Confidential Hires
I met with a client yesterday who was considering replacing an under-performer on his team, and he asked me how we are able to find candidates when we’re working on a confidential search. Here’s a … Continued
Resources for Employers
Trending: Job Switching
The hot job market in supply chain has created a new set of challenges for employers. One trend we’re seeing is that many companies are caught in a cycle of hiring and training new employees, … Continued
Broken Telephone
Last Thursday I almost lost a VP candidate because of a case of broken telephone. He was supposed to have his final interview on Friday. Earlier in the week he told me he had travel … Continued
SCL Search Candidates Become Clients
I recently did a quick analysis of our recent placements, and realized that about 1/3 of the hiring managers we work with are former candidates! These are individuals we interviewed over the last several years … Continued
Using Case Studies to Hire
I highly recommend using a case study as part of your interview process for your next hire. I only have a few clients that have used case studies, but I’ve found them really effective in … Continued
Behavioural Interview Guide
Behavioural Interview Guide for Supply Chain & Logistics Sector Behavioural-based interviewing, sometimes referred to as competency-based interviewing, works from the assumption that past behaviour is the best predictor of future performance. To be effective, behavioural … Continued
Hiring Too Quickly
One of my clients takes a one-and-done approach to hiring. They meet one of my recommended candidates for about 30 minutes, and later that day we get an offer for the candidate. Great, right? If … Continued
Recruiting: Exclusive vs. Multiple Contingency
I occasionally get a call from a client who wants us to conduct a search, but insists on bringing in multiple recruiters rather than partnering with one firm exclusively. I typically turn down those opportunities, … Continued
Book: MINDSET
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Carol S. Dweck It seems everyone is talking about the importance of having a growth mindset these days, so after hearing about this book on various podcasts I decided … Continued
The Art of Interviewing
Interviewing effectively involves more than simply asking questions and writing down the answers. But sometimes find that this is precisely what many logistics hiring managers and human resources professionals do. Be Fully Present It’s important … Continued