July 2023

Friend,

If you believe the headlines, there appears to be a battle raging between supporters of returning to the office and those who champion continued remote and hybrid work arrangements. But in our experience with clients, it’s not a question of whether to do one or the other, but what will work best for their employees . . . and by extension attract great candidates. We are proud to work with many leaders who not only drive positive change in the world but also cultivate exceptional workplaces for their teams. This month, we are featuring articles highlighting ways to create flexible work environments and employee-centric hybrid and remote work policies. I hope you find our perspective useful. And if you have thoughts to share on what’s working in your organization, I’d love to hear from you.

Bob Corlett

Our Recent Thinking

Creating Environments Where Top Candidates Want to Work

It’s no longer news that employees today want flexibility—study after study confirms this across industries, functional areas, and demographics. And while the work-from-home-return-to-office debate dominates headlines, flexible work location is only one of many ways to appeal to today’s job seekers. Choice comes in many forms when it comes to creating environments where top candidates want to work.

Hybrid and Remote Work Policies: Put Your Employees First, Performance Will Follow

Over the past few years, we’ve seen some exceptional nonprofit and association leaders transition to hybrid or remote work models. Those who are most successful seem to share one common priority—their employees. Amid challenges that can feel like a game of whack-a-mole, they keep staff needs central to their decision-making. Here is a framework to help you develop employee-centric policies that ultimately lead to more satisfied (and high-performing) employees.

Job Searching 101: How to Write a Better Thank You Note

Writing a thank you note following an interview is more than a simple courtesy. It’s an opportunity to show your interest in the role, reinforce your qualifications, demonstrate your soft skills, and build professional relationships. Here’s how to write a great one.

Featured Hires

We are proud to have partnered with two outstanding organizations in the selection of their new leaders. Please join us in congratulating:

• Jessica Brooks-Woods, incoming CEO of the National Association of Insurance and Benefits Professionals. Read NABIP's press release here.

• Mel Maier, incoming Executive Director of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Professionals. Read APCO's press release here.

Featured Jobs

Head of Marketing and Engagement

American Institute of Physics (AIP)

(hybrid, College Park, MD)

Chief Financial and Operations Officer

American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)

(hybrid, Washington, DC)

 Vice President of Finance and Operations 

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA)

(hybrid, Herndon, VA)

Program Officer, Implementation Science

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

(hybrid, Washington, DC)