I’ve been in recruiting long enough to know that not all metrics are created equal. Sure, time-to-hire looks great in a quarterly report. It’s tidy, trackable, and makes for a compelling slide in a stakeholder meeting. And everyone loves to brag about a big applicant pool — “Look how [...]
You Can’t Automate Chemistry It all started with a string of “almosts.” I was working with a biotech client—sharp team, innovative tech, and a clear sense of what they needed in a hire. They weren’t winging it. They had a solid job description, a defined scope, and a thoughtful [...]
I remember the first time I had to write a job description for a biotech IT leadership role. I stared at my screen, cursor blinking, and felt completely stuck. I had a list of technical requirements from the hiring manager, a vague company overview, and a gut feeling that [...]
The first time I helped a biotech company find an IT leader, I learned something crucial. Biotech isn’t like other industries when it comes to hiring tech talent. The stakes are higher, the regulatory landscape is more complex, and the right hire can make the difference between seamless operations [...]
With Thanksgiving coming up fast, I’d like to say thanks to everyone I work with — not just my colleagues here at The Swan Group, but the people who trust their hiring goals to me and everyone in my wider network who inspires me every day. When I think [...]
As we near the end of 2024—and before you get totally consumed with the holiday madness—it’s a good time to take stock of the current state of your career. In this month’s newsletter, we talk about the lessening stigma of taking career breaks, what to do when you’re thinking [...]
Hope this mid-summer check-in finds you kicking back in a comfy lounge chair with a cold refreshment and a soft breeze. In honor of Independence Day, this newsletter will explore the concept of "unbossing" and how to foster employee autonomy for better productivity. We'll discuss the importance of giving [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Cofounder of Blue Rock Search – A member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices, Ruben Moreno, Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Office Rookies Who Ask for the World Plano, TX 4/10/2019 By: Sue Shellenbarger It can be an awkward standoff. After only [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Zach Woodruff, Director of Interim Services of The Roman Healthcare Group – A member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices, Featured in Monster, What to Expect When You Sign Up With a Temp Agency Plano, TX 4/1/2019 By: Dawn Papandrea As more and more [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Stephen Provost, Managing Partner of Prestige Scientific – A member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices, Featured in Monster, Are you Recession Proof? By: Kate Ashford Plano, TX 3/20/2019 With the stock market fluctuating and the world in turmoil, people fear a recession, even [...]
