When we sit down with a client to learn about the position they’re trying to fill, more often than not we arrive at the same shorthand for the perfect fit: “Michael Jordan.” You need an incredibly high performer? Somebody with just a ton of confidence and the skills to...

The COVID-19 pandemic means different things to different people. Individuals are learning how to work from home (or, in the case of essential workers, learning how to continue working in the face of a crisis). Some companies are thriving, others are taking a hard look at what it will...

A few days ago I was sitting behind my desk in my home office, working remote as I’ve been doing for well over 10 years, and the subject line caught my attention immediately:  We’re going to be okay. The message was from a longtime friend and trusted mentor, someone...

Let’s be honest: the outdoor industry is unique to say the least. We’ve long held that we’re able to do what we do so well because of our intimate knowledge of the ins and outs of outdoor and active lifestyle brands. We have an extensive network of industry leaders....

One year ago, we found ourselves writing a lot about just how low unemployment rates had gone in the United States. It had been fifty years since the rate of unemployment aid applications was as low as it was in January 2019. This was representative of a phenomenon I...