(#3 in Millennial Series) Funny how when things don’t fit a certain mold or expectation, our first reaction can often be one of judgment or resistance. I started out life saying that I wouldn’t say things that my parents said – but as I’ve aged and raised my own kids, I find myself saying some […]
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Recruiting Millennials – Getting It Right
(#2 in Millennial Series) Companies everywhere are trying to figure out the Millennial puzzle! I led a workshop on Millennials this past summer at a conference for homebuilders and most everyone who attended the session had issues with hiring Millennials. Either due to “fake news”, assumptions, word on the street or personal experience. Hiring leaders […]
Millennials – What’s the Real Deal?
(#1 in Millennial Series) For the past couple of years I have recruited, managed and studied millennials and have given careful consideration to this generation. All three of my kids are part of this group, so couple my parenting with my management responsibilities, I have a vested interest in understanding millennials and learning what I […]
Tell Your Story
You want to hire the best people for the job. You want them to make an impact on the company and become important players for your organization. Often times, as recruiters, we spend a lot of time telling candidates about the position, and not enough time telling the company’s story. Let me tell you my […]
How IPS Approaches Recruiting in a Way That’s Different and Fresh
Innovative People Solutions works hard to embody each word in our company’s name. Innovation is something that’s very important to us. It’s often used to refer to new ideas or approaches, but at IPS, we think about innovation as taking a unique approach to each opportunity. What works at “Company A” does not mean it will […]
What Makes a Great Executive
A great executive is a great leader—inspiring by example, valuing people, and ensuring values are carried out at every level of their organization, to name a few. Executives can have drive charisma and know-how, but these qualities set a great executive apart. These three qualities alone impact a company’s recruiting process. A great executive not […]