Inside Executive Search
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAttracting, selecting, and retaining top talent is a challenge for many businesses. Join long-time executive search professional Scott Peterson, alongside Steve Yakesh, EVP of one of the top Executive Search firms, to discuss insights and techniques to assist companies to achieve their best results. If you’re an Executive Leader looking for advice on hiring the best talent for your company, you’ll want to hear this weekly advice from these industry experts.
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How Your Company’s Brand Boost Employee Retention
January 09, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBA company’s brand is critical when increasing its ability to attract and retain employee top employees.When a company brands itself in an authentic way where their brand is the same on the inside as it is on the outside, employees are going to be more loyal. In this episode, we heard from Collette Litzinger, Jamf Talent Brand Manager, who built the Jamf brand from the ground up and learn how Jamf has been so successful in retaining employees through their company’s brand. Jamf, the standar...
How Your Company’s Brand Boost Employee Retention
January 09, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBA company’s brand is critical when increasing its ability to attract and retain employee top employees.When a company brands itself in an authentic way where their brand is the same on the inside as it is on the outside, employees are going to be more loyal. In this episode, we heard from Collette Litzinger, Jamf Talent Brand Manager, who built the Jamf brand from the ground up and learn how Jamf has been so successful in retaining employees through their company’s brand. Jamf, the standar...
12 Days of Inside Executive Search
December 17, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWith the holiday right around the corner, we wanted to highlight the top 12 Inside Executive Search podcast episodes from 2019. We will give a high level recap of the episodes so if you want to go back and listen to the episodes mentioned today, we highly recommend. 12 Days of Insides Executive Search: Successful Networking – How To Grow And Leverage Your Executive Network 2 Key Elements To An Effective Talent Attraction Process Talent Trends: 5 Things You Need To Know 5 Key Component...
12 Days of Inside Executive Search
December 17, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWith the holiday right around the corner, we wanted to highlight the top 12 Inside Executive Search podcast episodes from 2019. We will give a high level recap of the episodes so if you want to go back and listen to the episodes mentioned today, we highly recommend. 12 Days of Insides Executive Search: Successful Networking – How To Grow And Leverage Your Executive Network 2 Key Elements To An Effective Talent Attraction Process Talent Trends: 5 Things You Need To Know 5 Key Component...
Hiring Trends During the Holiday Season
December 03, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MBDuring the holiday season it is tempting to put that job search on hold or decide that your company will hire after the holidays are over. In today's episode we discuss 5 reasons why the holiday season is a great time to hire and reasons why you should consider a new job opportunity.
Hiring Trends During the Holiday Season
December 03, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MBDuring the holiday season it is tempting to put that job search on hold or decide that your company will hire after the holidays are over. In today's episode we discuss 5 reasons why the holiday season is a great time to hire and reasons why you should consider a new job opportunity.
The Importance of Executive Peer Groups
November 19, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBExecutive peer groups are critical when attracting and retaining top executives at your company. Not only are peer groups a great way to network with other executives but it gives key executives a sounding board to bounce ideas and issues that they are facing in their companies. Tune in as we hear from Wayne Serie, Minnesota Executive Chair for Vistage International on the importance of joining an executive peer group like Vistage. Vistage is the world’s largest and most comprehensive exec...
The Importance of Executive Peer Groups
November 19, 2019 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBExecutive peer groups are critical when attracting and retaining top executives at your company. Not only are peer groups a great way to network with other executives but it gives key executives a sounding board to bounce ideas and issues that they are facing in their companies. Tune in as we hear from Wayne Serie, Minnesota Executive Chair for Vistage International on the importance of joining an executive peer group like Vistage. Vistage is the world’s largest and most comprehensive exec...
8 Strategies To Attract and Retain Millennials
November 06, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, we will be discussing the million dollar question that business owners and executives are faced with every day at their companies, how do you attract and retain millennials? Since millennials contribute to half of the current workforce, companies need to be prepared and aware of those key attributes that matter the most to millennials. Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Yakesh About Versique Inside Executive Search
8 Strategies To Attract and Retain Millennials
November 06, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, we will be discussing the million dollar question that business owners and executives are faced with every day at their companies, how do you attract and retain millennials? Since millennials contribute to half of the current workforce, companies need to be prepared and aware of those key attributes that matter the most to millennials. Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Yakesh About Versique Inside Executive Search
How to Prepare Your Company for an Economic Slowdown in 2020
October 22, 2019 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MBAs we prepare for an economic slowdown in 2020, we will discuss strategies and tactics to prepare your company today. Analyzing your company’s current position and where you can make smart investments will be critical when preparing for an anticipated slowdown. Whether your company shows no signs of slowing down or your company may be heavily affected, we will present solutions for both scenarios. This episode was based off a recent presentation that we attended at the Vistage Summit in Se...
