Gene Hankey, Author at Executek Recruiting Partners

Open Letter to College Graduates

By Gene Hankey | Published May 27, 2021

Dear Graduate,

Congratulations and welcome to the workforce! I see all of you bright young adults graduating and you have your entire life (and career) in front of you. So many opportunities and challenges await you and your brand-new degree. All of those years of schooling and you are ready to take on the world.

Who Was That Masked Man?

By Gene Hankey | Published February 10, 2021

In the age of COVID, masks, and social distancing it can be difficult to get a good read on people. It can be especially difficult when you are meeting someone the first time. I am constantly meeting people whose faces I never get to see. It seems like everyone that I meet looks like the next-door neighbor, Wilson, from the TV show “Home Improvement”. While this can hamper getting to know someone, it’s a significant challenge when trying to decide if a person is right for a job.

Hiring is Like Trying to Buy a Dream House

By Gene Hankey | Published January 25, 2021

Everyone has seen a family on television, buying their dream house. In 30 minutes, the homebuyers go from first meeting with the realtor to hosting their first dinner party with friends and family in their new home. Easy… Right? That works great in TV Land, but in reality the process can be time consuming and very frustrating. We can spend countless hours reviewing listings and touring homes that don’t check all the boxes. Often, we end up lowering our expectations to find something “acceptable”.

Should your HR Department Recruit?

By Gene Hankey | Published December 9, 2020

Should human resources’ responsibilities include recruiting? Many organizations rely on their HR leaders to wear many hats that require a diverse range of skills. They have to spread their time over so many responsibilities to meet all the demands of an organization. Your HR Manager might need to be a bona-fide superhero to keep up with the sheer volume of constantly changing responsibilities. Unless your organization dedicates someone to talent acquisition, it is optimistic to expect your HR department to have the time necessary to find the best talent.

How to Improve Employee Engagement

By Gene Hankey | Published October 7, 2020

How to improve employee engagement has certainly become a hot topic that many organizations are talking about these days. It’s not just about having happy employees. It’s a key ingredient to success and accomplishing employee engagement can pay dividends for your business. Studies have shown that when employees are engaged, organizations reap these benefits:

Empty Car Lots Could Be Key Indicator for Manufacturers

By Gene Hankey | Published August 11, 2020

Have you driven by an auto dealer recently? Have you noticed the numbers of cars in those lots are dwindling? If you are looking to buy a new car, I have some bad news. The dealer’s lots are nearly empty. I drove by a local dealer today and noticed something interesting. To make it look like they have more inventory, the dealership actually had the cars parked front to back instead of side by side. If you are looking to purchase, these low inventories might be bad news. But it may bode well for manufacturing businesses moving forward.
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Recruiting After the Storm Subsides

By Gene Hankey | Published August 5, 2020

Besides work and the economy, have you ever thought about how many other ways COVID-19 has impacted us? It’s changed the way we do business, communicate, worship, shop, and even the way we greet one another. When is the last time you actually shook someone’s hand? How long do you think it will take before people are even comfortable resuming more normal activities?

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