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Efficient Recruitment for Associations The Added Value of Executive Search Christophe de CALLATAY Managing Director for Europe, Israel & Africa 1
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Recruitment channels Trends shaping the future of recruitment Resources for Associations Added value of retained Executive Search Pros and cons (as a client & candidate) Overview 2
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Recruitment methods Internal Transfer & promotion Job posting Employee referrals Unsolicited resumes Campus interviews HR/In-house External E-recruitment (social media, job boards, …) Employment agencies Advertisement & Selection Executive Search 3
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All jobs are not equal Executive Search Selection / Job Boards Staffing agencies Retained Contingency Mass recruitment 4
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The « invisible » market 80% of C-suite positions are not advertised Transactional (HR) Management consulting (CEO, Board) 5
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It’s all about connecting talent to opportunities 100K CVs/week 6
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Talent Acquisition Technology & professional networks 7
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Quick facts about Launched in 2003, 433 million members today While about 75% of C-suite executives are on LinkedIn (basic features), only about 10% are active users Executives at smaller organizations log in more frequently, are more likely to pay for premium accounts, and use LinkedIn as a communications tool more often than executives at midsized and large companies. 40 million students and recent college graduates = LinkedIn's fastest-growing demographic 8
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Recruitment resources for associations 9
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Why use executive search ? 10
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Few years ago « old boys network » Today a management profession in its own right Management/leadership consultant = trusted advisor Both a science and an art In depth knowledge of the industry, sector, function Placing people who make a big impact ! Executive search in a nutshell 11
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Added value of retained search Senior/critical/complex positions C-Suite; compensation 150k+ EUR Confidentiality is key (invisible market) Target select pool of candidates Passive candidates (not job seekers!) ‘Best available talent for a unique position’ Through rigorous process & methodology Long list > short list > interviews > referrences Sourcing = 10% vs. assessment = 90% Competence & culture fit 12
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Rigorous process 13
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High value service for senior leadership positions Strategic Human Capital advice You buy experience and judgment Retainer agreement implies exclusivity Not placement based fee (“success fee”) Fees are fixed or 33% of first year compensation (+ out of pocket expenses 10%) Guarantee (+/- 1 year) Off-limits (+/- 2 years) How does it work ? Retained vs. Contingency 14
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War for Talent: –Globalisation –Ageing demographics – Digitalisation, ICT –Company restructuring, M&A Corporate loyalty has evaporated : Companies & employees Gen Y, work-life balance Portfolio career management More organisations globally are using search Driving forces for search 15
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Impact of technology Analysis of position & requirements Identification of candidates Screening / shortlisting Judgement & selection Refererence checking MEDIUM DISRUPTIVE LOW 16
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Pros and Cons (for Non Profits) Get a search firm interested Relatively high fees (1/3 of first year compensation) In-depth knowledge of the sector ? Strategic Human Capital Rigorous process Proofed candidates Background checks Reference checks Media check Neutral advice Guarantee Off-limits 17
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Select a firm which: knows your industry/profession well Understands your needs Key functions of an Association leader: Running small secretariat (Finance, HR..) Lobbying Communications, fundraising & partnerships Member engagement Programs & project management Network, high-level relationships Executive search for non profit 18
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Appoint an AESC member firm 19
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Use advertisement? Rely on Linkedin / social media? Use a success-fee / contingency firm? Do it yourself? What are the alternatives? 20
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