How to Prepare Your Company for an Economic Slowdown in 2020
October 22, 2019 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MBAs we prepare for an economic slowdown in 2020, we will discuss strategies and tactics to prepare your company today. Analyzing your company’s current position and where you can make smart investments will be critical when preparing for an anticipated slowdown. Whether your company shows no signs of slowing down or your company may be heavily affected, we will present solutions for both scenarios. This episode was based off a recent presentation that we attended at the Vistage Summit in Se...
3 Areas To Improve Your Candidate Selection Process
October 16, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBThe candidate selection process is critical to the success of your organization. In today’s episode we discuss the key areas that your company can improve upon during the selection of candidates for key roles. Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Yakesh About Versique Inside Executive Search
3 Areas To Improve Your Candidate Selection Process
October 16, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBThe candidate selection process is critical to the success of your organization. In today’s episode we discuss the key areas that your company can improve upon during the selection of candidates for key roles. Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Yakesh About Versique Inside Executive Search
How to Manage Executive Transition Through Interim Leadership
October 08, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBIn today episode, we are joined by Chris Dardis, Vice President of Human Resources Search and Consulting at Versique, to discuss interim leadership during an executive transition. Chris and his team hear continuously from client’s that an executive unexpectedly left their company and now they are in a position where they need to fill the role. Stay tuned as we walk through strategies to bridge that gap when your company is in an executive transition. Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Y...
How to Manage Executive Transition Through Interim Leadership
October 08, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBIn today episode, we are joined by Chris Dardis, Vice President of Human Resources Search and Consulting at Versique, to discuss interim leadership during an executive transition. Chris and his team hear continuously from client’s that an executive unexpectedly left their company and now they are in a position where they need to fill the role. Stay tuned as we walk through strategies to bridge that gap when your company is in an executive transition. Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Y...
Economic Growth and Its Impact on Talent Acquisition
October 04, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBSteve Yakesh and Scott Peterson recently had the opportunity to attend and present at a Vistage Executive Summit in Minneapolis, MN with 300+ CEOs and business owners in attendance. Stay tuned as they unfold the feedback and discussion around their presentation on strategies to attract, select and retain top talent as well as a recap from keynote speakers presentations on talent acquisition and economic growth. Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Yakesh About Versique Inside Executive ...
Economic Growth and Its Impact on Talent Acquisition
October 04, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBSteve Yakesh and Scott Peterson recently had the opportunity to attend and present at a Vistage Executive Summit in Minneapolis, MN with 300+ CEOs and business owners in attendance. Stay tuned as they unfold the feedback and discussion around their presentation on strategies to attract, select and retain top talent as well as a recap from keynote speakers presentations on talent acquisition and economic growth. Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Yakesh About Versique Inside Executive ...
Successful Networking – How To Grow And Leverage Your Executive Network
September 17, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday we welcomed our first guest to the show, George Murray. As an expert networker and presenter, George discusses the power of networking, sharing strategies and tactics on how to be successful in any situation. As an executive, networking isn’t just for when you are searching for your next opportunity, it’s a way to establish your reputation, exchange knowledge, and is a way to keep your recruiting pipeline full. George Murray is currently the VP, Operations & Corporate Officer for Rudo...
Successful Networking – How To Grow And Leverage Your Executive Network
September 17, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday we welcomed our first guest to the show, George Murray. As an expert networker and presenter, George discusses the power of networking, sharing strategies and tactics on how to be successful in any situation. As an executive, networking isn’t just for when you are searching for your next opportunity, it’s a way to establish your reputation, exchange knowledge, and is a way to keep your recruiting pipeline full. George Murray is currently the VP, Operations & Corporate Officer for Rudo...
Importance of Active Networking
September 04, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBToday we discussed the importance of active networking and what you should be doing to expand your network. Whether you are an executive in transition or happy in your current job, networking is always going to be important because you never know when you will need to activate your network. We also discusses a networking success story where an executive in transition networked with 500+ individuals and the success behind his findings. Inside Executive Search Podcast Connect with Scott Pe...
