The FTC Bans Noncompetes
A Head of Marketing previously restricted by a noncompete may now have more career mobility, because they would not be considered as holding a “policy-making position”
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Sam Altman & OpenAI: The Executives Behind the Crisis
Sam Altman was fired and finally rehired in 48h. What is the executive team behind the crisis.
April Jobs Report: Assessing Growth
Employment increased by 428,000 in April, with the unemployment rate remaining unchanged at 3.6 percent, as reported recently by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report detailed job growth…
Making the Most of Internal Talent in a Tight Labor Market
As the economy tightens and the competition remains fierce to retain the most talented workers, many companies are searching for innovative ways to retain talent. As with many thorny business…
4 Key Considerations for Your Return-To-Office Plan
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on corporate culture was so instantaneous and radical that even as life begins going back to “normal,” those in charge of making decisions about…
Remote Positions: How To Set Your Company Up For Success
When COVID-related lockdowns first hit the world’s corporate offices, executives rushed to get their employees working from home and (hopefully) continuing to contribute productively. Now, as lockdowns ease and companies…
Quick Tips for Crafting a Successful Work-From-Home Policy
ACCUR Recruiting Services has long been set up to accommodate remote work — that’s part of what allows us to serve many cities all over the world and coordinate fully…
How Major Companies are Getting Serious About Climate Change
We’ve written previously about how important sustainable development strategies are for employee retention. Turns out that companies are increasingly getting serious about concrete plans to mitigate climate change through their…
Coronavirus and Business: An Update
Covid-19 coronavirus disease is a global health threat that is evolving fast, and quickly shaping new demands in the business community. Here are some of the developments we’re tracking: Coronavirus…
Hire Digitally Literate Candidates by Asking the Right Questions
The advent of digital media has made the task of recruiting for large marketing organizations much more challenging. Marketing execs used to have the luxury of taking weeks or months…
Five Goals for Talent Acquisition in 2020
The beginning of the year always gets us to thinking about goals, everything from eating better to attaining a more optimal work-life balance. Companies, too, can benefit from this time…
ACCUR Decade in Review
What a decade it’s been in the world of executive recruiting! We have a host of new technological innovations promising to make our jobs easier and our candidate-company matches even…
ACCUR Explainer: Interview Questions Do’s and Don’ts
Please note: This post is not intended to provide legal guidance. Please consult with you attorney for the relevant law in your locality. We’ve previously created a guide to interview…
Work-from-home & Remote Work Policies: Are They For You?
We recently did a survey on what non-financial perks drive employee satisfaction the most, and there was a clear winner: work-from-home policies come out on top. When you look at…
What is a Chief Revenue Officer and Why Would You Want to Hire One?
“Chief Revenue Officer” is a relatively new addition to the C-Suite, but it’s proving popular with a number of mainstream companies. So popular, in fact, that some are even eliminating…
End of Summer Resource Roundup
As summer comes to a close, we know many of our colleagues are out there enjoying barbecues, hitting the beach, and, of course, gearing up for an energetic Q4 and…
When to Consider an RPO
In addition to offering our clients the typical retained or contingency executive recruiting services, ACCUR Recruiting Services is sometimes contacted to be an “RPO provider.” In this article, we want…
Customs in Working Hours Around the World
“If you’re not planning to work on Saturday, don’t even bother coming in one Sunday,” is an old saying that is sometimes attributed to legendary workaholic Walt Disney. The subject…
Do You Have a Talent Acquisition Strategy?
Companies that are able to attract and retain the best talent year after year, regardless of whether the economy is up or down, don’t achieve that enviable position simply by…
Executive Compensation: How to Set a Realistic Salary Range
On the face of it, setting a salary range for an executive position should be straightforward. After all, we’re just talking about numbers, right? Scratch the surface, however, and salary…
Fastest Growing Companies in South Florida
Recently, we looked at South Florida’s emergence as a tech renaissance. But it’s not just the tech sector that’s driving growth in the “sunshine state.” A hospitable climate for entrepreneurship…
Why French Tech is Having a Moment
French Tech is having a moment. While Britain has often dominated the discussion of tech startups in Europe, because of Brexit and other economic pressures, France is making a strong…
South Florida’s Tech Renaissance
The tech and startup scene nationally shows no sign of slowing down: across industries, there is a huge demand for innovative thinking and novel approaches to old problems in commerce….
What Kind of Sales Manager Do You Need for CPG or Retail Business?
Sales managers play a critical role any type of company who has a retail distribution chain: from jewelry to cosmetics, liquor to watches. We are often called on to fill…
To Conduct Effective Candidate Interviews, Focus on These Four Goals
Interviewing job candidates is critical but stress-inducing. How can you make sure the candidate you’re speaking with won’t turn out to be a dud? How can you get past canned…
Insight Report: Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry
As a part of a continuing series, we are bringing you insights gained from polls of our candidate base. This time, we polled our candidates on their willingness to consider…
Successful Expansion in the United States: It Starts with Your First Hire(s)
When you are looking to expand in a US market, you will naturally wrestle with the question: do I want to send a general manager from the home office or…
The Hidden Costs of Developing Business in the US
You are a successful European company in luxury goods or other retail, and you want to get into the US. What do you need to know? At ACCUR Recruiting Services,…
Cultural Differences Matter: The Art of Making a Successful Cross-Cultural Hire
A question that we’re faced with frequently is how should a European company, be it in luxury goods, consumer goods or any other retail categories, approach critical American hires? “Culture”…