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This is a story about Michael, one of the best project managers in a tech company: 2021 - No Pay Increase 😓 2022 - No Pay Increase 😥 2023 - A below the average pay Increase 😣 January 2024: Michael started looking elsewhere. April 2024: Michael received an offer from another company. Michael: "Boss, I've come to the decision to resign. Please consider this my formal notice." Boss: "Michael, what's led to this decision? Michael: "I've enjoyed working here, but I can't ignore the lack of recognition for my efforts. I've been offered a position elsewhere with a much better salary and career progression." Boss: "I see. How much of a difference are we talking about?" Michael: 40% After a few days..... Boss: "Michael, we've had some time to reconsider, and we're willing to match the offer. Can you stay with us?"  Michael: "I appreciate the offer, but I've already made my decision. It's not just about the money; it's about feeling valued and respected." ________________ Lesson learned: When companies don't appreciate and reward their employees, they risk losing valuable talent and falling behind in the market. #careers #salarynegotiation #careerprogression #motivation

A senior role promotion is up for grabs. Who gets the job is down to two candidates: 1 - Employee of 5 years who's qualified in every way. 2 - Someone unfamiliar with the company the hiring manager "vouched for." Guess who wins most of the time? Unfair infrastructure undercuts everything. - Great benefits - Great salaries - Great remote options None of it matters if the playing field isn't level. Inequity breeds resentment, decreases productivity, and drives talent away. Make fairness foundational. #recruiting #careers #leadership

We completed a job search for a new client who needed a Director of Operations. This was a new job for a growing company. What makes this LI content worthy? The client wasn't exactly sure what they wanted. Differentiating responsibilities between the current VP and the new Director wasn't clear. They just knew the VP was overwhelmed. This is so common - I am glad they reached out for guidance before hiring someone. The solution? We interviewed the CEO, the VP, and HR. We met with the functions that work with Operations the most. We were able to distinguish what responsibilities needed more focus, what was the VP the best at and what can be delegated, and of course, what was falling through the cracks. In the end, we created a new job description and started the search. Why was this search one of our favs? Because we had a keen understanding of the client, the structure, and the new role. We were able to represent our new client as if we were part of the organization. We were true business partners and everyone benefitted from the relationship. #Group928 #executiverecruiting #executivesearch #privateequity #manufacturingjobs #csuite #supplychain #operationsjobs #businesspartner

Giving someone a title beyond their role doesn't help them. It sets them (and the company) up for failure in the long run. Some companies are flippant with titles, treating them as a "free" part of the benefits package. Give someone the C/VP/Director/etc. role, and save $15k on their base salary. Everyone wins, right? Employee's ego is stroked. Company saves some $$$. Nope. 🏢 Bad for the company. It sets bad expectations. Call someone a senior title long enough, and you expect senior results. But the employee hasn't had the opportunity to perform at that level. Those are unfair expectations set by the company. 👨💼 Bad for the employee. Because the employee probably won't work at your company forever. And when they go to find a new role, they get stuck. They don't have the experience for that level, but they have the expectations. Hiring managers looking for a senior level easily see through the veneer and won't hire them. Hiring managers looking for mid-level roles won't really come across/consider them (plus, these roles would feel like backsliding to the employee) 💡 Some advice If you're earlier in your career, titles don't matter as much as you think. Opportunities do. Real responsibility does. Getting new, concrete experiences does. That's how you get to the next level. Don't get taken advantage of, letting someone play on your ego for their benefit. Get more real experience, then become their boss. --- When our team gives someone a title, we mean it. It comes with responsibility, and opportunity to grow. It comes with expectations that they may not hit perfectly in the beginning. That's because they are growing. And that's okay.

