The Seasonality of Search

The Seasonality of Search

Quantum gets asked many times by clients – “What time of year is best to kick off a new search?” The answer is of course whenever you need to – after a departure, retirement, or when the new FTE is finally approved. Clients can’t always pick an ideal time, but a...
The Importance of Calibration

The Importance of Calibration

As a former Partner at two different Top-10 Global Executive Search Firms I have learned a lot of best practices that I still use in our search firm, Quantum, today. However, there were a few things from a process perspective that I decided to do differently. One in...
Executive Search & Understanding Culture

Executive Search & Understanding Culture

From the Author of “HR BullCrap!” We all are aware of the cost of a wrong hire, but do we really understand the impact? There are numerous articles out there that spell out the astronomical amount of money companies spend on wrong hires ranging from $240,000...
Adapt For Success (Video included)

Adapt For Success (Video included)

On The Water ~ Over the years, I have found many parallels between the Executive Search industry and my second favorite hobby – fishing. Both have their challenges which I enjoy – but require you to adapt to situations along the way in order to get the best possible...
Creating Positivity

Creating Positivity

How one Executive Search firm chooses to create positivity in a challenging world Like you, we are concerned with the level of negativity in today’s world and would like create a positive vehicle to help others in need. There are many outstanding non-profit...