Clockwork Recruiting Blog

It’s an interesting time for executive search. Typically, Q1 is one of the busiest times of the year for search firms. Companies have already planned out their human capital strategy for the year ahead and for candidates a new year symbolizes change - but this year is a little different. 

As the effects of the Great Resignation continue, keeping up with job changes of the people in your database is a tough, time-consuming task. Clockwork’s On-demand Person Enrichment (OPE) integration helps reduce the effort to keep your database up-to-date. Today, we shift focus to company information.

It’s 5 pm on a Friday and a candidate just agreed to speak with you regarding a search project you’re working on. You’d planned to dial in from your car on your way to your daughter's soccer practice, except the number is saved on your computer at the office. 

Does this sound like a familiar situation?

Nearly 1 in 3 executives have changed jobs in 2021*.  This year, that number is already predicted to increase. Every industry and function has been impacted by the Great Resignation, causing candidate job history to continually be out of date.  

Job placements are reported to be at an all-time high and Executive Search Firms and Recruiters have been very busy this year. When times are busy, we know it’s hard to imagine working towards acquiring new business given how few hours you have left in a day. 

Congratulations, your firm has landed a big search for the next CEO of a big manufacturing company. During the kickoff call, your client was very specific about not wanting anyone — not even your junior researchers— to know of this search. 

With Clockwork’s enhanced confidential settings feature, your client will be relieved to learn that their search can be hidden within your Clockwork system and only invited team members will be able to view the project.