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Eerder deelden wij een artikel over waarom recruitment de beste investering is voor talent in uw bedrijf. Edward Cruz, Head of North America bij Bentley Lewis, sloeg de spijker op zijn kop en legt in een nieuw artikel uit waarom geweldige recruiters het geheime wapen van uw bedrijf zijn.

Volgens Cruz zijn recruiters meer dan alleen mensen die openstaande functies invullen; ze zijn strategische partners die de toekomst van uw bedrijf vormgeven.

"Time is money, and every day without the right talent on your team is a day you’re not growing". - Edward Cruz

Recruiters ontdekken de game-changers die innovatie en groei stimuleren. Deze talentadviseurs zorgen ervoor dat u de concurrentie voorblijft en bepalen het huidige en toekomstige succes van uw organisatie.

Lees het volledige artikel in onderstaande blog.

Why Great Recruiters Are Your Business’s Secret Weapon

 

Edward Cruz

Edward Cruz

Head of North America @ Bentley Lewis | Global Executive Search

 

If there’s one thing that separates businesses that crush it from those that just scrape by, it’s the people. Here’s the deal: if you’re not working with great recruiters, you’re leaving your company’s potential untapped. When it comes to executive recruitment and talent advisory, having top-tier recruiters on your side isn’t just a bonus.....it’s essential.

Executive Recruitment: Finding the Game-Changers

You don’t win by hiring average. You win by bringing in leaders who take your vision and turn it into something massive. A great recruiter? They find those game-changers. The CEOs, CFOs, and VPs who don’t just manage, they innovate. They push the company forward in ways you didn’t even know were possible.

While your competitors are busy sifting through resumes, your recruiter is already scouting the next leader who will push your business to the next level. And that’s the edge you need.

Talent Advisory: Strategic Hiring for Long-Term Success

A great recruiter isn’t just about filling roles, they’re strategists. They’re not only thinking about who you need today but who you’ll need tomorrow. That’s where talent advisory comes in. Expanding into a new market? Launching a new product? A top recruiter is already planning out the team that’ll help you succeed.

They’re anticipating your talent needs before you even realize you have them, making sure every hire is part of a bigger strategy to push your business forward.

Speed, Precision, and Insider Knowledge

Time is money, and every day without the right talent on your team is a day you’re not growing. Great recruiters don’t waste time, they move quickly, thanks to their extensive networks. But they don’t sacrifice quality for speed. They know how to find the right people, fast.

And let’s not forget the importance of insider market knowledge. They’ve got the pulse of your industry—they know who’s open to opportunities, who’s happy, and where the top talent is. They know how to structure an offer that top candidates can’t refuse, giving you an unbeatable advantage in the talent race.

Brand Ambassadors and Closing the Deal

Today’s candidates want more than just a paycheck—they want to be part of a company with a mission they believe in. A great recruiter acts as your brand ambassador, telling your company’s story in a way that excites top talent. They make sure your company is the one high-caliber candidates want to join.

And when it comes to closing the deal, especially for executive roles, great recruiters negotiate like pros. It’s not just about salary, it’s about the whole package: equity, bonuses, and benefits. They’ll make sure that no top candidate slips through the cracks at the final stage.

The Bottom Line: Great Recruiters Build Dynasties

At the end of the day, great recruiters don’t just fill positions—they build dynasties. Every key hire, especially at the executive level, is an investment in the future of your business. With the right people in place, you can focus on scaling, innovating, and dominating your market.

Winning starts with your team, and great recruiters make sure you’re always ahead of the game.

(Cruz, 2024)