Our experience has identified a common factor in companies making ineffective hiring decisions and it is this: they may not thoroughly know who they hired. Ardent Search can help…
Ethics And The Search Process
Most organizations want to operate with high ethics, be professional and treat people well. Unfortunately, there are a few unprincipled recruiters eager to take advantage of uninformed clients and give…
Pastor Redeployment
“What’s left for me to do? My church has been in decline for several years. Other plum assignments in my denomination are going to younger ministers. Where do experienced ministers go when they still…
Right Leadership Lasts
Filling a leadership position is much more than hiring someone with great experience, good education, or even the right management style and values. Without question, past performance is the best indicator…
11 Things That Add Value To Your Organizations Hiring Process
Making the right hiring decision should be process oriented rather than being focused primarily on locating candidates. While finding candidates is important…
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Succession Planning for Leadership Transitions
Perhaps no other event in an organization’s life cycle is filled with a greater sense of expectation and angst as the transition of senior leadership…
Top 10 Questions Employers Wish They Had Asked
Everyone has regrets, but after a bad hire, those “should have asked” questions pile up quickly! While typically an employer thinks ahead…
Searching For A David
In the world of Christian ministry, it is common to search for someone who can grow into the senior leadership position. Much like the biblical David, one might have abilities evident in one area that translate into…