By Scott Whipkey, CEO Ascend Executive Search June 24, 2020 Confidential Executive Searches have long been utilized by big companies seeking to fill executive roles. Below we’ll explain ten reasons why some talent searches flat-out require secrecy. And it’s not just for executive roles anymore. We’re getting requests to conduct confidential searches for professional positions across the board. So here are: Ten Reasons for a Confidential Search Competitive Advantage: Confiden

By Scott Whipkey, CEO Ascend Executive Search June 24, 2020 Confidential Executive Searches have long been used by companies seeking to fill executive and high-profile roles. Below we’ll explain ten reasons why some talent searches flat-out require secrecy. And it’s not just for executive roles anymore. We’re getting requests to conduct confidential searches for professional positions across the board. So here are: Ten Reasons for a Confidential Search 1) Competitive Advantag

June 10, 2020 | Scott Whipkey It's time to face the music. What will you do when: 1. Some of your people are comfortable not working. Employers: Don't be surprised if your job offer is declined. Say you offer someone a job (or their old job back), and they reply, "Thanks very much, but frankly, I'm doing well staying home. I've got bills to pay and three young kids to feed." Or maybe they'll just ghost you. According to the Olean (NY) Times Herald (4/20/20), "For some

It's time to face the music. What will you do when: 1. Some of your people are comfortable not working. Employers: Don't be surprised if your job offer is declined. Say you offer someone a job (or their old job back), and they reply, "Thanks very much, but frankly, I'm doing well staying home. I've got bills to pay and three young kids to feed." Or maybe they'll just ghost you. According to the Olean (NY) Times Herald (4/20/20), "For someone making roughly $55,000 a year in t