EFL Associates Executive Search & Talent Acquisition Blog

It's often the case that teams who feel valued at work are happier, more productive, and less likely to explore other employment opportunities. There are a variety of ways to show employees that they matter—whether through recognition programs and compensation incentives to simple gestures, like listening and taking action on employee feedback. Creating a strong company culture begins with understanding how to appreciate employees and taking the necessary steps to ensure your team knows they are valued at work.

A more inclusive and diverse workforce, including more females in executive leadership positions, is essential to driving organizational success. Here are just a few reasons why promoting and supporting women leaders should be a top priority for any organization.

In today’s turbulent environment, one of the most essential aspects of successful and methodical recruiting is speed. As the demand for higher education leaders continues to hold strong, having an efficient hiring and interview process can be the difference between struggling to fill key positions and thriving with exceptional talent leading your institution.

Can we finally take a deep breath regarding the pandemic? I'm not sure we can, and there are many substantial changes impacting employers that have arisen from the remote work phenomenon. Whether you prefer remote, hybrid or in-office, here are a few suggestions for success in evolving work environments.

Between the Great Resignation and emerging compensation trends, companies are caught in a pickle. What should they do? Here are a few ideas you may wish to consider as you navigate these waters for the first time in many years.

While returning to the office in a hazmat suit might be a drastic measure to get your teams back into the office, consider these realistic strategies to make coming back to the office a safe, engaging, and motivating experience for employees.

From leveraging technology to communicating compensation, here are three talent acquisition themes that should be on the minds of institutional leaders as we head into the homestretch of 2021.

COVID-19 has led to the Great Resignation — millions of people, from frontline workers to senior executives, voluntarily quitting their jobs. Further, more than 40% of workers are considering leaving their employers by the end of 2021, according to recent research by Microsoft.

Counteroffers are on the rise. For employers, especially those actively recruiting, anticipate the counteroffer. With top talent in high demand, it's dangerous not to have a plan for this situation. Consider these tips for dealing with and considering counteroffers.

Recruiting and training for key positions can be difficult, time-consuming, and expensive, even more so when filling a position that was unexpectedly vacated. Being proactive through succession planning makes the process more efficient.