Saying Goodbye to Employees
Good friends who move away, co-workers who are offered a career-changing opportunity, mentors who embark on well-deserved retirement – it’s hard to say goodbye, even when we are excited about their new opportunity and know the change is in their best interests. It’s also hard to say goodbye to employees who aren’t the right fit […]
Candidate Experience
You might not be able to offer your employees plush hallways, desks of gold, or seven-figure salaries, but it turns out that’s not what makes them truly happy. A study from Tracking Happiness found that the happiness level of workers who were given the flexibility to work remotely was 20% higher than those who worked […]
Benefits of an Integrator
Why Your Integrator Choice Matters If you’re running on EOS®, hiring the right Integrator is one of the highest-stakes decisions you’ll make. This leader is your steady second-in-command—the one who turns your Visionary’s big ideas into results, aligns the team, and drives execution. Get it right, and your company gains clarity, momentum, and growth. Get […]
3 Key Attributes of Every Successful Second-in-Command Leader
In today’s fast-moving business world, companies are often led by bold Visionaries—leaders who think big, dream bigger, and focus on where the company is headed. But every Visionary needs a trusted partner to help make those big ideas happen. That’s where the Second-in-Command (2iC) comes in. The Second-in-Command (2iC) takes the Visionary’s big-picture ideas and […]
The 4 Types of Employees: How to Identify the Best
When building a winning team, performance is important—but it’s not everything. An employee’s alignment with your company’s core values can be even more critical to long-term success. So, how can you evaluate which employees are driving your company forward and which are holding it back? In this guide, we’ll break down the four types of […]
Costs of Hiring an Integrator
Hiring the wrong Integrator (your #2 Leader) is more than a setback. It can be one of the most costly and disruptive mistakes a business makes. Salary is just the surface expense. The deeper costs show up in: Missed goals Confused teams Stalled growth Declining morale A Visionary pulled back into daily operations instead of […]
Fractional Employees
Over the past few years, the way people think about work has changed dramatically. This major shift, often called “The Great Reshuffling,” began during the COVID-19 pandemic and has led employees to reconsider how they work, where they work, and why they work in the first place. As the world adapted to lockdowns and […]
Blind Searches: What They Are and Why We Won’t Do Them (and you shouldn’t either)
At VisionSpark, we are passionate about helping our clients find the right person for the right open seat in their company, and we will go to great lengths to make that happen. But there’s one thing we WON’T do, and that’s a blind search. What is a Blind Search? A blind search is when you […]
Writing Magnetic Job Descriptions
Hiring the right person for the right seat starts with attracting the right talent. To do that, you need a solid job description. And that’s not just a list of job duties and qualifications. A good job description is an enticing, engaging, and exciting invitation that attracts your candidate to your business and its culture—and […]
The Art of Onboarding
Onboarding is a critical part of the hiring process that nurtures your new hire into a happy, contributing member of your team. It’s your opportunity to adequately train, prepare and set expectations to ensure a smooth transition and your new hire’s ultimate success. While onboarding is important with each and every person you hire for […]
Interview Questions
What time-honored job search procedure has the greatest potential for mistakes and mishaps? The pre-employment interview, of course. This essential conversation helps companies find the best hires but can cause stress for both the candidates and your team. If you’re interviewing candidates, you may ask probing questions to help you learn more about them or […]
EOS Implementer Hiring
For those companies running on EOS, Rocks are the top three to seven most important things you must get done in the next 90 days. Everyone in your organization is responsible for setting and being accountable to their Rocks, and the progress on those Rocks is discussed at the weekly L10 meeting. EOS implementer hiring […]