Hire Thoughts
Our tips and insights on jobs and hiring.
40 Under 40: Meet Will Rush, a zen fintech founder who wants to educate your kids about crypto
Every year I talk with thousands of people with incredible talent, immense potential, and dynamite personalities. Believe me, then, when I tell you that it’s rare to find someone who leaves me truly amazed. Will Rush is one of those finds. In fact, he’s so special...
Happy Holidays from PS Partners
Happy holidays! After a long year where too many emails are simply not “finding us well,” I’m hoping this cute polar bear brings you a little holiday cheer! On behalf of myself and the PSP team, I must say we are immensely grateful for you all — our dearest clients,...
The Labor Market is Tight. It’s Time to Change the Way You Hire
If you suspect your hiring strategies aren’t working anymore, I’m here to tell you that you’re probably right. Tactics that worked before the COVID-19 pandemic are no longer bringing in the desired pool of candidates. That’s because we’ve entered a candidate-driven...
Congratulations to our Dorse, Thermetrics, Adaptiva and Pushpay executive hires
Wow! This fall has been a busy one for PS Partners. We are thrilled to announce four executive hires for four growing companies. It has been a privilege to partner on these searches and we look forward to watching these executive hires thrive in their new positions....
Salary negotiations: What employers need to know right now
For employers and candidates alike, salary negotiations can be one of the more challenging parts of the hiring process. In the current market, job openings outnumber the available talent, making it an “employee’s market”. For job seekers, this is good news, with more...
5 Hiring Best Practices for Employers
Today's job market is competitive, making hiring best practices more important than ever. Candidates are looking for fulfilling work with organizations that will value what they have to offer. Companies are looking for candidates who will bring the perfect combination...
How To Hire the Best Chief Marketing Officer
Hiring a Chief Marketing Officer (or CMO) is no small task. In fact, it can be quite daunting, even for an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO). It’s important to find someone with the right experience and skills, the right network, and the right leadership style...
Mandatory Employer Vaccinations: What You Need to Know
I’m not envying my friends in human resources and leadership roles lately. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, they continue to have to make tough calls regarding the health and safety of their employees. The latest debacle? Whether or not to require mandatory...
The Top 10 Job Skills That Are In Demand In 2021
In this era of innovation and change, do your employees have the job skills necessary to push your company into the future? From technical expertise in blockchain and cloud computing, to the softer competencies of creativity and collaboration, having a team with the...
Congratulations to our recent Adaptiva placements
Adaptiva hires Sonia Martinez (CMO) and Vern LeBlanc (Senior Director of Information Security) As readers of this blog are already aware, Adaptiva has been active on the hiring front for quite some time. The Kirkland-based endpoint-management software recently...