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While sites like LinkedIn are useful when looking to fill entry-level and mid-tier job openings, many executive search firms maintain large-scale networks comprised entirely of C-suite candidates that can be leveraged during times of need. But when engaging with a dedicated search firm, this partnership will expose your organization to an entirely new segment of the candidate market: passive candidates. That’s why it’s important to leverage a dedicated search partner that can guide you on the “do’s” and “don’ts” during these critical moments in the process. From initial sourcing and screening efforts to the candidate’s eventual onboarding, your chosen executive search firm will offer comprehensive support to ensure that your organization operates properly.

Here are some of the most pressing operational and remote workforce risks that companies need to be aware of: Managing a robust business strategy can prove difficult if organizations have an archaic operational structure and systems in place. Businesses should also continue to monitor for potential spam emails and phishing attempts that can be used to lure employees to commit fraud in exchange for a significant payback. Whether managers are implementing 360-degree feedback, conducting pulse surveys, or holding periodic, cross-functional discussions, these tools can prove effective in sorting out the “good” employees from the “bad. As businesses look ahead to 2021, it will be critical that businesses augment and retain their staff of auditing professionals and boost their auditing budgets to support more comprehensive audit strategies in the new year.

In today’s virtual environment, facilitating a proper onboarding process for a new executive has proven to be more challenging than ever. TalentRise—Carl Kutsmode and Kristen Lampert—partnered with Christy Pearson of Strategic Talent Solutions to offer insight around the importance of laying a solid foundation for executive onboarding. Depending on the size of the organization and the complexity of the role, it can take anywhere from six months to a year to properly integrate a new executive. Download the E-Book today to discover how to optimize your organization’s onboarding strategies.

As companies eagerly look ahead to 2021, a recent report published by Gartner provides a glimpse of the top five priorities for HR leaders heading into the new year. According to the report, only 19% of Gartner’s respondents believe their workforce can effectively change direction based on shifting workplace needs or changing demands. In the new year, expect businesses to re-examine their cultural values and explore new ways to build more effective team alignment in virtual, remote, and in-office settings. Leveraging team development and collaboration tools can help leaders resolve conflict, improve communication, and drive business results in a way that bridges the in-person/virtual divide.