Jason Hanold is the CEO & Managing Partner of Hanold Associates, a retained boutique executive search firm specializing in Human Resources officer and board recruiting. He serves a client roster that includes Patagonia, Nike, eBay, REI, Riddell, Fossil, Carnival Corporation, UFC, Las Vegas Sands, Vail Resorts, Abbott, Biogen, Great Place to Work, Electronic Arts, Godiva,… Read More…
It’s no secret that the career of a professional athlete tends to be shorter than that of people in other fields. This makes sense. After all, playing a sport at the highest level requires a degree of physical fitness that no one can maintain forever. That’s why it’s important for sports pros to consider what…
It’s no secret that C-level executives play critical roles in their organizations. That’s why human resources professionals need to thoroughly understand what they can do to find the right candidates. There are many ways to go about this, and the following is by no means an exhaustive list. However, it does cover some of the…
A major responsibility of any human resources professional involves helping managers improve employee engagement and motivation. Engaged workers are simply more likely to stay with a company. This is important from a financial perspective—a recent study indicates that the average cost of employee turnover is $15,000 per worker. Thus, HR departments should identify effective ways…
When you think about older generations and their work habits, you probably think of them staying with a company for decades before retiring at a ripe old age. That’s not the case for workers anymore. The millennial generation no longer plans to stay with just one company for the long term; instead, they look for…
While the questions an HR professional or hiring manager should ask during an interview will vary depending on the role they are seeking to fill, there are some specific questions that can provide valuable insights into a candidate. The following example questions may not be necessary for all interviews, but incorporating some or all into…