Best of the Best: Acquiring Top Talent for Your Company

Finding, hiring, and keeping top talent is a challenge for any company. In this ExecBlueprint, our authors discuss why and how to address these issues, as well as some additional challenges specific companies pose (such as location). They emphasize using a variety of recruiting options and asking the right questions to determine cultural fit and commitment. They warn against being overly optimistic, especially when hiring for the managerial level. They discuss how to establish a more effective hiring process to curtail the hidden costs of bad hires. And finally, they share insight on how work environment, challenging projects that maximize employees' talents, and thoughtful, appreciative perks can help retain that top talent once hired.