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Newsletter
Industry Newsletter
June 2006
VF&Co., a 10-year old consulting boutique,
specializes in Human Resource consulting and executive search.
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IN
THIS ISSUE:
Special Dedication - In Memory Of...
Letter from the Editor - The New War For Talent!
Ask Valerie - Woe in the employment world
Special Events - HR Bio Careers in Sin City
Consulting Projects - Completing Your HR Toolkit
Current Searches - Lots of HR ones
VF&Co Internal Positions
Outplacement candidates available without a fee - Hot software
company engineers
Recently Closed Searches
Distribution List
This edition of the newsletter is dedicated
to the memories of two wonderful spouses of HR executives who each passed
away in the last few weeks: Valerie Butts, wife of Rich Butts; and Jeanette
Barney, wife of Roger Barney. Two awesome women who dedicated their lives
to charity work and making our world a better place. We will always remember
you and the impacts you made, and we send our love to your spouses.
LETTER
FROM THE EDITOR:
Dear Friends:
The War For Talent of the late 90’s
is back, renamed The New War For Talent. This time the rules
are a little different. In this war, you are tasked by someone-your new
investors, the board, your CEO, yourself-to do quickly whatever it is
you have to do, whether humanly possible or not, to get the right team
in place to go out and hit some really high goals. These goals may seem
reasonable and logical, like evaluating your entire leadership and management
team, setting a three-year plan and drilled down goals, reevaluating all
your compensation worldwide, and raising a new round of funding-all by
August 1st and while flying back and forth to Europe to report to headquarters
and do your day job here, which includes helping engineering to get their
product releases done, but when you work backward from the deadline, you
start to realize that they are entirely impossible to do with the team
you have. You realize that as CEO, you would need to add a General Manager,
a Project Manager, and a HR Consultant in order to have a chance. A CFO
to do the fundraising wouldn’t hurt.
So you look on Craigslist, and see no one good. You ask around, and leads
are non-existent or they dry up. You try LinkedIn and get inundated with
people you wouldn’t hire. You get serious, and ask the contingency
agencies who used to get you great people to work on it. You have high
hopes, and then nothing happens. Everyone, even the knuckle draggers,
is already working. You start to miss your deadlines, and have to waste
time renegotiating your dates.
Welcome to The New War For Talent. You are not alone, although
knowing that doesn’t help. What would? Learning some new ways to
recruit the talent you need and know whether or not the people who are
doing your recruiting are doing every, single thing possible.
Over the next 12 months, you will be invited to presentations exploring
different parts of The New War For Talent, giving you access
to some of the best experts on critical aspects such as recruiting, evaluating,
developing, and retaining executives and key employees. These presentations
are being sponsored by well respected organizations including Vistage
International, the world’s largest CEO membership organization,
L’Executive Club, the private group of French speaking CEOs, and
Bay Area Human Resource Executive Council, the senior SHRM chapter in
Silicon Valley.
This month, we’d like to thank Tom Perrault of Blue Shield for his
referrals. Thanks, Tom!
Take care,
Valerie
PS: Be prepared to pay more. Comp for HR positions, for example, is
going waaaay up right now.
ASK
VALERIE:
Dear Valerie:
I’m Chairman of the Board of a venture-funded technology startup,
and my background is financial, and the CEO’s background is R&D.
We need to hire a marketing person. I’m concerned that the marketing
person won’t perform well and will get away with blaming engineering
or sales. Concerned and Open To Suggestions
Dear Concerned:
I’ve sent you over VF&Co’s Hiring A Marketing Executive
packet. Three of the main competency areas are: Understanding of the product
and the product marketing life cycle; Experience with development of a
“go-to-market” strategy, including execution; and assessment
of strategy effectiveness using appropriate metrics; Ability to manage
out-bound marketing strategy and initiatives (public relations, advertising,
corporate branding and identity).
Dear Valerie:
I’ve been on the job for about one year, and really hate it. My
boss won’t let me have the exposure to the executive team that I’m
used to, and doesn’t involve me in strategy. Before coming here,
I spent one year at a company I hate, and don’t want to have another
one-year stint on my resume. I don’t want to switch jobs because
I’m loyal. Previously I spent 14 years with one organization, and
12 years with another. Do you think I should stay here and make the best
of it or move on? Loyal
Dear Loyal:
Stay and make the best of it. You’re not a job hopper and should
not ruin your longevity by becoming one. Learn what you can on the job,
make the impact you can, and build out the rest of your life. This will
probably be the best thing that could have happened to you because you’ll
develop more hobbies and friends than if you were in a higher impact job.
