“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 …
“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, …
Acumen hosts an open discussion on Recruiting “Perfect Fit” Leaders on Wednesday, May 18 from 3:00-3:45 PM (Pacific Time) Online Via Zoom No agenda, no sales pitches – just come and share your ideas, ask your questions, and gain insights. Suzanne Hanifin, CEO & Founder of Acumen Executive Search, will host this small group open …
“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 …
The pandemic forced us to alter our focus to what is most important: namely family, human connection, good health, flexible work arrangements, and most importantly, the “why.” Needs and criteria of top talent have changed dramatically. Note per a recent Bloomberg News article: At least some atop the corporate ladder seem to be paying attention. …
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