Importance of Active Networking
September 04, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBToday we discussed the importance of active networking and what you should be doing to expand your network. Whether you are an executive in transition or happy in your current job, networking is always going to be important because you never know when you will need to activate your network. We also discusses a networking success story where an executive in transition networked with 500+ individuals and the success behind his findings. Inside Executive Search Podcast Connect with Scott Pe...
The Ins and Outs of Evaluating a New Job Opportunity
August 28, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn today’s episode we discuss the in and outs to evaluating a new job opportunity and how to resign if you do decide to accept that new opportunity. Stay tuned as we dive deep into the risk and reward when it comes to leaving your current company as well as evaluating your current compensation and benefit plan against this new opportunity. We will also discuss some tips on how to resign from your current role if you decide to accept that new job opportunity. Inside Executive Search Podcast...
The Ins and Outs of Evaluating a New Job Opportunity
August 28, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn today’s episode we discuss the in and outs to evaluating a new job opportunity and how to resign if you do decide to accept that new opportunity. Stay tuned as we dive deep into the risk and reward when it comes to leaving your current company as well as evaluating your current compensation and benefit plan against this new opportunity. We will also discuss some tips on how to resign from your current role if you decide to accept that new job opportunity. Inside Executive Search Podcast...
Tips For Building Out Your Professional Network
August 13, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn today’s episode we decided to take a pause from our scheduled show to answer some questions that we have gotten from a few of our listeners. The feedback we have gotten was around questions regarding networking and building out your network from a candidate perspective. Stay tuned as we discuss the importance of building out your professional network and working with a recruiter even while you are happily employed. Actively working on your professional network is critical in order to stay...
Tips For Building Out Your Professional Network
August 13, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn today’s episode we decided to take a pause from our scheduled show to answer some questions that we have gotten from a few of our listeners. The feedback we have gotten was around questions regarding networking and building out your network from a candidate perspective. Stay tuned as we discuss the importance of building out your professional network and working with a recruiter even while you are happily employed. Actively working on your professional network is critical in order to stay...
Talent Trends: 5 Things You Need To Know
July 31, 2019 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBSteve Yakesh and Scott Peterson sit down to recap a Forbes article written by Rebecca Skilbeck on the Top 5 Talent Trends for 2019 and how these trends relate back to our previous episodes on attraction, selection and retention of top executive talent. Now that we are into the second half of the year, employers are seeing a shift as they put the employee’s experience at the center of the talent management journey. Stay tuned as we discuss in depth all the talent trends from the article. I...
The Importance of Communication & On-Going Feedback as a Key to Talent Retention
July 23, 2019 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MBToday’s episode is the last in the series of candidate retention. We discuss the importance of communication and on-going feedback to retain your executive talent. Stay tuned as we continue on this podcast to bring you insights into Executive Search. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
The Importance of Communication & On-Going Feedback as a Key to Talent Retention
July 23, 2019 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MBToday’s episode is the last in the series of candidate retention. We discuss the importance of communication and on-going feedback to retain your executive talent. Stay tuned as we continue on this podcast to bring you insights into Executive Search. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How to Retain Top Executives Through Recognition and Reward
July 16, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIt is important to recognize and reward your top executives for their hard work as a retention tool. In today’s episode we discuss ways go above and beyond to recognize and reward key executives in your company. We also discussed the importance of work life balance as a way to retain not only top executives but employees across your organization. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How to Retain Top Executives Through Recognition and Reward
July 16, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIt is important to recognize and reward your top executives for their hard work as a retention tool. In today’s episode we discuss ways go above and beyond to recognize and reward key executives in your company. We also discussed the importance of work life balance as a way to retain not only top executives but employees across your organization. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How to Retain Executives Through Peer Groups & Compensation
July 09, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBIn today’s episode we continued on the topic of employee retention through the importance of peer groups and compensation as it pertains to retention. Peer groups are critical for your executives to be apart of as they give that executive access to other executives to use as a sounding board. We also revisited compensation as it pertains to retention. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
Employee Retention: Career Alignment, On-boarding & Orientation
July 02, 2019 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBNow that you have your new employee, you then want to retain them at your company. In today’s episode we started discussing employee retention. We revisit the importance of company, career, culture, and job alignment, along with the on-boarding and orientation process for your new employee. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
Employee Retention: Career Alignment, On-boarding & Orientation
July 02, 2019 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBNow that you have your new employee, you then want to retain them at your company. In today’s episode we started discussing employee retention. We revisit the importance of company, career, culture, and job alignment, along with the on-boarding and orientation process for your new employee. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
