THE STONEWOOD BLOG

We hire like we find a restaurant… and that’s a problem

Recently, while enjoying the family day weekend in cottage...

What to Always Ask in an Interview

We have a client that I would describe as very values-driven....

Ghosted by Headhunters ?? A Mea Culpa

Last week I received an email from an exasperated executive...

COVID gives better grades to attractive males than females

With no more than a simple glance, people quickly, almost...

Why Motivation Cannot Be Assumed

When stripped to its essence, assessing candidates for...

How Variables Weighed Incorrectly Leads To The Wrong Hires

I was speaking yesterday with the CEO of an early stage...

Hired for what, Fired for how

The fast-growing young firm was ready to hire its first...

2022 – Year In Review

What a difference a year makes! 2022 started much like...

Salary Negotiations: How to Mess With a Headhunter’s Head

Salary negotiations are often a somewhat dynamic phase in...