ISS Executive Search Partners https://issexecutive.com Executive Recruiter Mon, 11 May 2026 17:51:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 145584814 https://issexecutive.com/blog/why-more-companies-are-turning-to-specialized-search-partners-for-leadership-hiring/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:46:56 +0000 https://issexecutive.com/?p=344

Why More Companies Are Turning to Specialized Search Partners for Leadership Hiring

In today’s hiring market, leadership recruiting has become far more complex than simply posting a role and reviewing applicants.

Across manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, private equity-backed organizations, and other growth-focused businesses, many of the strongest leaders are not actively looking for new opportunities. At the same time, the cost of a poor leadership hire has become increasingly expensive — impacting operations, culture, productivity, retention, and long-term growth.

That is one of the reasons more organizations are turning to specialized search partners rather than relying solely on traditional recruiting methods.

Why Specialized Search Matters

Leadership hiring requires more than matching resumes to job descriptions.

Strong search partners bring:

  • Industry and market insight
  • Access to passive leadership talent
  • A more consultative hiring process
  • Proactive outreach and market mapping
  • Stronger alignment between leadership style, culture, and operational needs

Rather than depending heavily on active applicants alone, specialized search firms proactively identify and engage talent already succeeding within similar environments.

A More Strategic & Personalized Approach

At ISS Executive Search Partners, we believe leadership hiring should never feel transactional.

We take the time to understand each organization’s business, culture, operational environment, and long-term goals so we can identify leaders who not only fit the role, but who can genuinely strengthen the organization.

Through proactive outreach, strategic search execution, and a highly personalized approach, we help organizations secure leadership talent positioned to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Because the right leadership hire is never just about filling a position — it is about building stronger organizations for the future.

]]> 344 3 things you have to keep in mind when making your next hire! https://issexecutive.com/blog/3-things-you-have-to-keep-in-mind-when-making-your-next-hire/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 14:53:32 +0000 https://issexecutive.com/?p=322 The manufacturing industry currently has more than half a million open jobs today. 2.4 million jobs are expected to go unfilled over the next decade. In 2018, trade construction alone added 280,000 jobs. With companies rushing to fill these roles, it’s uncommon to hire the wrong people, which will end up costing more in the long run. Here are three things you have to consider when hiring in the manufacturing industry:

1. Hire candidates with the right skills for the right job.

The biggest recruiting challenge for manufacturing companies is finding candidates with the right technical skills — not only that, the candidate should have the skills necessary to fulfill the duties they will be assigned to. Manufacturing companies tend to have a high turn-over rate because new employees lack the right skills to do their jobs. To help you find the right candidate, display the job description early in the selection process and provide an overview of the day-to-day activities they’ll perform. This will provide the candidates with clear job expectations and will allow you to use those criteria to screen candidates as early as the online application.

2. Seek out candidates who will fit your company’s culture.

When recruiting for your next team member, always consider your company’s culture. Ask if their values, beliefs, behaviors, and experiences align with your company’s environment and vision. One mistake manufacturing companies make is hiring based on their resume alone. Hiring employees that aren’t culturally fit tends to lead to poor work quality and decreased job satisfaction, which results in high turnover rates. On the other hand, employees that mesh well with the culture and share the same values will most likely stay with the company for a long time and show superior job performance. To find out if the candidate fits well with the company’s culture, take them on an on-site tour. Assess their comfort levels in different environments and ask them about their experiences and how they like to work.

3. Pick candidates who communicate well.

Little is said about how important communication skills are in the manufacturing company. Poor communication can create unproductivity, bad quality, and personnel problems. In a machine-filled plant, communication is considered a “soft-skill,” many of the problems in manufacturing are symptoms of bad communication. The right candidate should be able to communicate effectively within the team. Seek out candidates who can work with their co-workers troubleshoot issues and achieve greater goals.  

These three qualities will help you find a strong team player that will help with the overall success of your company. Incorporating them in your hiring process is important but can be a lot of work. In a fast-changing industry and an increase in the workforce demand, companies fall into the trap of hiring fast and wrong.

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