Recruiter As Partner In the Hiring Process: Part Three

In this last installment of my three-part series, the focus is on initiating the search process and the role of a recruiter should you choose to use one.

Recruiter As Partner In the Hiring Process: Part Two

Conducting a search for new talent is a cumbersome task. Trying to decide whether or not to involve a recruiter is another important, if not intimidating, aspect of the process.

In my previous post, I outlined two specific areas of consideration with regard to determining the need and function of a recruiter for your position search: Defining the Opportunity and The Scope of Your Search. In this second of a three-part series, my focus is with regard to the talent you seek – defining the characteristics of an ideal candidate and then figuring out how to attract them.

Recruiter As Partner In the Hiring Process: Part One

In my three-part series, I will walk you through the different aspects of a search process identifying both the benefits and role of a recruiter at each step as well as the details to consider before deciding on the best recruiter for your job.

Human Resource Management: A Low Priority for Nonprofits?

If you work in the nonprofit sector, it may not come as a surprise to you that the majority of small nonprofits do not have one staff member who focuses on HR. Small organizations with just a handful of employees tend to focus staffing responsibilities on one or two managers — including on the ED.

Staffing Needs Are Important in Program Planning, Budgeting

It is our belief that direct services continues to be the largest area for anticipated growth as a result of the increased demand in services from the American public as they continue to be faced with the challenges of unemployment, job loss, foreclosures and other issues related to economic hardship and related stress resulting from having to live on less.

Management Training – Should a Donor Decide?

There’s a wide range of ideas – if not controversy — about whether it is in the realm of a funder to get involved in the day-to-day management goings on at a grantee.

While many nonprofits (and, for that matter, for-profit businesses) would benefit from some management guidance, is it something that should be required for funding?

TEAM: The True Test of a Leader

From my experience working with leaders of all kinds, I have noticed many different styles and approaches can be effective depending on the context, situation, organization or personalities involved. But, there seem to be four essential characteristics that always need to be present. Even those who do not have an official title or leadership position can lead “from the seat” if demonstrating these qualities.

How fitting that the first letters of each quality form the acronym TEAM since the ability to create a sense of team is the gift of the most outstanding leaders.

There’s Productivity In Dreaming

For most of us, life takes us a different direction away from fame and fanfare. But, stop and think about how many times we not only imagine our own achievements but are also required to think forward, think positive, and think great!

A Leadership Fable: The 5 Wise Bushes

The dog days of summer are upon us. Work – or seeking work – must continue, but we would rather be sitting under a tree or playing in the water. It is hard to feel stressed, overwhelmed or under pressure when the temperature is hovering around ninety degrees. Instead of fighting it, why don’t we use this lethargic time to review where we are and where we are going. Take a walk with me into a shady spot where you can refresh your thinking, slow yourself down, and, perhaps, emerge revitalized and a little more energized to tackle the challenges you are facing.

Independence and the Leadership Alphabet

Independence Day got me thinking about the meaning of the word independence, which led me to wonder if I could come up with a strong, positive leadership trait for each letter of the alphabet. Here is my unscientific, yet empirical, list of qualities consistently demonstrated by leaders I admire