A good executive search firm does what you can’t. As we enter into a new year, many companies have set in motion plans for growth and development, especially for leadership and upper-management positions. It’s no secret that hiring for leadership roles is notoriously challenging. Why, you ask? From the particular Read more…
Where the benefits of working from home stop, burnout begins. But with a few tweaks, it’s easy to turn pressure into productivity. Around the world, businesses and their employees have entered a new routine. While some rejoice and celebrate the opportunity to work from home, others are weary of both Read more…
Forget vision boards and meditating. It’s time to change your negative mindset and spring into action. If there’s one thing I can’t tolerate on my team, it’s negative people. Negativity is an instant culture killer. Those who constantly focus on the worst-case scenario are toxic to be around. But I’m not exempt from Read more…
Planning for the future is an important step for any organization. The hard truth is, even the most successful businesses will fail without a proactive succession plan in place. Whether you’re a coordinator or CEO, part of a small company or larger corporation, you can be prepared for sudden departures Read more…
Recruitment is a lot like dating. Here’s how to use Netflix’s ‘Indian Matchmaking’ as a guide. Finding your next unicorn employee is a lot like dating. From that initial sliver of curiosity to the nerve-racking first date (read: first interview), the similarities go well beyond that first encounter. While recently watching Netflix’s Indian Read more…
It’s not them, it’s you. Here’s the real reason someone doesn’t want to take on a bigger role. It is easy to mistakenly think that any person you offer a promotion will immediately accept the position (after a brief and expected salary negotiation, of course). Everyone wants to move up the Read more…
Why people who lead with a positive outlook are primed to thrive in a virtual environment. Whether I am hiring a brand new manager or promoting an internal candidate into a leadership role, there is one quality I am constantly searching for in my leadership team: optimism. Positive leaders have an Read more…
Finding your next manager doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Let their potential do the talking. Finding the right talent to take your business to the next level is tricky. While sometimes it can seem like no matter what questions you ask a candidate, you are always taking a Read more…
Creative Niche, a specialised recruitment firm headquartered in Toronto, has been recognized as one of the 2020 Best Executive Recruiting Firms in America by Forbes. The annual rankings, which are determined by Forbes in partnership with market research company Statistica, identifies the top 200 executive search firms specializing in filling Read more…
Hiring for an executive-level role can be one of the more challenging positions to fill for any organization. It’s a big decision that requires plenty of consideration. Not only does executive hiring force your company to decide the type of top-level leaders to best represent the organization, make decisions, and Read more…