In today’s complex and fast-moving supply chain landscape, finding the right leadership talent can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. The best candidates aren’t usually applying online — they’re busy leading operations, driving innovation, and quietly delivering results within their organizations. That’s where specialized executive recruiters come in. At Direct Recruiters, Inc. [...]
By David Peterson, Managing Partner of Plastics and Flexible Packaging You spent time and energy to post the ad, sort through resumes, interview, and run a background check. Before making your final hiring decision, contact your candidate’s references to ask a series of qualifying questions. A job applicant will cast themself in the best possible [...]
By Mike Silverstein, Managing Partner of Healthcare IT & Life Sciences In spite of modern technology, data breaches remain a pervasive threat to business. With time, security hacks have become more frequent and more severe. To combat this growing threat, corporate America has begun to implement blockchain technology to provide advanced security measures. The healthcare [...]
By Rachel Makoski, Director of Food & Beverage Processing and Foodservice E&S Finding a great culture fit for the organization has become a critical factor in the hiring process. Studies have shown employees who fit the company culture increase employee engagement and add value as individual contributors as well as team players. As we all [...]
Success doesn't rely on luck. Success begins when developing a successful mindset. This mindset, in turn, builds character and ultimately creates success. There are 7 things that successful people have in common. Not to worry if you don’t have all seven. They can be learned from mentors or positive role models who can share tips [...]
Last year several new recruiting tactics were introduced. This year, we’ve seen them adopted and implemented. And many of these modern methods will shape the hiring process in 2019. We’ve analyzed many of these new tactics and technologies. Some are fleeting trends soon to be forgotten. But some of these new methods would be worth [...]
Managing your LinkedIn profile like a digital Rolodex could lead to countless missed professional opportunities. In spite of the many social platforms, LinkedIn remains the ideal social network for business professionals. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, more than 90% of recruiters rely on the platform to find candidates. And today, it’s used [...]
Networking events sometimes feel like speed dating. Talk to as many people as you can until you find a mutually beneficial connection. It can be less than comfortable. These events are created with the best of intentions, but trying to create organic conversation in a manufactured setting can be difficult. The thought of networking will [...]
You have made it to the final interview for your dream job and now the conversation is winding down. The interviewer asks you: “Do you have any questions for me?” Now is not the time to say “No”! This is your moment to interject your own personality, comments and leave a favorable impression. So many [...]
May 31, 2018 At the beginning of May, The Direct Recruiters Plastics and Flexible Packaging team attended NPE in Orlando, Florida. The show provided access to innovations, networking opportunities, technology, and ideas shaping the future of plastics. With over 2,180 exhibiting companies showcasing at NPE, it was the largest show in history. The DRI team [...]
May 29, 2018 By Rachel Makoski, Director of Foodservice Equipment and Supplies With it being the largest event in foodservice each year, it’s no surprise that last week’s National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show broke its record for a fourth year in row with more than 715,000 square feet of space at McCormick Place from [...]
May 16, 2018 By Norm Volsky, Director of Mobile HIT Earlier this month I attended ATA in Chicago, the world’s largest telehealth innovation and networking event. With over 4,500 participants at the event, I was able to meet with many leading professionals in the industry. Specifically, I enjoyed meeting with 14 innovative companies to [...]
HIMSS 2018 is less than one week away and the DRI Healthcare IT team is gearing up to join thousands of professionals to learn, network, and collaborate at the leading health information and technology conference. As the DRI HIT team attends annually, there are five key tips and tricks to remember each year, or to [...]
February 14, 2018 By Christy Fox, Director of Marketing What is the difference between management and leadership? To some, the words might seem interchangeable, however, this is not the case. Professionals across all industries should try to find a balance between the two to lead a successful team. Here are six points outlining the differences [...]
Norm Volsky, Director of Mobile Healthcare IT had the opportunity to interview Tim Coulter, COO of PreparedHealth. Mr. Coulter shared insights about his career in healthcare, as well as the interesting initiatives PreparedHealth is taking to help people get well faster in the comfort of their own home. Please tell us about yourself and PreparedHealth. [...]
January 30, 2018 By Rachel Makoski, Director of Food Service Equipment and Supplies You've landed your ideal candidate. The offer letter is back, notice has been given and you'll see them on their start date, right? Wrong. Nabbing a key player is only part of the battle. The real challenge to any organization is keeping him [...]
January 24, 2018 Robert Cohn, Managing Partner recently had the opportunity to interview WAGO Corporation President, Toby Thomann. Mr. Thomann answered questions regarding his career track, WAGO, the Automation space, and more. Please tell us about yourself and WAGO Corporation. I am originally from Akron, Ohio where I attended and graduated from The University of [...]
January 3, 2018 By Barb Miller, Marketing Manager If you’re seeking a job, standing out and capturing the attention of hiring managers and recruiters can be a challenge. This means that you have to cut through all the noise out there, online and offline, in order to make yourself easy to find. Here are a [...]
December 15, 2017 Norm Volsky, Director of Mobile HIT interviews Adam Kaufman, President and CEO of Canary Health. Mr. Kaufman shared the mission of Canary Health, interesting trend news, and a multitude of insights from his HIT career. Please tell us about yourself and the mission of Canary Health. I’m an Engineer and a Health [...]
November 14, 2017 Throughout the recruiting process, there are countless questions aimed towards finding out whether job candidates will be a fit for the company. A common topic recruiters and employers bring up when vetting jobseekers is salary. While this may have been the norm in the past, asking about previous pay history is now [...]
October 25, 2017 By Matthew Cohen, Practice Leader - Energy & Sustainability and HVAC/R As a recruiter, I routinely manage the expectations candidates during the offer stage of their interview process. Recently, the most negotiated piece of the offers I see besides salary is paid vacation time. For decades, the standard for vacation time in [...]
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