The pre-interview statement, that we often hear when preparing a candidate for an interview is.. “I will be interviewing them, as much as they are interviewing me” No, no, and no. We call this the “kiss of death”. This philosophy…
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Shutting the Revolving Door of Top Talent
The Life Sciences seem to be heating up just as the weather starts to cool down. The biotech index and funding are at record levels far surpassing their previous highs. Everyday within the life sciences another article comes out touting…
Retention is Key
Now three quarters in to the year there have been some valuable learning lessons and observations in staffing. The first is that a perceived lack of skilled talent has been identified as a top reason why companies struggle to find…
No Longer the Only Bank in Town
In the third quarter, we saw banking become an increasingly customer-driven market. Some may argue that it has always been customer-driven, but it’s more evident these days that your bank is far from the only one in town, with an…
Revenue Is Key
This month, I had a very insightful conversation with a commercial lending team lead in North Carolina. When asked about the state of his business, his response was, “We are like every other community bank right now — expenses are…
Strong Growth and Bankers’ Fatigue
In the second quarter of 2014, many of our clients shared with us that their markets are going beyond the point of being overbanked, creating an atmosphere of bankers’ fatigue. This is a term used by a frustrated Chief Lending…
Despite Merger Mania, Life Sciences Sector Continues to Show Strength
Just this morning, a Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed that the US economy added a robust 288,000 jobs and unemployment fell to 6.1%, the lowest it has been in the Obama presidency. Moreover, according to TRG’s own research, life…
Benefits of Contract Staffing
Increased hours and additional stress from this demand can adversely affect employee morale and work product results. Plus, absences increase with vacations and holiday time, so the dilemma presents itself…. How do we get it all done? The answer: Contract…
Two Banks for Every Candidate
There has been a major shift in the banking market for candidates and employers within the past few months. While there is an influx of unqualified candidates applying to banking positions, as we discussed last month, the opposite is true…
Competing in a Candidate Driven Marketplace
The quest for talent in the life sciences and for professional talent overall seems to be heating up just like the weather. Just this morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported another 227,000 jobs were added to the economy in…