Hiring the right person starts long before the interviews—it begins with clarity on the job description and role requirements. Yet, many companies fall into the trap of using outdated, cookie-cutter job descriptions. Generic postings not only fail to capture the unique aspects of the role and company culture but also risk attracting candidates who might…

Running an efficient recruitment and interview process has never been more important. The current job market is a highly competitive one. Hiring and retaining top talent is more difficult now, than in recent memory. Taking the time to consider the variety of components that influence a candidate’s decision making, can help provide an edge to…

When a candidate is in the process of transitioning from one company to another, a variety of situations can arise during the interview process and offer stage. One of these possible outcomes, is that of the counteroffer. Counteroffers are often a double-edged sword and are not as simple as they appear on the surface.  …

Over the past few years, the Private Equity space has become extremely competitive. Valuation rates have been driven up due to cheap debt and a shortage of quality assets. Large companies have come down market to put their equity to work, which has increased competition for companies in the small- and mid-cap range. Due to…

Earlier this year, we hosted a discussion on the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Five leaders from the Metro-Detroit community joined us to share their insights and best practices for creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Throughout the conversation, these leaders outlined some of the best practices and challenges that many…