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…
Anyone who works in human resources knows that following developing trends is key to their success. The way HR professionals work is constantly changing, so it’s important to approach the job with a flexible mindset. Learning how other HR professionals are leveraging new tools, insights, or philosophies is necessary if your goal is to improve…
HR professionals are often responsible for helping managers identify ways to improve employee engagement. Studies indicate that disengagement is unfortunately common among workers across virtually all industries. While this is disheartening, it also represents a unique opportunity. You can make your organization stand out among the competition by proactively focusing on engagement. There are lots…
Recruitment can be a costly process. According to one study, the average cost-per-hire is $4,129. It’s important for HR professionals to take all the necessary steps when seeking new talent. That means investing time, money, and effort into the process, but finding the right person to fill a position is invaluable. Particularly when it comes…
A major responsibility for human resources professionals involves finding the right candidates for open positions within an organization. Of course, there are many methods and techniques you can use when pursuing this goal, but making sure the job listing is optimized is one of the most important. With the ideal job listing, you’re much 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…