefining Headhunter: The New Executive Recruiter
Long ago, a bad word became associated with the recruiting industry; headhunter. Headhunters were thought to be ruthless, stop at nothing bandits that swooped into unsuspecting companies and stole their best and brightest employees. The negative image developed when headhunting became so cutthroat that some recruiters would use any means necessary to lure desirable candidates…
Read MorePassing the Reins to Generation X
Sandwiched between two behemoth generations, lies the lesser discussed, Generation X. Born between 1965 and 1978, Xers have a tendency to be overlooked in research studies since statistics generally lean towards encompassing mass. This is unfortunate since many of these, independent thinking (possibly once rebellious), latch-key kids have turned into great leaders. As a matter…
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