Why retained search
As the Founder and Lead Talent Partner at Tabata Search, my journey in the world of executive recruitment has taken me through fascinating interactions with renowned retail and consumer brands. These include giants like Williams-Sonoma, Gap Inc., Charming Charlie, Destination Maternity, Tiffany & Company, and Bulgari. My enriching tenure at Korn Ferry has further crystallized my understanding of the executive search landscape, specifically the tremendous value retained search brings to organizations.
So, the question arises, "Why retained search?" Let me illustrate why a retained search approach often outshines other methods when it comes to executive-level recruiting.
Dedicated Partnership: In a retained search, the firm becomes an extension of your organization, investing time and resources to understand your culture, objectives, and leadership needs. This deep understanding enables them to source and engage candidates who align with your strategic vision and fit seamlessly into your corporate environment.
Quality Focus: Retained search firms commit to filling a position to the client’s utmost satisfaction. This responsibility propels them to focus on quality, rigorously assessing each candidate’s qualifications, leadership potential, and cultural fit. This dedication to quality ensures you're getting a shortlist of truly exceptional candidates.
Extensive Network: Retained search consultants bring an expansive network to the table, cultivated over years of industry practice. Their reach extends beyond active job seekers to include passive candidates who may be the perfect fit for your role but aren't actively on the market.
Confidentiality: When filling high-level roles, privacy is paramount. Retained search firms ensure this by handling each step of the process with discretion, keeping the search confidential until you’re ready to announce your new executive leader.
Comprehensive Process: Retained search is not just about placing a candidate; it’s about ensuring their success in the role. The firm assists in every phase, from defining the role, sourcing and assessing candidates, to facilitating negotiations, onboarding the selected executive, and follow-up.
Market Insights: Retained search firms stay abreast of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent movement, providing crucial market insights that can shape your search and decision-making process.
At Tabata Search, we espouse the values of a retained search and consider our clients as partners. We strive to understand your business intimately, allowing us to find executives who can lead your organization towards its strategic objectives, foster a positive culture, and successfully navigate the ever-evolving business landscape.
In conclusion, "Why retained search?" Because it's about more than just filling a role. It's about dedicated partnership, quality focus, expansive networking, utmost confidentiality, a comprehensive approach, and market insights. A retained search firm, armed with specialized skills and resources, becomes an invaluable partner in your journey to find the ideal executive leader.
Whether you're an established organization or a growing start-up, considering a retained search approach for your executive hiring needs can be a game-changer. It may be the decisive factor in securing a leader who will not just join your organization, but enrich it, propel it, and carry your legacy forward.
Shanna Groban is the Founder and Lead Talent Partner for Tabata Search. With many years of professional recruiting experience spanning both corporate and agency environments, Shanna has built a successful track record primarily in the retail and consumer industries.
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