Training and Development: The Key to Attracting and Retaining Talent
In today’s competitive employment environment, learning and development programs can make a major impact on both employee retention and recruiting appeal.
The Three Pillars of a Successful Partnership
In some cases, the search process can elicit the need for difficult conversations. When we commit to a client, we immerse ourselves in the company’s culture, history and values—to the point that candidates have, at times, mistaken us for internal employees.
How We Build Our Executive Talent Pipeline
The Townsend team recently took over an unsuccessful search from one of the largest search firms in the world. That firm was paid top dollar to place an executive at a private equity-sponsored portfolio company; the company got mediocre results from the search firm and hired someone who ultimately did not work out.
How Your Resume Can Scream Next-Level Employee With Tony Gerbino
Employers are hiring PEOPLE, and the interests and attributes you include speak to you as a person and why you may be a fit for a team.
Sharing your interests allows the recruiter to find a commonality or ground and build a real connection. Many hiring managers consider this during the application process – it’s essential to have a relevant skill set, but do I want to spend most of my days with this person?
CEO Boosts Company Value in Townsend-Led Private Equity Placement
A private equity firm needed a new CEO to drive growth, structure and leadership in a portfolio company. They turned to Townsend Search Group to deliver change-making talent.
Framing the Challenge
After adding an automotive engineering services company to their portfolio, a private equity firm approached Townsend to lead the search for a new CEO. The company was underperforming, with a lagging commercial strategy. The client needed reenergized leadership to organize and focus the operation for growth.
