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The 8-Step Recruiting Process

I'm regularly asked how we succeed in finding our clients great talent so I figured I'd post the key to our success - Ridgeback's 8-Step Recruiting process. The 8-Step Process was put together by reviewing best practices looking for the best approach so we can plug into a client's recruiting process without causing friction or slowing their system. What we've found is that our process becomes the backbone of our clients system and therefore have become committed to it as...

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What is SMART Recruiting?

"SMART" Recruiting Solutions SMART Recruiting is a service provided by Ridgeback Business Solutions that provides Great Results at Industry Low Fee's Be SMART First off, the acronym for SMART simply represents a philosophy that will provide a SoundMethodologyAchievingResultsToday In order to “Get SMART” you simply need to follow the four simple principles identified below. You must Outsource certain tasks to offload overhead.Think of your outsourced party more as a Strategic Partner than just a third party vendor. True Strategic partners realize the importance of your success...

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Scott Jensen – “Member Spotlight”

https://youtu.be/STDIwcxtlJg Scott Jensen - Friends in Commerce Member in the Spotlight Friends in Commerce is a private “Network of Networks” primarily made up of US military veterans, first responders, philanthropists for veteran causes(and other loyal Americans) who operate on a foundation of “Honor and Integrity”.  As a “Network of Network’s”, Friends in Commerce serves as the hub of a series of personal and professional networks that are meant to assist its members in their business development efforts. Network members operate under the premise that business development efforts are an extension...

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Are You a Veteran Business Owner?

  • by back2
  • June 11, 2020
  • IVMF
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Veteran Business Owner? Whether you are or aren't, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University has you covered. They have established a tremendous series of programs to support those who want to become a veteran business owner or already have their own business. As you may have read in our earlier posts, IVMF has four major programs that focus on supporting veterans in their post military pursuits (Entrepreneurship, Career Training, Community Services, and Higher Education). Today’s...

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Happy Friday

Happy Friday Everyone! Hopefully, this short video helps you smile as you wind down your work week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHX2mvFVQMs&list=PLADD7F901AA5863B2&index=4

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Assess – Decide – Act

“Champions are brilliant at the basics.” - John Wooden With the rapid advancement of technology, many apps and new approaches to marketing are constantly at our disposal, and as a business owner or company executive, we can easily become overwhelmed by the variety of tools available. Assess-Decide-Act New tools come online and create new learning curves, and with new learning curves come lost opportunities while trying to learn the new tools and systems. If you don't know much about John...

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Forged by the Sea: The Beginnings of Paul Sperry

The United States Navy debuted a slogan in 2017 to resonate with sailors and “capture the essence” of their service to our nation. Little did they know “Forged by the Sea” described one sailor’s business success as well. Among many things, the United States Armed Forces is known for creating familial connections and brotherhood. It’s also known for its professional and foundational starting point for American business leaders. The American inventor of Sperry Topsiders, Paul Sperry, a prior Reserve Navy...

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George Washington: Why We Celebrate Him Today

General George Washington's army marching to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1777 We all know George Washington was the first president of the United States, but many don’t know why. History remembers Washington favorably because of how key his leadership was during the revolutionary war - specifically his character, presence and steadfast commitment to the cause. These traits are what made him so different and is what paved the way for him becoming one of the most memorable men in the history...

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The Value of Moral Courage

  • by back2
  • January 22, 2019
  • Leadership
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On a day of respect for one of America's most influential leaders, it's important to take Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s courageous words into action. Moral courage is an important trait for leaders to have - especially in our businesses. "The time is always right to do what is right." Getting ahead, whether it be monetarily or in competition, is one major way we see moral codes jeopardized. When aspiring to the top of your field, whether it be recruiting...

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Leadership Development

  • by back2
  • February 22, 2017
  • Leadership
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Leadership Development is Essential I love traveling and picking up copies of Harvard Business Review and INC Magazine to read while flying. HBR provides tremendous case studies of so many topics that business leaders can learn from and INC is great at providing those reads that are a little different. While I love both periodicals, INC seems to be the one that gets my juices flowing with creativity and thinking outside the box. With a subject like Leadership Development ,...

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