by Jeff Black | Jun 25, 2012 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black
Sometimes, the unexpected can feel good – a recent email I received was a great example. It came from a fellow that I didn’t know but had invited me to connect on LinkedIn (and I realize this happens a lot for most of us). His follow up email caught me by surprise as...
by Jeff Black | Apr 25, 2012 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black
My thanks to over 400 people who offered their opinion on the question posed in my recent story entitled: The New Perk – Social Responsibility. The “Yes or No” question was: “Do you believe that employee loyalty will improve as a direct result of the company choosing...
by Jeff Black | Apr 1, 2012 | Jeff Black
Recently an executive leader had an unexpected experience in a retained search with our firm. I believe this helps illuminate how candidate experience can be a key to a company’s brand and “success” in recruiting. The former SVP of HR for a nationwide retailer was a...
by Jeff Black | Jan 31, 2012 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black
I have a family of Brown Eyed Girls, and that song has always been a big favorite among the four of us. We used to listen to it driving around with our daughters when they were little. You might have a similar experience with songs that matter a lot to you.Recently,...
by Jeff Black | Nov 16, 2011 | A Relationship Story, Jeff Black
I admit it, I’ve lived my life from a highly individualistic perspective. That’s how my family worked, and I know it’s pretty normal in the American culture. That’s a good thing, of course, but what surprises me is that I’m just now realizing how different this makes...