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- What a Human Resources Partner Can Do for a Company
Situation When a long-time manufacturing client sought Acumen’s expertise to hire a Human Resource leader, little did they know that their needs were far greater. The company had been experiencing rapid growth and was struggling with filling positions, high rates of tardiness and absenteeism, bad hires, and supervisors who needed development. They had few formal… Read more: What a Human Resources Partner Can Do for a Company - Non-Profit CFO Finds Meaning and Mission in the For-Profit World
The Situation Our client, a global architecture, engineering, and construction firm with a specialty in sustainability and designing “living buildings” sought a CFO who could bring fresh new ideas from outside the industry as they were growing exponentially, into new markets and innovative new services. They were also seeking a CFO who could develop a… Read more: Non-Profit CFO Finds Meaning and Mission in the For-Profit World - When a National FI Organization Wanted a CIO, Acumen Delivered More
The Situation An Award-Winning National Mortgage Company was in need of a CIO, with solid leadership skills: able to manage, develop, and grow a talented team; have hard conversations when necessary; and able to streamline processes to allow the team to perform more efficiently. In addition, to being a strong leader, the organization required the… Read more: <strong>When a National FI Organization Wanted a CIO, Acumen Delivered More</strong> - How New Leadership at Multnomah County Health Department is Driving Innovation to Elevate Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Oregonians
“What Does it Mean to Be One Health Center?” For the Executive Officer of Oregon’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), this question was at the heart of the search for the health Center’s Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Operations Officer dyad which would help further the Health Center’s goals around healthcare integration, health and… Read more: How New Leadership at Multnomah County Health Department is Driving Innovation to Elevate Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Oregonians - How Investing in the Right Search Firm to Identify the Right Manager Leads to Longevity and Client Success
“Mike is the best hire I have ever made” ~ Leonard F., President The Situation Our client, a company engaged in the design and manufacturing of portable instruments for agricultural and environmental research, had urgent need for a world-class Quality Assurance Manager. They had previously been employing students, who were used to lower salary requirements,… Read more: How Investing in the Right Search Firm to Identify the Right Manager Leads to Longevity and Client Success - Sometimes You Get What You Need
“I really appreciated the willingness to reframe this position and the sophisticated approach to negotiating for both the client’s and candidate’s best outcome.” Technology Firm’s Vice President of Strategy, placed by Acumen. The Situation The placement of a Vice President of Strategy at an Oregon-born Technology Consulting & Professional Services firm did not follow the… Read more: Sometimes You Get What You Need - New CEO Breathes New Life and Innovation into Public-Sector Organization
By Molly Norton Acumen was retained to locate the next CEO for a leading-edge, respected, highly regulated Oregon-based quasi-governmental institution that has existed since the late ’70s. The organization was primed for new, visionary leadership to take them to the next stage of their evolution. The new CEO was hired following a national search and… Read more: New CEO Breathes New Life and Innovation into Public-Sector Organization - Acumen Helps Real Estate Development Client Secure Top-Tier C-Level-Talent to Bring World-Class Biotech Innovation to Portland
Acumen Helps Real Estate Development Client Secure Top-Tier C-Level-Talent to Bring World-Class Biotech Innovation to Portland - Acumen Case Study with Will Fox
Suzanne Hanifin speaks with Will Fox, COO of Precision Analytical on how Acumen did placing him and everything he has accomplished in a short amount of time. - How One Well-Placed HR Business Partner Can Transform an Enterprise and Mitigate Risk
A decades-old international transportation company needed a strategic HR leader who had the ability to lead following the strong Founder’s departure.
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- The Not-So-Secret Weapon of Cross-Industry Experience
Lessons learned from the Hiring For Good Podcast ”….Hiring a proven leader with cross-industry experience increases your organization’s ability to strategize and operate with innovation, agility, and resilience, three of the most pivotal markers for success in the modern business landscape“. - Hiring For Good Ep. 7 with Amina Moreau
Start-Ups are a world unto themselves, and the unique skill set required of successful founders at early-stage or pre-revenue companies is both demanding and unforgiving. What a pleasure it was for us to sit down with Amina Moreau, founder of Radious, a start-up that provides collaborative workspaces to companies embracing the “office” environment of a… Read more: Hiring For Good Ep. 7 with Amina Moreau - “Tell Me About Yourself” – The Do’s and Don’ts
Have you ever stumbled through the interview question, “Tell me about yourself”? Here is some advice to help you ace it! - Hiring For Good Ep. 6 Mya Chamberlin of Friendly House
Tune in to the latest episode of Hiring For Good Podcast featuring Mya Chamberlin, Executive Director of Friendly House, Inc.! Discover how leadership shapes not just companies, but entire communities and societies. Join us as we explore the transformative power of leadership and its impact on creating equitable spaces for all. About Friendly House: Friendly House… Read more: Hiring For Good Ep. 6 Mya Chamberlin of Friendly House - Hiring For Good Ep. 5 with Anja Taylor of Kinesis
About Anja Taylor: Anja is the President at Kinesis. Anja brings over a decade of leadership experience to her role at Kinesis. Her why is people — she is a champion and advocate for everyone on our team, as well as the teams of our clients. She is passionate about creating work environments that enable… Read more: Hiring For Good Ep. 5 with Anja Taylor of Kinesis - Charles Swatzell
As an English major, I loved studying critical theory. Wolfgang Iser’s “Reader Response Theory” was my favorite approach to eliciting meaning from a text. In RRR, Iser suggests that the meaning of any work is unique to the reader, as each person brings to it their own understanding and repertoire of experiences. The best readers… Read more: Charles Swatzell - Frustrated CEO Podcast Guest
- Hiring For Good With Acumen
Acumen has been honored to support clients and candidates who are doing truly impactful work in the world. Click on the video below to see some of the ways these leaders are bettering the communities in which they serve, for good. - Executive Search: Alignment of Organizational Goals and Values
During Acumen Executive Searches’ 16 years as an executive recruiting firm, we have supported numerous leadership recruitments. Whether it is a CEO, President, CFO, CTO, CIO, CHRO, COO, or a key director/manager, finding the right blend of technical skills and industry expertise is important, yet the biggest indicator of long-term success is the ability to… Read more: Executive Search: Alignment of Organizational Goals and Values - Hiring for Good Ep4 with Charles SwatzellJoin us on the latest episode of Hiring For Good Podcast presented by Acumen Executive Search, featuring a compelling discussion with Charles “Matt” Swatzell, CEO at Formos. Explore the transformative power of leadership in SaaS product development, mobile applications, and process management solutions. This episode is now available on all platforms! Hiring for Good Transcript 0:00 good morning… Read more: Hiring for Good Ep4 with Charles Swatzell