Talent Retention Overview – Best Practices
June 25, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBIn today's episode we previewed what will be discussed over the next 5-6 weeks around the topic of talent retention. Stay tuned as we discuss strategies and tactics around retaining top talent for key roles in your organization. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
Talent Retention Overview – Best Practices
June 25, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBIn today's episode we previewed what will be discussed over the next 5-6 weeks around the topic of talent retention. Stay tuned as we discuss strategies and tactics around retaining top talent for key roles in your organization. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How to Present an Offer: Dos and Don’ts
June 18, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBExtending a job offer is an exciting time in the talent selection process. In today’s episode we wrapped up talent selection by discussing how to extend an employment offer to a candidate, along with some key strategies and tactics to help you and your team while presenting an offer. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How to Present an Offer: Dos and Don’ts
June 18, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBExtending a job offer is an exciting time in the talent selection process. In today’s episode we wrapped up talent selection by discussing how to extend an employment offer to a candidate, along with some key strategies and tactics to help you and your team while presenting an offer. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
5 Most Common Interview Biases & How To Avoid Them
June 11, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 5.5 MBIn today's episode we will discuss the most common interview biases that occur during the interview process and tips to avoid them. Stay tuned as we walk through what it means and how it effects the way your company selects top talent for your team. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
Tips To Ensure You Hire the Right Candidate
June 04, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 6.75 MBIn today’s episode we will discuss who should ask what questions and how to evaluate the responses. We will also discuss the use of talent assessment tools to assist in the selection process. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
3 Rules For Evaluating Top Talent, The Right Way
May 28, 2019 16:00 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MBIn today's labor market, evaluating your candidates for your top positions is paramount to finding the best “fit’ for your critical hires. In today's episode we will cover three key elements to evaluate your candidates, cultural or company fit, career motivational fit, and job skills/experience fit. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How To Best Select Your Interview Team And Evaluation Process
May 20, 2019 20:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBIs your selection process ready? In today’s episode we discuss the “who” of talent selection. Who should be involved and when should they be involved in the process? Your process needs to be well-planned and managed, today you will learn some tips and tactics to help select the right candidate for your company. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How To Best Select Your Interview Team And Evaluation Process
May 20, 2019 20:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBIs your selection process ready? In today’s episode we discuss the “who” of talent selection. Who should be involved and when should they be involved in the process? Your process needs to be well-planned and managed, today you will learn some tips and tactics to help select the right candidate for your company. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
Key Aspects To Selecting Top Talent
May 14, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 5.8 MBYour company did a great job attracting some top talent, now in this very competitive market, are you ready to select the best candidate for your company? In today’s episode we will touch on the five areas companies should focus on to have an effective talent selection process. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
Key Aspects To Selecting Top Talent
May 14, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 5.8 MBYour company did a great job attracting some top talent, now in this very competitive market, are you ready to select the best candidate for your company? In today’s episode we will touch on the five areas companies should focus on to have an effective talent selection process. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How Your Company Brand Makes An Impact
May 07, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBTalent attraction in today’s environment is a challenge, your company’s brand matters. In today’s episode we’ll discuss how your brand plays a critical role in attracting the best talent to your organization. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How Your Company Brand Makes An Impact
May 07, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBTalent attraction in today’s environment is a challenge, your company’s brand matters. In today’s episode we’ll discuss how your brand plays a critical role in attracting the best talent to your organization. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How To Select Your Retained Executive Search Firm
April 30, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 6.75 MBTalent attraction in today’s environment may lead you to partner with a Retained Executive Search firm. In this episode we’ll discuss how to select the firm that best fits for your company. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
How To Select Your Retained Executive Search Firm
April 30, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 6.75 MBTalent attraction in today’s environment may lead you to partner with a Retained Executive Search firm. In this episode we’ll discuss how to select the firm that best fits for your company. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique
Key Fundamentals To Driving The Best Talent Attraction
April 23, 2019 20:00 - 11 minutes - 5.13 MBTalent Attraction in today’s candidate-driven environment continues to challenge organizations. In this episode we’ll discuss the several elements of the talent attraction process, which includes how to manage internal versus external candidates, candidate market research and how to active your networks to attract the best talent. Connect with Scott Peterson on LinkedIn! Connect with Steve Yakesh on LinkedIn! Learn more about Versique