Always Be Recruiting is the clear message from my guest, Hanley Holcomb. From Wall Street to investing, operating, and now executive recruitment, Hanley Holcomb, a Partner at Signal Partners shares his advice on why CEOs should always be recruiting and how the recruiting industry is always developing with the market. He shares what it takes for companies to win in today’s talent war. Whether he is helping a CEO to find their COO or CFO, or helping a Private Equity fund look for MDs or Associates, Hanley leverages his toolkit to bring top talent to his clients. In this episode he also shares the common mistakes companies make when it comes to both talent acquisition and retention. Leading with Empathy and Respect, Hanley has built a practice that consistently yields positive outcomes for his clients as it relates to finding the best talent for their scale, size, and needs.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:34 Supporting Private Equity & VC Hiring
7:02 Market Insights
9:12 Creating an Effective Interview Process
12:56 People Due Diligence
16:51 Understanding Candidate EQ
17:50 Evaluating EQ and Coaching Clients on EQ
24:21 Having Clarity Before Hiring
28:43 Engagement with a Recruiting Partner
31:47 Navigating Chaos During a Transaction
36:54 ROI on Hiring A Recruiting Firm
43:24 Best Practices: Do’s and Don’ts
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