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We’re kicking off 2025 with a live, unscripted demo of Clockwork. This time we're exploring data enrichment and Clockwork’s newly launched chrome extension. Join us Wednesday 29 January at 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT to see a live demo as Thaddeus Andres moderates your questions and Jack Shirley takes us on a guided tour with: ✨ Candidate and Person Enrichment in real-time 🔮 Clockwork’s new Chrome extension for contact import 📌 Leveraging your people data for research I hope you will join us and see you there. Register today!

In the fast-paced world of executive recruiting, efficiency isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity. Before she co-founded Rise Executive Search, April Sarraille faced a challenge familiar to many in this industry: outdated systems that hindered efficiency and client communication. After enduring the frustration of disjointed tools and manual updates, April turned to Clockwork and never looked back. The great results her team have achieved speak for themselves. 🔍 Speedy Searches: The team can now close searches in as few as 63 days, significantly below the industry average. 🤝 Seamless Client Experience: The intuitive client portal ensures clients receive timely updates and can easily provide feedback, enhancing relationships. 📊 Transparency & Collaboration: Full visibility into project communications allows team members to step in and out of projects effortlessly, ensuring continuity without compromising quality. April sums it up best: "My team can focus more on candidates instead of navigating cumbersome systems." Learn more about how you can make your firm's value visible from day one. 👇

When referrals dry up, how do you win new executive search clients? Closing new business isn't just about having the right candidates—it’s about mastering consultative selling, handling objections, and building trust from the first conversation. In our industry webinar, Louise Archer, founder of Retrained Search, sits down with Clockwork Director of Marketing Thaddeus Andres to discuss proven strategies that convert more leads, overcome deal-killing objections and close more searches. Watch the full webinar on demand and sharpen your deal-closing skills. 🎯 https://bit.ly/3CHb8OB

Knowing about executive search is one thing. Executing it expertly is another. Without a structured approach, even experienced recruiters can struggle with inconsistent results, slow searches, and misaligned client expectations. 📖 The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search breaks down a proven, repeatable methodology used by top search firms to: ✅ Set clear client expectations from day one ✅ Close searches faster and more efficiently ✅ Deliver visible value at every stage Download the ebook and learn how you can help your team streamline every stage of the search process from winning work to final placement. https://bit.ly/3SDLHTs

The best executive searches don’t just find top talent—they deliver clarity, collaboration, and confidence. When companies choose an executive search firm, the process often determines success. Clients want transparency, involvement, and insights—beyond just a name or reputation. The key is to empower clients with: 1️⃣ A window into the process, giving clients confidence and trust without waiting for status updates. 2️⃣ Collaborative tools: Faster, better outcomes happen when clients and recruiters align seamlessly. 3️⃣ Actionable insights: Real-time data keeps searches focused and adaptable. The result? Happier clients, faster placements, and a process that delivers real value. Are you ready to elevate your search process? 🌟 https://bit.ly/3X518Gp

Your search firm is unique. Shouldn't your talent solutions be too? Make sure you are selecting the right people for the right roles with McQuaig's pre-hire assessment solutions. Designed to predict a candidate’s personality, cognitive, and behavioral traits, McQuaig helps search firms like yours make more informed, unbiased hiring decisions. With 50+ years of research, psychometrically sound assessments, and actionable insights, they take the guesswork out of hiring, helping you increase retention and ensure long-term success for your clients. Learn more about Clockwork partner McQuaig and let their expertise do the heavy lifting for you.

🚀 Start 2025 with real-time, complete candidate profiles. Join us this Wednesday, 29 January 2025, at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT for a deep dive webinar on how to supercharge your search firm’s candidate enrichment process. We'll cover: 🟡 A sneak peek at Clockwork’s new browser extension for adding candidates directly from LinkedIn 🟢 How to import, refresh, and manage candidates while sourcing outside of Clockwork 🟣Automating candidate and contact data enrichment for a more competitive, comprehensive database Don't miss out—register today! https://bit.ly/4avmLof

Clients want proof of success, not promises. But here’s the challenge: how do boutique firms compete with larger players like the "Shrek" firms? In today’s competitive executive search market, data alone isn't enough to differentiate yourself from other firms. 🎯 The solution lies in leveraging global industry benchmarks to: ✅ Boost your credibility and attract new clients. ✅ Position your boutique firm as a trusted advisor against larger competitors. ✅ Inspire your team to elevate their performance and meet industry standards. Dive into our recent industry webinar where Clockwork Marketing Director Thaddeus Andres and Pender & Howe Executive Search Partner Travis Hann discuss how to turn data into a marketing and performance advantage.

Is there a better way to pitch and win new business? To answer this question, Clockwork surveyed 179 firms worldwide to understand AI’s evolving role in executive search. The findings reveal untapped opportunities to streamline processes, improve qualification, and enhance client experiences in this "win work" stage of the search process. Yet, 90.3% of firms don’t leverage their search software during pitches—an opportunity for AI to integrate richer insights, create tailored decks, and provide a sample project aligned with client needs. Download the full report to learn more about AI and its potential to help firms deliver unparalleled value to clients.