Silicon Valley hiring: The right way and the wrong way

Businesses need to work carefully when it comes to hiring procedures in a competitive environment.

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Spare the rod, spoil the company: The right level of friendliness in a CEO

CEOs need to find the right balance of attitude to avoid being "too nice."

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CEO attempts to spy on competitor undercover

One CEO has behaved very oddly recently in an apparent attempt to get a jump on a rival.

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Whatever happened to honest employee references?

Trustworthy employee references are a necessity when scouting new talent, especially when it seems harder to find them.

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SAT scores still important to some employers

Could SAT scores actually be more important than some companies think?

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Fire departments prioritize rapid response in job candidates

The Los Angeles Fire Department turned to perhaps desperate measures last year to find staff.

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Are you missing out on future profits by not hiring today?

Facebook may have made a mistake in passing over the founders of WhatsApp: are you making a similar blunder without knowing it?

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There’s more to a good employee than good grades, says Google

Straight A's may not be everything when it comes to a high-value employee.

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Recruitment professionals should know what candidates want

Potential candidates need to be handled delicately to make sure they are not driven away by new changes in your hiring process.

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Is your business leader ‘creating a sense of trust’?

Does your CEO have a commitment to ethical performance in the workplace on behalf of your company?

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What happens when you keep the CEO in the family

CEOs in family-owned businesses might tend to work fewer hours, according to one study.

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Looking out for just the right cover letter

What things should you notice in a good applicant's cover letter, and should they send one at all?

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Seeking out unemployed candidates

Are you locating candidates within the larger pool of applicants who have been unemployed for some time?

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Lessons in corporate structure from Monty Python

John Cleese of Monty Python fame recently discussed principles of leadership that might apply to your corporate structure.

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CEO of AOL apologizes for benefits comments

The CEO of AOL has apologized for recent statements regarding his company's insurance policy. Will your future CEO show the same kind of accountability?

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Are layoffs old hat in the current economy?

When your CEO lays off employees for apparent efficiency's sake, are they doing the right thing?

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Do ‘opposites attract’ when it comes to your business staffing?

Have you tried looking in a new direction for the talent you need to head your company?

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The CEO’s role as first responder to outside threats

CEOs may have the responsibility to step up to the plate when a major infringement affects their company.

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Satya Nadella to be new CEO of Microsoft

Company veteran Satya Nadella has been officially chosen as Microsoft's next CEO.

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Slow sales lead to CEO salary change for Nintendo

A CEO pay cut can be a powerful tool for enforcing productivity, but structure is required.

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How can a recruitment firm help a company with a unique corporate structure?

"Unconventional" business structures are still going to need organizational support of some kind.

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Ford looks to combat gender disparity in management

Businesses may be recognizing the importance of employing women in higher levels of management to reflect their market presence.

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Why being selfish can be a good thing for your CEO

Narcissism, and its relationship with genius, is still a chief concern for global executive search firms to consider.

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The near future of HR: Things to look out for

Will 2014 be the time to finally start focusing on the big picture of company talent?

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The ‘ripple’ effect of your CEO choice

Analysts may react to the ways you disclose information to the public about your global executive search.

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Why ‘likability’ statistics can be misleading

Statistics about something as difficult to pin down as someone's "likability" can be confusing without the right guidance.

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CEO of Dow Jones raises eyebrows with sudden departure

The quick exit might be necessary, but it doesn't always send the best message to shareholders.

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Companies may need to look outside to solve succession planning problems

You can have a rotating CEO position and also find someone outside of the company with a reliable executive recruiter.

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Uber CEO trashes traditional interviews

The CEO of Uber has some interesting pointers for people to consider when it comes to the interview process.

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