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𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 In today's fast-paced business environment, achieving hypergrowth is a goal for many start-ups. McKinsey's research highlights steps start-ups can take to retain high-end talent and maintain a competitive culture as they scale. Founder CEOs emphasize the importance of people in a start-up's success, but many are unsure how to adapt as the company grows. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: 1. 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤: Talent, leadership, shared purpose, and a performance-oriented culture are crucial for organizational success. 2. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: As start-ups grow, talent needs change, making it harder for founders to stay involved in hiring. 3. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Founder CEOs should systematically review their scaling plans against required skills and capabilities. 4. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Tailoring the value proposition for each role can help attract and retain top talent. 5. 𝐇𝐑 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: Scaling may require rethinking the HR model to attract and onboard talent effectively, especially when expanding geographically. 6. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Developing senior leaders is essential for achieving growth goals. Successful founder CEOs delegate tasks and focus on strategic decision-making. 7. 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Leadership development and skill-building programs are critical for maintaining a strong corporate culture and retaining talent. Scaling a start-up requires a strategic approach to talent and leadership development. By focusing on these areas, start-ups can ensure sustainable growth and maintain their competitive edge. If you need top talent for your organization, contact us at CRG Search. We're here to help you find the leaders who will drive your success. #CRGSearch #ExecutiveTalent

We are pleased to share that Catherin Ochoa has joined Aignep USA as a Controller. Aignep USA, a member of the Bugatti Group, has been a leader in the production of fluid and compressed air components since 1976. For over 40 years, Aignep has specialized in the production of fittings, solenoid valves, and cylinders. Thanks to their experience and constant drive for innovation, they've positioned themselves as a sector leader in various areas of industrial automation, offering customized solutions designed to meet specific market needs, all in compliance with the highest quality, design, and safety standards. Congratulations to Catherin and the Aignep team! We want to recognize our CRG Search team, specifically Sarah Lauderback, for their outstanding work in making this placement possible. #CRGSearch #ExecutiveSearch #TalentAcquisition

At CRG Search, our dedication to building strong partnerships and consistently delivering top-tier results drives our success. Building lasting relationships is at the heart of everything we do. See what Dustin Franklin shares in his experience working with our team: #CRGSearch #ExecutiveSearch

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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟖 𝐂𝐄𝐎𝐬 In a recent article by Dale Buss, eight CEOs share their hard-won advice on executing strategic pivots in the face of massive disruptions or opportunities. Here’s a breakdown of their insights: 1. 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Kristy Ellmer from Boston Consulting Group emphasizes the importance of adopting a transformation mindset from a position of strength rather than reacting to changes. 2. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: Robert Courser, a strategy adviser, advises CEOs to proactively integrate disruptive elements into their plans. 3. 𝐆𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐈𝐧: Roger Lvin, CEO of Hitachi Digital Systems Services, stresses the need to fully commit to a pivot for successful execution. 4. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: David Garfield from AlixPartners highlights the importance of enhancing or protecting your competitive edge during a strategic shift. 5. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: CEOs should consider the impact of a pivot on all stakeholders and communicate effectively, as advised by various leaders. 6. 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Align talent with the pivot and overcommunicate to ensure smooth execution, as suggested by Robert Courser and David Garfield For full details and case studies, check out the article here.

We are excited to share that Taylor Frye has joined Kohler Co. as a Sales Executive. For the past 150 years, Kohler has built their business on a singular mission—helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. Thanks to their associates' passion, craftsmanship, and ingenuity worldwide, their business has expanded globally with a diverse portfolio of brands. Today, they're one of America's oldest and largest privately held companies. They manufacture smart kitchen & bath products and host world-class hospitality experiences. Congratulations to Taylor and the Kohler team! Special recognition to our CRG Search team, specifically Tim Borop for their outstanding work in making this placement possible. #CRGSearch #ExecutiveSearch #TalentAcquisition

At CRG Search, we specialize in connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations, but our collaborative team approach truly sets us apart. Every team member is dedicated to ensuring our clients’ success, working together to provide seamless support at every step. Our clients’ testimonials highlight the impact of our teamwork and commitment. Here’s what Carolyn Brand, CHRO at Sennebogen, had to say about her experience with us: #CRGSearch #ExecutiveSearch

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 In their article, Future-Proofing Your Organization, from the Harvard Business Review, Michael Mankins, Eric Garton, and Dan Schwartz explore how companies can rebuild and strengthen their workforce in a post-pandemic world. They argue that future success will hinge on a company’s ability to integrate technology and rethink talent strategies. Below are key takeaways: 1. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬: Less than 5% of roles drive 95% success. Focus on identifying and cultivating skills critical for the future. 2. 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Traditional assessments fall short as jobs evolve. Use behavioral science and analytics to redefine excellence in new, tech-enabled roles. 3. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Reskilling current employees is more cost-effective and morale-boosting than external hiring. 4. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐩 𝐇𝐑 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Use AI and big data to streamline HR tasks, from recruiting to development, ensuring efficiency and cost savings. 5. 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Employees who work with AI-enabled tools become more productive and satisfied. Ensuring a collaborative approach to tech implementation is key. 6. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰'𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭: Future employees want flexibility, inclusion, and purpose. Companies must adapt to attract and retain top talent. As digital transformation reshapes industries, companies must shift their workforce planning approach. By embracing technology and a strategic approach to talent management, organizations can future-proof themselves and stay ahead of competitors. #CRGSearch #ExecutiveSearch

We are pleased to share that Thomas Magnuson has joined Rehlko as a Supply Chain Manager. As a global leader in distributed energy solutions, Rehlko is committed to bringing innovation to energy systems that sustain people and communities worldwide.   Congratulations to Thomas and the Rehlko team! Special recognition to our CRG Search team for their outstanding work in making this placement possible. #CRGSearch #ExecutiveSearch

We greatly value the feedback we receive from our clients as it reflects our team's hard work and dedication at CRG. We recently received a fantastic testimonial highlighting our team's ability to understand client needs and deliver top-notch candidates who align perfectly with their company culture and future goals. Our commitment to exceeding expectations sets us apart in today's challenging recruiting landscape. Check out what Mandi Higley, Sr. HR Executive, had to say about their experience with us! #CRGSearch #ExecutiveSearch #ClientSatisfaction