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Your team is the greatest asset. Make it exceptional! 🌟 "In the end, it's all about the people. Get the right people, and everything else will follow." For hiring managers and companies, we know that building a high-performing team is crucial to driving business success. But, it's not just about filling positions - it's about finding the right people who share your vision, values, and passion. 💼 At LeadOn Staffing, we believe that your team is your greatest asset. That's why we're dedicated to helping you find exceptional talent that will take your business to the next level. Our expert recruiters work closely with you to understand your unique needs and find the best fit for your team. 💡 So, don't settle for anything less than exceptional. Invest in your team and watch your business thrive. Let us help you find the right people who will drive your success. 🚀 ☑️ For #Staffing inquiries: ✉️hraza@leadonstaffing.com | 📞 +1 (647) 671-0098 ✅ For #Jobs inquiries: ✉️recruiter@leadonstaffing.com | 📞 +1 (437) 266-2066 🌐 Visit us: www.leadonstaffing.com #LeadOnStaffing #HiringManagers #RightFit #TalentAcquisition #TeamBuilding #Leadership #HireBetter #HiringTips #RecruitmentTips #RecruitmentAgency #StaffingSolutions #TemporaryStaffing #PermanentStaffing #NorthYork #Ontario #Canada

FINDING THE RIGHT HUMAN MATTERS MOST 4D Executive Search announces expanding executive search beyond Human Resources to finding exceptional Sales & Marketing executives for every part of your team. Now you can tap into our diverse professional network of Contract and Direct Hire HR and Sales Leadership to fuel your company's growth.  Additionally, we are pleased to announce that we are now partnering with Sales Leadership Success, led by Steve Levitt, who will help find and attract top Sales and Marketing talent. Steve joins us with decades of expertise also focusing on sales management coaching and process development. Indeed, a multi-dimensional approach, our 4D team continues to ensure that each hire resonates perfectly with your culture, values, and vision, resulting in reduced turnover, time to fill, and increased retention of top talent.  If you need to up-level HR or Sales Talent by hiring a new leader or an interim consultant while searching for the right full-time hire or to complete a critical project, reach out to me directly, or if you need Sales Leadership coaching or process development, please reach out to Steve: https://lnkd.in/gEYf2Ndd     4D Executive Search is a women-owned & operated boutique search firm committed to ethical business practices. We are here to help propel your goals to the next dimension of success. #announcement #expansion #hrexecutives #salesexecutives #marketingexecutive #humanresources #salesandmarketing #contractjobs #interimprofessional #consultingjobs #permanentjobs #interimhr #hrleadership #salesleadership #marketingleadership #salescoach #salesprocess #hrindustry #bestpractices #peoplefirst #executivesearch #executivesearchfirm

🚀 CEOs… If you're hiring for a senior role and lack experience, there's a danger of not knowing what you don’t know which often leads to an expensive hiring mistake. 💸 💡 My tip: If you have a NED, Board Adviser, or other functional experts within your organisation, group, or network—enlist their help! I remember working with one CEO to hire an Executive Director. He made all kinds of assumptions on the ideal background, based solely on his own logic. 🤔 Thankfully, the NED he enlisted and I challenged his thinking, working together to ensure he got the hire he wanted. 🤝 This collaborative approach not only widened the candidate pool but also ensured we focused on the right skills and experiences necessary for the role. 🌟 By leveraging the expertise of the NED and myself, we identified the true needs of the position and found a candidate who was not just a great fit, but who could genuinely excel and drive the company forward. 🚀 Remember, the key to successful hiring, especially for senior roles, is recognising the gaps in your business and actively seeking out people that can take you from where you are to where you want to be. 🏆 It’s about making informed decisions that align with the strategic goals of your business. 🎯 As you know, the cost of making the wrong hire at an executive level is frighteningly costly (3-5x salary). 💸 So, if you’re in the process of hiring and feeling uncertain, you 100% should be reaching out and getting help. 🆘 Happy Hiring! 👊 #ExecutiveRecruiting #EnergyAndUtilities #BoardAdvisors #HarrisonBridge #MakingRecruitmentGreatAgain

Needed - cheap trouble shooters I am aware of at least 4 companies which are not doing well and lack sales-focused leadership. They need profitable sales, and I suspect from my experience there may be other issues to sort out. However, they are not offering a package to attract the calibre of person needed to take a business forward. They seem quite content to keep the existing incumbents with the businesses limping and struggling as before rather than investing in someone who can deliver positive transformation. I fail to understand the mentality. Almost anyone can run an established business that is doing well but it takes someone with experience and a diverse skill set to put an ailing business back on track. If you want senior people on your team you need a decent package to attract them. You are asking them to do a challenging role that others are failing to do but are not prepared to pay for their expertise. Recruiters are struggling to get good management apparently and complaining that selected candidates are pulling out and declining offers and this is most likely a common reason. I know it has been so in my case and I have discussed the same issue with others and have been told that some of the larger corporations are beginning to understand this and trying to attract experienced and knowledgeable candidates but I have seen no evidence of this in the construction/building products sectors.

