Posts by Cabell Poindexter

The age of technology has brought about new methods of communication—social media, email, texting, messaging, etc. Some may argue these mediums are simpler and more efficient. However, oftentimes traditional methods win out. When it comes to communication, nothing will ever beat a good, old-fashioned conversation.  People are an organization’s most costly—and most valuable—asset. That’s why…

The brand of an organization is built and nurtured by the marketing department. There are many factors that impact the image of a brand, such as web presence, social media perception, benefits, culture, etc. However, the responsibility of building a positive brand image does not lie solely on the shoulders of the brand team. If…

Senior leaders can make or break a company.  Various studies show that the failure rate of executives coming into new companies is 30-40% after 18 months. In a tough hiring market, like the one we’re currently experiencing, finding a true game-changing leader is extremely challenging.  Furthermore, making a hiring mistake is extremely costly in terms…

According to the US Department of Labor, the cost of a bad hiring decision can be as much as 30% of an employee’s annual salary.  Let’s do a little math.  That is at least $30,000 in lost expenses for a six figure salary.  The good news is you can make a smarter hire if you…

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being. Getting enough quality sleep affects physical health, mental health and quality of life.  The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports that several nights of losing sleep—even a loss of just 1-2 hours per night—affects your ability to function and be productive. A leadership…

We aren’t headhunters. We don’t find applicants. We don’t fill jobs. If this is what you are looking for, you shouldn’t work with us. We are an executive search firm comprised of professional search consultants.  So, what do we do? 1 – We work with the best of the best. We strive to make the…

Internal recruiters are an important part of every company and certainly have their strengths. They are skilled at filling entry level or middle management roles as well as successfully executing internal moves between positions or departments. However, if you are a hiring manager responsible for filling critical positions, there are likely some important things your…

Increasing demand for talent in an increasingly tight job market means companies must wake up, take note and be proactive. We see the forecasts, the continual rise in numbers, the warnings blasted across our news feeds.  Yet, so many are content to sit back on their laurels with their proverbial blinders on.  It’s time to…