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Author: Jamesbeck

December 10, 2019

The Importance of Corporate Philanthropy

Back in the day, Bear Stearns required its Senior Managing Directors to donate at least 4% of their annual earnings to charities of their choosing. For a firm known for its rough-and-tumble culture, it seemed somewhat ironic, but I always found this to be a truly admirable policy and one which numerous not-for-profit organizations in New York and around the globe benefited from handsomely. As someone that recruited senior professionals to Bear Stearns for several years, I enjoyed revealing this directive to prospective senior-level candidates, many of whom viewed this requirement as a value they could unequivocally support. Unfortunately, when Bear fell

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November 20, 2019

What’s the ROI on Executive Search?

What’s the return on investment for executive search firms such as Jamesbeck? The question is especially relevant for firms that have built their own in-house recruiting teams. Also, the proliferation of online recruitment and job-seeking platforms has led some firms to conclude that they can easily find their own talent without the assistance of a third-party search firm. Below are the most compelling reasons that come to mind when considering what an executive search firm like Jamesbeck has to offer:   We’re a firm’s marketing arm. We’re in the market on behalf of our clients, selling the positive aspects of each

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