Would you hire a production manager who “cuts corners” to meet tight deadlines? Would you hire a food safety manager who occasionally “bends the rules” when it comes to refrigeration guidelines? Certainly not. Solid ethics are vitally important to your organization’s success. Unfortunately, however, intangibles like ethical standards are typically the most difficult characteristics to […]
Superstars. Overachievers. High performers. Whatever you call them, you know your organization’s success depends on hiring and retaining them. The following list will help you identify what sets the best and brightest apart: They have found their focus. High performers know their strengths and have found an expression for their talents in the workplace. They are […]
If you’ve watched the news lately, or followed the markets, you’ve probably found the economic data as puzzling and disconcerting as I have. Up one day, way down the next. One economic analyst talks about a slow recovery, the other warns us of the next recession. The roller coaster we’re on isn’t showing any signs […]
In today’s economy, most people are thankful just to have their jobs. Still, despite layoffs and salary cuts, many professionals and executives are deserving of pay raises. If your responsibilities have increased and you feel that you’re underpaid, or if you haven’t been offered a raise in years, it may be time to ask for […]
Need to get a new product launched quickly? Trying to work around a hiring freeze? Have an immediate need for a high-level professional during a transitional period? These are just a few of the reasons food & beverage organizations use contract staffing. In a time when budgets are tight, the economy is uncertain and resources […]
When it’s time to hire the best food & beverage professionals for your organization, you face a critical decision: should you do it yourself, or work with an experienced, specialized executive recruitment firm like Kinsa? It would be easy (and logical) to use this question as a launching pad for a sales pitch. The true […]
If there is one constant in the food & beverage industry, it’s change. Whether the source of that change is the government or the general population, we at Kinsa Group stay on top of the issues that are important to your food & beverage organization. Here are two key updates, in case you missed them: […]
Like most things in life, you’ll get out of your job search what you put into it. Those who work harder, have a positive attitude, persevere and go the extra mile are more likely to get what they want – period. If you have the commitment to work hard, but need direction for your efforts, […]
Droughts in Russia. Floods in Brazil. Growing consumption in emerging markets. What do these three have in common? They’ve all contributed to a massive rise in input costs for food & beverage companies. Case in point: agricultural commodity prices rose by nearly 50% between January 2010 and January 2011. A February 22nd Business Wire release […]
Creating a cohesive team of high-performing food & beverage professionals for your organization is no small task. Factors like location, lack of time and a shortage of truly qualified applicants can complicate your hiring process. Here are a few common recruiting challenges food & beverage employers face, along with the ways a specialized recruiter like […]
