Driving Innovation and Impact: A Case Study of Enabling Growth and Building Capability
M SEARCH Sponsors Family Fun Day at North Beach Elementary??
We were thrilled to have sponsored Family Fun Day at my daughter Zia’s school!? All the children, teachers, and parents had a blast as we all truly believe in the power of community partnership and the critical importance of supporting our local public schools since these amazing kids are our future leaders. Many studies have shown that kids develop improved behavior and social skills when parents are more involved at school.? Family has always been # 1 for me, and it was great to also have Zia’s grandparents from the UK visiting during this time.??
Tina Engineer McRae - Founder & President?
Transforming HR: Enabling Growth and Building Capability in a Global Food Manufacturer
Our client: A global food manufacturer headquartered in South Florida, with 500+ employees.?
Situation?
This thriving business was setting out to grow and double their revenue over the next 5 years. As they embarked in a transformational journey to scale productivity, the company reached out to M SEARCH to hire the right HR Leader who would align the capability of their People & Culture organization to the needs of the upcoming growth. That group had been historically operating under a Finance Leader. As complex situations around compliance, employee engagement and recruiting were emerging, it was time to bring in extensive Human Resources expertise to build a comprehensive approach to efficient, automated People operations and thoughtful skills building Talent Management. The client also requested the Leadership Advisory team at M SEARCH to kick start building their HR Capability by ensuring the interim HR leadership, and organizing a seamless transition with their future leader.?
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M SEARCH Poll Digest??
According to our latest poll , 70% of organizational leaders rely primarily on their “gut” when making Executive hiring decisions. While relying on gut instincts has many potential benefits, such as expedited decision-making and more intuitive culture fit assessment, relying solely on gut instincts can be problematic for several reasons.?
The main concern being that instincts can be influenced by personal biases, stereotypes, and unconscious prejudices. Depending solely on gut feelings can lead to hiring decisions that are based on subjective factors rather than objective qualifications and skills. As humans, we have a natural inclination to surround ourselves with people who think and act the way we do. This can sometimes lead to interviewers ignoring potential red flags, or missing out on the potential gains achieved when an organization has diverse teams, that may have otherwise been highlighted using a more data-driven approach.??
Relying on intuition alone means disregarding the valuable information that can be obtained through a systematic evaluation of a candidate's qualifications, experience, and track record. Objective data, such as resumes, assessments, and references, provide reliable insights into a candidate's abilities and potential fit for a role.?
Organizations can mitigate these risks by using a combination of methods, including structured interviews, skill assessments, reference checks, and other data-driven evaluation techniques. These approaches provide a more comprehensive and objective view of candidates, leading to better-informed hiring decisions and increased chances of finding the right fit for the organization.??
Fernando Vega - Vice President, Executive Search?