The Buzz | Egret Consulting

One common trend within the electrical industry has remained over the past few decades; competitive pricing tends to fall within a relatively narrow band of variability. Product categories differ, of course; with wire/cable the price fluctuates with the value of copper and aluminum, but all manufacturers are similarly affected, so the overall price is still relatively consistent. When over 80% of your COGS is held in one commodity...pricing can't vary too widely over a long period of time...

Retaining Candidates and New Employees

I present hiring managers with 3 - 5 of the best candidates. Presented candidates were selected from a few hundred potential fits. It's critical to move forward quickly with the interview process. If the process begins with a phone interview, schedule them within the week. Offer clear and detailed feedback to your recruiter on what went well and what didn't. Remember,...

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Rob Wieska is an Executive Recruiter for Egret Consulting Group, specializing in Power Distribution and Automation Technologies. He regularly blogs for Egret Consulting's website and corporate newsletter as well as industry related topics on LinkedIn and other social media.

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