Clockwork Blog | Best Practices

What Are Interim Talent Services And Why Should You Offer Them As A Search Firm?

Thaddeus Andres - July 10, 2023

In today's uncertain economy, the truth is that search firms need to diversify their revenue streams and get more creative and flexible with the services they offer to meet market demands. In some sectors like tech, life sciences, and retail, searches and referrals have slowed down or been placed on hold, while other sectors are booming and thriving. So when your sector or industry is impacted by the economy or other factors - what can you offer as a search firm to maintain a steady revenue stream?

Topics: Executive Search- Best Practices- Business Development

Can Integrations Transform Your Search Process?

Jack Shirley - June 27, 2023

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Recently, Clockwork became an official partner with Zapier, and this milestone is huge for many of our search firms and Clockwork users for a number of reasons. Your executive search software should serve as the single source of truth for all of your projects, searches, candidates, data and much more. What we mean by this is your executive search software should be the go-to-place for all searches, people and data with the most up-to-date, accurate information at all times - in other words the heart of your search firm.

Topics: Executive Search- Product Features- Best Practices

6 Key Things To Consider During A Data Migration For Your Search Firm

Dane Stevens - May 9, 2023

When it comes to evaluating a new executive search software, there are many things to consider before you even get to a final decision. However, once you’ve short-listed the best options for your firm, it’s time to think about Data Migration. When most search firms arrive at this point, Data Migration means a simple import of their existing data from a series of spreadsheets (if you are a smaller firm) or just moving everything over from their legacy search software.

Topics: Executive Recruiter- Executive Search Software- Best Practices

The Hidden Costs Of Waiting To Switch Your Search Software

Christian Spletzer - May 8, 2023

The reality is that even when a firm finds software that will help achieve its goals, there is a chance the decision makers will want to wait before making such a significant investment. This hesitation is understandable; after all, there is a common perception that adopting a new technology platform is disruptive to a team’s established workflow and costly to implement. However, with the right software, the opportunity of a better workflow, happier employees, and revenue growth is much more likely.

Topics: Executive Search Software- Best Practices

Best Practices For Managing Confidential Searches

Tatiana Grebennik - April 16, 2023

As a retained search firm, you probably started working with clients on Director and VP level placements and searches. In the past, your clients have been fairly relaxed and transparent with these management changes both internally and externally. As you begin to win more searches at the C-Level, these senior executive searches require more sensitivity and discretion. Your client may even request you keep the search confidential - even from your own team members. What might seem like an odd request - actually makes a difference in terms of the search.

Topics: Executive Search- Executive Search Software- Product Features- Best Practices

Clockwork Completes SOC 2 Type II Audit For Second Year

Jessica Hammond - April 6, 2023

Clockwork is very excited to announce that for a second year in a row, we have successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit, performed by Sensiba San Filippo, LLP (SSF).

Topics: Executive Search Software- Best Practices- Security- SOC 2