Many organizations feel an executive search firm is not worth the expense. They are of the opinion that they can do everything internally that an executive search firm would do and by doing it themselves, they can save a bunch of money. That could be. I’ve identified 4 components that…
HR and people strategy expert adds to Centennial’s talent management capabilities Cincinnati, OH -- Centennial Inc., provider of executive search and comprehensive talent management services, today announced that Brenda Gumbs has joined the company as executive strategist. Formerly serving as executive vice president of people and culture at one of…
Planning is not "busy work." Yes, it’s work and yes it is time consuming, but it is the essence of preparing for success. I have seen the results of poor planning and the results of excellent planning. You need to plan to win. Planning For a Hiring Process Sometimes we…
Centennial’s President, Mike Sipple Jr., was recently interviewed by Jamie Smith from the Cincinnati Courier to discuss a common cause of frustration and concern for businesses – the shortage of talent. Hiring and retaining top talent is widely recognized as a pivotal aspect of business success. Consequently, a shortage is…
Filling a key leadership role in your organization can unintentionally stir up fear in your hiring committee. There are a lot of unknowns and you can easily take yourself down a never-ending road of ‘what-ifs’. The hiring committee needs to consider numerous factors, but a prudent team won’t allow themselves…
Fear is your friend when it’s protecting you from harm. Fear is your foe when it’s keeping you from great opportunities. It takes wisdom to recognize the difference, especially during the hiring process. We witness the struggle regularly in the realm of executive search. We all fall prey to the…
Derby Fabricating Solutions, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky has selected Jason Kellams as its new President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to Louisville, Derby Fabricating has three additional plants in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Derby Fabricating is part of Private Equity Group Capital Partners’ portfolio of businesses. After evaluating several…
Whether or not to hire a retained executive search firm is a decision companies ought to consider carefully. Although it may seem like an odd idea if you already have an internal corporate recruiter, it becomes a highly effective strategy. As a retained executive search firm, Centennial strategically partners with…
There are many factors that contribute to the ongoing success of your organization, but there is a big one that is often pushed off until it’s too late - the succession process. To ensure sustainability, you need to take a hard look at what happens to your organization when you’re…
