by Ken McGovern | Nov 17, 2025 | Team Development
Hiring great talent is hard enough. Keeping that talent is even harder. The truth is, you can find the perfect candidate, someone who checks all the boxes, fits the culture on paper, and seems eager to contribute, but if the onboarding experience misses the mark, the...
by Ken McGovern | Sep 16, 2025 | Executive Search, Interviewing
Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews: What We Have Gained and What We Have Lost Not long ago, an in-person interview was a non-negotiable part of the hiring process. Candidates expected to take time off from work, travel to a company’s office, and meet with...
by Ken McGovern | Jul 14, 2025 | Culture, Executive Search
“Culture Fit” has become one of the most overused and underexamined phrases in the hiring world. Companies proudly tout that they hire for it. Leaders list it as a top priority in their recruitment process. But peel back the layers, and an unsettling reality emerges....
by Ken McGovern | May 19, 2025 | Executive Search, Job Search
Let’s talk about a silent killer in your business. Not supply chain issues.Not inflation.Not even AI. I’m talking about open positions — and the cost of trying to fill them the wrong way. I’m stressing the WRONG. You might not see it right away. But it’s there.That...
by Ken McGovern | Mar 24, 2025 | Career
Losing a federal job—whether you saw it coming or not—is a moment that forces you to pause. For some, it’s a jarring disruption to a career that felt stable. For others, it’s an unexpected push toward something new, something that may have been sitting in the back of...
