In recent discussions with two quite different clients in Singapore they mentioned that they had each failed to resolve critical hiring needs that had originated well over a year ago.
Firm one had known for some time that they were losing a partner in a strategically vital practice area and would require a replacement more or less immediately to maintain client loyalty and market position as well as to give the department concerned a much needed boost of energy.
via Cost vs. Value in Recruiting & Hiring – RecruitingBlogs.
