Posts by Ty Anderson

Andcor blog: Executive recruiting in the time of COVID

October 20, 2020 | Comments Off

As the pandemic wears on, it’s clear that hiring, job seeking and networking have changed, at least for the foreseeable future. It’s true for both companies that need to hire for their C-suite, and for those C-level executives who are seeking a new position. For executives, none of the old rules apply in this new age of COVID. Gone are the days when you could meet a colleague for a discreet drink or lunch and talk about “hypothetical” opportunities, who might be hiring, who might be leaving their jobs. Networking events have gone by the wayside as well. For companies
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Executive compensation packages: What should you focus on to attract top talent?

October 20, 2020 | Comments Off

Compensation and benefits packages for new hires are generally mixed bags of the usual fare, including a base salary range that’s competitive, health benefits, an employer-matching retirement plan, and other must-haves; attention-getters like unlimited PTO, relaxed policies about flex time, onsite yoga or other workouts paid for by management; and the trendy perks-of-the-moment like beer fridges and free lunches. A combination of all of the above is usually the standard when hiring most employees. It’s a delicate dance of seeing what the competition is offering and going one better, all in an effort to lure the best and brightest into
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4 Reasons Why Counter-Offers Never Work

April 22, 2020 | Comments Off

Prepare all candidates for the likelihood of receiving a counter-offer when they tender their resignation from their current employer. Determine if counter-offers have been common at their current employer and ask them to describe to you why or why not they would entertain a counter-offer. The following points should be discussed during this conversation with the candidate: The increased money, title or responsibilities do not offset the true reason why you want to leave. After you stay (ie: 6 months down the road), you are often confronted with the same things that made you want to leave. You are still
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Top executive recruiting trends in 2020

February 25, 2020 | Comments Off

Few things are more important to a company than making the right hires, but when we’re talking about C-suite hires, the stakes are all the higher. If you’re planning to hire an executive for your leadership team this year, get ready to up your game. Changing candidate expectations, and especially this tight job market, are posing new challenges to filling those vital roles. Here are some of the trends we see on the horizon for 2020. Competition is ramping up. In this tight hiring market, recruiting at all levels has turned into a talent war worthy of the “Hunger Games.”
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7 Key Strategies for Recruiting a Senior-Level Candidate

January 23, 2020 | Comments Off

Recruiting senior candidates for upper-level positions in your company can be a delicate dance that is markedly different from recruiting and hiring lower-level employees. Here are a few key strategies designed to keep in mind when you’re looking to replace someone in your C-suite. Cast your net wider than your own network. This is one of many reasons an executive search firm is a vital ally in recruiting and hiring top-level positions. Your network is only so large, and the big fish might be swimming outside of it. A recruiter will have a huge network of candidates, even those who are
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Tips for hiring millennials

January 15, 2020 | Comments Off

Hiring top talent is more difficult than ever these days, due in no small part to the historically low unemployment rate. It has led hiring managers and recruiters alike to hone their strategies, refine their processes and even assess their companies in order to be competitive in the hiring game. Much of their focus has been on millennials — how to attract them, how to hire them and how to keep them. Why millennials? Sheer numbers. The year 2020 is ushering in an important turning point for the U.S. population and, by default, the workplace as well. This year, according
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6 questions to ask before recruiting and hiring a top executive

December 4, 2019 | Comments Off

Hiring a top executive is a daunting proposition. There are few decisions you can make that are more critical to your success than the makeup of your leadership team. Unfortunately, making that kind of crucial hire is easier said than done. Even if you and/or your internal HR department are great at hiring entry and mid-level employees, hiring top execs, especially a president or CEO, is a completely different ballgame. Here are some of the top questions you should consider when recruiting and hiring people to lead your company. What are your needs for this position? Sit down with your executive
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Your corporate culture impacts everything from hiring to retention to the employee experience. Here’s why.

December 4, 2019 | Comments Off

There are few things as important to a business as a good, positive company culture. It impacts everything from hiring the best talent to keeping those star employees happy, to your employer brand and even your bottom line. Research shows companies with a killer culture are stronger and more profitable. Here are some stats about company culture to chew on: According to Deloitte research, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe company culture is important to the overall success of the business, with 82% saying it’s a competitive advantage. Companies appearing on Fortune’s annual 100 Best Companies to Work
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Why you need an executive search firm to fill your C-suite vacancy

December 3, 2019 | Comments Off

You’ve got a vacancy in your C-suite. The circumstances resulting in that vacancy can vary — retirement of an invaluable leader, a new opportunity elsewhere lured one of your best away, even a less-than-amicable parting — but one factor is a constant. You need to fill that vacancy as soon as possible with a stellar, impressive hire. Not to be too dramatic about it, but your company’s future depends on it. Unfortunately, making that kind of crucial hire is easier said than done. Even if you and/or your internal HR department are great at hiring entry and mid-level employees, when
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What is an executive search firm?

November 29, 2018 | Comments Off

An executive search firm is a team of recruiting experts who are able to locate high-level talent for companies that are looking to add to their leadership teams. But, what are you really getting when you hire an executive search firm? A Partner One of the first things a good executive search firm will do when you start working with them is get to know the ins and outs of you and your company. They’ll have many questions, and you should have a few for them as well. The goal of your initial meetings is to establish a relationship between
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