Jeff Richmond

Artificial intelligence has created new efficiencies in recruitment, especially in the early stages of a search. It can scan large volumes of information, organize data, and streamline the administrative side of hiring. When used well, AI helps search professionals work with greater precision and efficiency. However, technology has boundaries, especially when the goal is to evaluate human leadership. AI cannot interpret ambition, sincerity, judgment, or the small but meaningful cues that...

The idea of the workplace hero is often overstated. One or two so-called superstars can only take an organization so far. A cohesive and well-built team, however, can completely transform how work gets done. Teams share accountability, exchange ideas, and build systems that endure. They bring diversity of thought, balance strengths, and create stability. A strong team ensures that your organization is not dependent on any single individual. At NAFOR , we have spent more than two decades...

As President of NAFOR, I often meet business leaders who tell me,   “We have been using Indeed or ZipRecruiter, but the hires are not staying.” I understand the appeal of job boards. They are inexpensive, easy to use, and within 24 hours of posting you can have a flood of résumés. However, I have also seen the hidden downside. For executive and senior management roles, job boards rarely deliver the caliber of talent that a company truly requires. What Job Boards Miss The truth is that the...