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Keeping The Talent You’ve Got
The market for great talent is still very tight. Companies in a hiring mode are solidly in the hunt...for your best people.
Stanley H. Davis
Aug 9, 20223 min read
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White Hot to Stone Cold: What’s in store for the (hiring) economy?
Lower inflation, keep the economy from entering a recession and limit labor-market damage---realistic or a storm warning?
Greg Mickelson
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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The Intricacies (and Emotions) of Succession Planning
In a family-owned business, there are myriad dynamics at play.
Stanley H. Davis
Jun 12, 20222 min read
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A Very Expensive Bad Executive Hire
Imagine making $700,000 in one day
Greg Mickelson
Jun 6, 20222 min read
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Finding Top Quality Hires During The Great Resignation
View the radio interview with Stan Davis, founding principal of Standish Executive Search.
Diane Boulanger
May 30, 20221 min read
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Today Is the Day To Get Ready For Tomorrow
The power is in the hands of the owner or CEO to make the tough decision to get ready for tomorrow, today. Therein lies their legacy.
Greg Mickelson
May 19, 20222 min read
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Standish Executive Search Celebrates 10th Anniversary
5/1/12--Standish Executive Search launches an executive search firm that serves mid-sized enterprises. Now, the firm celebrates 10 years.
Diane Boulanger
May 2, 20221 min read
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Highly Anticipated Return of The Business Value Forum Kicks Off On May 11
After a "Covid hiatus," The Business Value Forum welcomes you back with the upcoming event: "A People Operating System" on May 11 at Bryant.
Stanley H. Davis
Apr 23, 20222 min read
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What Does the Right Leader Look Like?
Nine tips for addressing the challenge to build a first-class management team--and when it's time for you to hand over the reins.
Stanley H. Davis
Apr 17, 20222 min read
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A Business’s Silent Killer
The thrust to grow or change a business can awaken a virus that may be lurking in any enterprise—a debilitating breach of ethics.
Stanley H. Davis
Apr 10, 20223 min read
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A Story About Stepping Down
Many business founders don’t recognize that their leadership assets likely won’t meet the eventual needs of their expanding enterprise.
Stanley H. Davis
Mar 27, 20222 min read
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Lies, Damned Lies and Interviews
A particularly insidious (and also hilarious) account of a Zoom "interview fraud" and why due diligence in recruiting is important.
Greg Mickelson
Mar 18, 20222 min read
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The Millwright Died
There is much that we don’t know about employees. Let's take the time to know the additional talents that people bring to work every day!
Stanley H. Davis
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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When Less Expensive Costs More
You can get to the finish line more quickly by doing things purposefully and with focus than by rushing with no real plan.
Greg Mickelson
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging Names New Executive Director
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging names new Executive Director in a search led by Standish Executive Search.
Stanley H. Davis
Feb 24, 20222 min read
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The Keystone for Successful Baby Boomer Succession
Thousands of Baby Boomer business owners are facing the largest question of their careers: "Who is going to take over the family business?"
Kelley Small
Feb 17, 20224 min read
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A Succession Case Study
A second-generation owner made a serious assessment of future leadership prospects at his Vermont-based company.
Stanley H. Davis
Feb 13, 20225 min read
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A Primer: How to Hire the Wrong Leader
They say "one bad apple spoils the bunch." Business success hinges on good leaders, yet too often they hire the wrong one. Ten reasons why.
Stanley H. Davis
Feb 4, 20223 min read
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Executive Search Firms: Not Just for the Fortune 500 Anymore
Executive search, which was originally conceived as a service to the largest corporations, is now accessible to the mid-sized enterprise.
Greg Mickelson
Jan 26, 20222 min read
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Pay Equity: What’s actually fair?
As states consider pay equity laws, consider this: Pay is more than money. It’s recognition. It’s motivation. What is a fair approach?
Stanley H. Davis
Jan 12, 20221 min read
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