Posts Tagged ‘executive recruiting’
Baby 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 MoreUpward Mobility: The GAP between Employers and Candidates
We know that there is a GAP that exists in the marketplace between employers and candidates. The low unemployment rate along with the shrinking candidate pool are causing major stress in filling open positions. All of the factors above mean that a majority of the work force are considered passive candidates. Hiring Managers know it,…
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