Warren Buffet fires CEO over issues in strategy
Posted on Monday, July 2nd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
The head of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffet, fired the CEO of Benjamin Moore & Co. and although many thought it was because of an incident at a boat party earlier this month, Buffet recently made a statement that it was their differing opinions on the strategy of the company the lead to the firing.
Earlier this month, there were speculations that a mishap in Bermuda that lead to a boat sinking while Benjamin Moore executives were at a gathering, was the reason he was let go, but Buffet has said that this was not the reason.
In a letter dated June 21, Buffet stated that the he was unaware of the boat party until he read about in the news. Sources close Buffet stated that they do not believe that the boat party incident had any part in the firing of the CEO.
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Recruitment searches: Exclusive vs. Non-exclusive
Posted on Thursday, June 14th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Using a recruitment firm to help you find the best executive fit for your company is very important. Because of the importance of the position, the faster that it can be filled, the faster you can have your business operating at its best.
The effect that a non-exclusive and exclusive recruitment firm can change the way that a position is filled in your company. Companies have different requirements to fulfill in each type of contract.
For an exclusive recruiting contract, the company is not charged unless the company goes with the candidate that the recruiter finds. Also, the company can still use their hiring process to determine if this candidate is a match for them. Finally, a ‘retained search’ service contract is used in many exclusive contracts.
If you have any further questions on this process, the CEO recruitment professionals of Construction Hunters are experienced and available to help you determine what is best for you.
Entrepreneurs promote job growth during tough economic times
Posted on Monday, June 11th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Although there has been recession, workplaces that have been lead by entrepreneurs have expanded 16 percent in 2011.
A survey was recently done on the job growth in this sector and it was found that most of the jobs created were entry level, administrative and other experienced jobs. Nearly 81 percent stated that they created jobs that were positions designated for ‘experienced personnel.’
Sixty-eight percent stated that they plan to continue to increase the workforce in the area that the company is headquartered. Another 48 percent stated that they plan to increase the workforce in the country outside of the one that it is headquartered in.
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Filling leadership positions with the use of an executive recruitment firm
Posted on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
When filling the executive positions in your company, these decisions should not be taken lightly. The management of a company can mold how the company is run and many times a person that has just the right balance of all the qualities and experience that you are looking for, can be difficult to find.
This is why is may be a good idea for your company to enlist in the services of an executive recruitment firm that can narrow down the candidates to the best of the best.
An executive recruiting firm is especially important when looking to fill these positions: CEO, project executive, division manager, vice president of operations, estimator, general superintendent, director of marketing, president, chief financial officer, controller, manager of business development and field operation manager.
Matching the correct talent with the correct company is one of the benefits of using an executive recruitment firm. If your company is in need a new leader for a leadership position, contact the executive search and consulting firm of Construction Hunters today.