Focus on the 5 percent who deliver 95 percent of the value… Ever feel like your recruitment strategy is just not cutting it? You're not alone. Many leaders admit they're struggling to land top-tier talent and aren't confident in their current attraction strategies. I was recently reading a Mckinsey report on Attracting and retaining the right talent. Not only did they touch on some surprising numbers around Execs who lacked confidence in their company’s ability to attract top performers. They also raised an interesting point around where to focus your recruitment efforts…the 5% who deliver the 95% percent of value. Think about it like this: In American football, who do you think gets the biggest paycheck? Most would say the quarterback. And while that's true, it’s the (barely talked about) left tackle whose role is pivotal. They protect the quarterback’s blind side, making plays successful by handling threats that aren’t always in the direct line of sight. It’s not always the most visible roles that are the game changers in business. In sales teams, it is often the Head/VP of Sales, who equips the team with the right tools, information, leadership and support to succeed. They are the ones making sure the sales "quarterback" (closers), can make the big plays. I work in the land of startups and small to medium-sized businesses. These businesses do not have the resources or manpower to run large-scale attraction campaigns. So, I thought this might be helpful for some of the leaders out there who follow my posts. I encourage you to think about who is the “left tackle” in your organisation? Hopefully this will help you to pick your battles and focus your attraction and retention efforts on the roles that deliver 95% of the value for your business. 

Retention bonuses on the rise. Almost 60% of companies have thought about it. Many are implementing. Guess what, they only work in the short term. If someone wants to leave, they will, as soon as they cash out. As an executive recruiter, we all wait for the yearly musical chairs once bonuses are paid out to candidates, this signals the "I am open for business" phase of job search. Fix the root cause of the problem instead of treating symptoms. In some cases a retention bonus is useful, for example when going through a M&A and wanting to keep key personnel through it. However, as a tool for long term retention they are delaying the inevitable. Before you start throwing around money like a drunken sailor in an effort to "keep people happy", performing some retention practices and working on culture at your organization may be more effective. Partner with Ready Set Exec to find a people centric leader or #fractionalexecutive who can assess the internal data and culture. Find solutions to improve retention, while keeping things on budget. #management #founders #ceo #startup #sales #marketing #humanresources #operations

Cost is a top of mind issue across most leaders minds right now. There's pressure to cut cost, to justify, why, why, why And for us, and we're not alone... There's the issue of: "Why would anyone want to pay a recruitment fee?" You might be surprised by the reasons. Here’s one.... When it's confidential! Typically when replacing someone or entering a new market! 🚩 When a company needs to replace a senior executive confidentially. When doing so, it's impossible to do it yourself! ➡ You cannot post an advert or screen candidates without the risk of the incumbent noticing interviews or calls. 🚩 And this also applies when entering a new market, bringing a new solutiion to market or restructuring. That’s where headhunting firms like ours can add tremendous value. Typically representing a third of our retained searches. ➡ Given that headhunting firms like us, can discreetly identify and assess potential candidates without revealing the company name. This is a unique differentiator over and above do it yourself approaches. ➡ Invariably, we'll get candidates to sign one non-disclosure agreement. At the right time, candidates are introduced and interviewed by the employer client, and when the incumbent is terminated and a replacement can be immediately made. ➡ Similarly, at the right time, when the match has been appropriately qualified, NDAs signed, details of the new initiative can be diviluged. BTW If you're curious about what we do: 🕵 We headhunt commercially focused leadership (CXO) and senior specialists, primarily in sales, marketing, consulting, and operations for digital and SaaS vendors in the USA and UK. 🕵 Typical base salaries range from £100k to £300k / $140-450k. 🕵 NB We work exclusively for employers and do not register candidates or help individuals find jobs. When it's confidential. Headhunters can help you unlock growth and optimise operational success. #retainedsearch #leadership #ceo #cro #coo #cmo

Running a business inevitably involves facing numerous challenges and setbacks. These could be financial difficulties, market fluctuations, competition, or even internal issues like team conflicts or product failures. The quote encourages business leaders and entrepreneurs to maintain their resolve and continue pushing forward despite these obstacles. Empower your organization's success with strong leadership! Filling key positions with highly qualified individuals sets the stage for growth and achievement. Talented leaders drive ethical practices, exceptional product quality, and satisfied customers. This builds a strong reputation, fosters trust with stakeholders, and fuels financial stability for long-term success. Investing in a rigorous recruitment process with thorough background checks ensures you place the right people in critical roles, maximizing your organization's potential. Executive WorkPlace Int’l is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in the search of key technical, professional, managerial and C-level positions. Contact Richard at richard@executiveworkplace.com to assist you in searching for best-fit candidates for your organization. #hiring #engineering #supplychain #packaging #sustainability #procurement #fabrication #Management #innovation #strategy #Sales #Technology #Sales #Business #Productivity #Hiringandpromotion #Advertisingandmarketing

As sales leaders, our success hinges on the quality of our recruitment decisions. The individuals we bring into our teams are crucial to our sales success. Hiring the right people opens up endless possibilities, but making poor recruitment choices can lead to an unwinnable battle with significant financial and time costs. While many articles on LinkedIn discuss the financial impact of poor hires, the time cost is equally staggering. On average, a proactive sales manager spends 210 hours over six months on (and then replacing) a poor hire. This number rises to a whopping 360 hours over 18 months. That's equivalent to 45 days! While we can always make more money, time is a finite resource. Do you really have time to waste on making subpar recruitment decisions? #salescoaching #sales #salesleaders #leadershipcoaching #salesenablement #salestraining #highperformancecoach #salescoach