Versique Search & Consulting

2025 is bringing a new year and new Minnesota employment laws that you should be aware of.  From changes around paid leave and salary transparency, to wage increases, and protections for sick leave and pregnancy accommodations; these shifts are crucial for fostering a fair workplace and ensuring compliance. Bridget Gilbertson (She/Her), HR Director, highlights some of the key employment law updates and their impact on both employers and employees. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gNCAr5_8 #MinnesotaLaw #WorkplaceCompliance #EmployeeRights

Ready to make a change for the new year? We are hiring! Check out some of our available internal roles: https://lnkd.in/gX_iJt4U #MinneapolisJobs #MNJobs #CareerOpportunitiesMN

How do you keep top executives engaged and loyal in today’s competitive market? Vice President of Executive Search & Strategy, Joe Reardon, explores personalized recognition, tailored rewards, and work-life balance strategies that ensure retention while fostering leadership excellence. Discover effective strategies for cultivating a leadership culture that thrives on recognition. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRaY6BER #PeopleMakeItPossible #ExecutiveLeadership #ExecutiveRetention #EmployeeRecognition #OrganizationalCulture

Tune in as People Make it Possible podcast co-hosts Kathy Robideau & Chris Dardis sit down with Washburn Center For Children's CEO Craig Warren (he/him/his). Craig shares his dynamic career journey starting with the military, consulting, and nonprofit sectors. Now at the helm of Washburn Center for Children, Craig's passion for supporting children's mental health is truly inspiring. "There’s not a lot of awareness around what’s going on for kids and mental health right now. Elevating awareness around the children’s mental health crisis is important — and so is understanding the role that Washburn is playing in supporting kids and families as they navigate it." he says. Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g2RzPTDY Listen on Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gYitF9GQ #MentalHealth #Leadership #PeopleMakeItPossible #NonprofitLeadership

Versique stays on top of hiring trends to make sure both candidates and clients are prepared. Check out our latest State of the Market post where Minnesota's unemployment rate faced no change, and our labor force participation rate remained steady at 67.7% for the fourth month in a row; and is still one of the highest in the nation! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejRdbgEs #MinnesotaJobs #MNeconomy #unemploymenttrends #PeopleMakeItPossible

Industry Spotlight: Banking & Financial Services! Banking in the Twin Cities metro area is an inter-connected system. It is bound by old relationships, staid processes, and tight teams. You need insiders like Willie Pudvah & Mai Xiong with strong connections to the industry’s best, someone with that rare ability to source top candidates with a precise fit for skills, culture, and work style. #PeopleMakeItPossible #BankingServices #FinancialServices

Join us in congratulating Angie Howard, Senior Managing Director of Recruiting - HR Interim, on being awarded by her peers for October's Versiquian Award! "I so appreciate the leadership Angie brings to her team and all of Versique. Whether she’s seeking out internal peers to connect with to drive process and efficiency, exploring new tools and technologies that will add value, looking at how we create the best experience for candidates and clients, or leading a Versique event, she consistently exemplifies our core values in collaboration, continuous improvement, and winning through service and trust." - says Jenna Estlick, Vice President - HR Interim The Versiquian is our monthly award going to an employee who has been recognized by their peers for standout performance and personification of our core values. #PeopleMakeItPossible #Finance #Accounting

In October, Versique had the honor of sponsoring a networking hour at the RSP Fall Experience by Ready. Set. Pivot. The RSP Fall Experience was an insightful event, empowering women to take center stage in their lives and careers. Attendees heard from inspiring speakers, experienced interactive sessions, and engaged in meaningful networking opportunities. #PeopleMakeItPossible

Please join us in celebrating two remarkable milestones at Versique: Angie Carson for reaching $3 million in career billings, and Joe Reardon for reaching $4 million in career billings! These achievements reflect not only your hard work and expertise but also your commitment to excellence that inspires us all. Congratulations, Joe and Angie, on this well-earned success—we are proud to have you on the Versique team! #PeopleMakeItPossible

Exciting news at Versique! We're thrilled to announce the promotion of Chris Dardis to Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Versique!  In this newly created role, Dardis will focus on advancing Versique’s mission to deliver unparalleled client, candidate, and employee experiences. Chris’s journey with Versique has been nothing short of remarkable. As President of Interim Solutions, he played a pivotal role in growing the division and building lasting client relationships. With over 20 years of experience in HR and talent acquisition, Chris has consistently demonstrated his commitment to fostering strong relationships and driving engagement at every level. “This promotion is a natural next step for Chris, who has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and a passion for cultivating a positive workplace culture,” shares Tony Sorensen, CEO and Co-Founder of Versique. “In this new role, Chris will ensure that every experience with Versique reflects our core values of integrity, passion, and service.” See more details in our press release: https://lnkd.in/gWSW5xuw #Leadership #PeopleMakeItPossible