(#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 […]
Where Are the Good Candidates?
We have been in a “candidate market” for some time now. This is a job market where many candidates easily find multiple positions of interest and, in many cases, have multiple offers coming their way. This may not apply to EVERY opening in EVERY market, but by and large, we have seen a candidate rich […]
Homebuilders – Need Help finding Talent?
According to a recent survey of homebuilders in the western US, finding and retaining talent is the top challenge they face in the next year. IPS is here to help! We specialize in helping homebuilders across the US with their talent acquisition/recruiting needs. We have taken the lead on numerous successful searches to find executive […]
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 […]
Why Recruiting the Right People is So Important
Recruiting great people is critical for any organization. Statistics show, the average company in the U.S. spends 50% of its budget and resources on its people. People are truly the largest resource companies have. So it’s critical with this type of dependency on human capital that companies put every effort into attracting, recruiting and retaining the best people they […]