Multiple factors go into a person's decision to switch jobs or companies, including job role, company culture, and personal preferences. Therefore, it is essential for recruiters and hiring managers to ask meaningful questions that explore the reasons behind a candidate's decision to change jobs. By allowing the candidate to explain their motivations, recruiters and hiring managers can make an informed decision about whether the candidate is a good fit for the company. Thanks for sharing your thoughts John Pezoulas #recruitment #hiring #companyculture #jobsearch

A common debate we have with clients is about employee tenure. Someone viewed as "job hopping" immediately gives heart burn to the hiring manager. This heart burn is a trauma response to past hires they had, where they spent hours upon hours training and mentoring someone only to have that person bug out after 3-6 months. As a hiring manager its important however to not let past experiences inform our decision making today. Not all candidates are the same. There's also been some major crisis lately that has changed the dynamics of employee / employer relations, mainly: 😬 Covid layoffs 😬 Multiple recessions 😬 Lack of long term job security 😬 Change in the employer/employee dynamic (lack of pensions) 😬 Loyalty penalty for staying with employer Overall employee tenure in certain positions has been reduced: 🎯 CEO is the longest tenured C suite role in general approximately 6.9 years. 🎯 CFO is the second longest, in general 4.7 years, can vary slightly by industry. 🎯 CPO is among the shortest tenure at 3.7 years or less. 🎯 CMO is the shortest tenure in the C suite, averaging 3 years or less. 🎯 Head of sales, which may not be a C suite role (could be VP of sales) averages 18 months tenure! If you look at non-C-suite roles and professional roles, the numbers are even lower in many cases. So what does this mean, the culture around jobs is not how it used to be in the "good old days". Gone of the days of my fathers generation where you could hang your hat at a company for years, receive a good income, have a pension etc. Job seekers are also changing things they prioritize as well. As hiring managers we need to adapt to the times and not hold shorter tenure against prospective job seekers. Ready Set Exec takes time to interview candidates to understand their motivations and aspirations for taking a new job, by doing this we are able to match them with employers that share the same culture and values. A better match ensures longevity in the role, as our goal with every placement is a tenure of minimum 3 years. #hiring #ceo #founders #startup #humanresources #sales #marketing #operations

🔑 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? It’s that pyramid we all learned about—the idea that before we can focus on self-actualization or creativity, our basic needs must be met. Well, I’ve lived that pyramid! There was a time when weekend work didn’t just mean giving up rest days, it also meant covering my own food and transport. It taught me that when companies overlook the basics, employees are stuck at the bottom of the pyramid, worrying about things that should already be taken care of. But here’s the good news: I’m now at a company that gets it! When the basics—like food, transport, and overall well-being—are handled, it opens the door for employees to climb higher, focusing on growth, creativity, and giving their best. The insight? 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. Simple, but powerful. Grateful to be part of a company that invests in its people. Oh, and guess what? We’re hiring! If you’re looking for a place that gets the Maslow Factor, let’s connect! #MaslowInAction #EmployeeWellbeing #SupportMatters #WeAreHiring

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Your ROLE is temporary. Your POSITION is temporary. Here's the truth: Your legacy won't be defined by the hours you clocked in, the titles you held, or the positions you occupied. You'll be remembered for the opportunities you provided, for every time you stood up for others, and for the positive impact you had on their lives. Roles change, just like buses. There's always another one coming. But the impact you make on others lasts forever. Someone once gave you a chance, which is why you're where you are today. So, extend that chance to someone else—today! #management #sales #hr #careertips #corporate

What are you doing wrong? As we close out the year, I've been seeing a shift in hiring trends across South Yorkshire. Top roles are emerging in areas such as customer service, administrative support, and sales management. But the most in-demand skill right now? Adaptability. Here’s what I’d focus on if I was a hiring manager currently: 💼 Flexible work arrangements – Even though many businesses have returned to the office, hybrid opportunities are highly sought after by a great chunk of candidates. I’m seeing many potential clients struggle to fill roles due to lack of flexibility around both hours and location 🎯 Career growth opportunities – Candidates want to know they’re in the right hands! Good people will always want to better themselves, without a good growth plan, you’re unlikely to see driven candidates 💻 Emphasis on digital skills – As many companies take more steps toward paperless processes, digital skills are highly valuable with a wealth of other benefits for both businesses and candidates Let's talk about how to align your hiring strategy with market trends. Drop me a message! #SouthYorkshireJobs #RecruitmentInsights #CommercialRoles