Tim Flanagan
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Sacred Cows
Starting your own company is an opportunity to set new policies in place that may be different from your old job. After 27 years working for a large search firm, I am happy to do away with contests for days off around holidays, which when the goal is met comes the inevitable, “You have earned the day off, but let your conscience by your guide” email from management. We were all commissioned sales folks, we know if we should take the time off or not! A Sacred Cow in our office was a policy or procedure that has become ubiquitous and so ingrained with the culture that it could not and probably … [Read More...]
Mentoring
Since starting my own Executive Search Firm about six weeks ago, I have found that one thing I miss from having been a Partner in a large established firm is mentoring. Over 25+ years, I have mentored dozens of very bright recruiters. Many have gone onto great careers in recruiting, some became Rookie of the Year, some have become partners in the firm and some have decided that headhunting is not their destiny, but (I hope) all learned something of value from me. I have gone though a range of emotions when mentoring from frustration when they just don’t get it to feeling like I am investing a … [Read More...]
What Clients Say . . .
Nancy Anton
"Tim and I worked together for a few years at Hobson Associates. I never hesitate to work with him as a recruiter. His foundation is sound, his … [More...]