This five or 10 year stint will set you up for more enjoyment and work/life
balance long-term, and keep you congruent with your values.
SPECIAL
EVENTS:
The New War for Talent
Competing For The Best In a Diminishing Pool
Valerie Frederickson will lead Richard Carr, Vice Chairman of the Board
of Vistage International; Rusty Rueff, CEO of SNOCAP; Kevin Scott, Partner
of 3i Group; and George Anders, Editor of The Wall Street Journal in a
discussion on how to attract and retain your most important asset—your
people. At l’Executive Club (French CEO group); sponsored by Vistage
International, the world’s largest CEO membership organization.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
6 pm to 9 pm
At the offices of DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary
East Palo Alto, CA
This event is by invitation only and is only open to CEOs and C-Level
Executives by the rules of L’Executive Club. For an invitation contact
Tim Paulsen at tim@vfandco.com
The New War For Talent (Quarterly Panel)
Identifying, Developing and Retaining Stars During Boom Times
Valerie Frederickson leads a panel of CEOs and Senior HR Executives, including
Garry Ronco, SVPHR of JDS Uniphase; Marlene Muraco, Esq., Partner at Littler
Mendelson; and others in a discussion on how CEOs and other senior executives
can decode the strategic challenges to succession planning and leadership
development and strengthen their ability to find the “keepers.”
Sponsored by VF&Co, ABD Insurance, and Littler Mendelson.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
7:30 am to 9:30 am
At the offices of ABD Insurance
Redwood City, CA
For an invitation contact Tim Paulsen at tim@vfandco.com
Women’s Leadership Exchange
Garden Breakfast
An exclusive event for women CEOs, Business Owners, and Venture Capitalists.
Special guest: Ms. Phred Dvorak, Business Writer of The Wall Street Journal.
Thursday, August 3, 2006
7:30 am to 9:00 am
At the home of Valerie Frederickson
Menlo Park, CA
This event is by invitation only. For an invitation contact Tim Paulsen
at tim@vfandco.com
Why Growth is Often “Sideways”
Plotting Your HR Career Path in Biotech
Careers in human resources are typically more of a “constellation”—in
which you gain expertise in several different aspects of HR—than
they are a pyramid to be climbed. How can you make sure that you are going
up and you go sideways? Join our panel at the 2006 BIO HR Conference.
October 3-4, 2006
The Venetian Resort
Las Vegas, NV
If you are a CEO, CFO, or HR Executive and would like to participate on
our panel or register as a guest contact Tim Paulsen at tim@vfandco.com
CURRENT
CONSULTING PROJECTS:
“People” issues keep CEOs up at night more than anything else.
This section gives you a feel for current critical HR and management issues
our clients are facing.
- Identifying critical behaviors needed depending
on the corporate culture
- HR Strategic Planning for a school district
- Strategic Planning facilitation
- Management Development training
- Growing various startups
- Helping an executive team move forward
with hiring a new person (comp, politics)
- Integration following some acquisitions
- Customized handbooks
- Deciding what type of #2 HR executive to
bring into a global company
- Outsourced coaching/managing of HR senior
staff
CURRENT SEARCHES:
| COOL SEARCH OF THE MONTH!!!
Vice President of Human Resources in charge of Global
Business Partners (San Jose)
Strategic VPHR needed for second-in-command role at one of the
world’s largest technology companies that is in rapid growth
mode and has a new executive team. Responsible for managing global
business partners, all change-initiatives, and contributing to
Asia HR. The ideal candidate will have strategy-level HR experience
within a global corporation, organizational development and design
experience, and a background designing and maintaining successful
international HR groups. Heavy travel. Valerie Frederickson at
valerie@vfandco.com. |
HR
POSITIONS:
Vice President of Human Resources (Milpitas, CA)
Strategic human resources leader needed for a Milpitas-based semiconductor-manufacturing
group owned by a leading value-add private equity technology investor.
Best Practices, big company experience and executive team and board leadership.
Preferred experience: recent executive-level generalist experience in
the semiconductor or high-tech industries plus expertise in organizational
development. Expertise in compensation, benefits, HRIS, talent acquisition,
HR planning, performance management, and executive communications preferred.
Valerie Frederickson at valerie@vfandco.com.
Vice President of Executive Leadership and OD (So CA)
Experienced, strategic leader needed to head OD and executive leadership
programs for one of the world’s largest and best-respected corporations.
The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in executive communication,
organizational strategy, change management, executive development and
leadership, and the capacity to interface directly with the high-level
executive team. In line for VPHR. 15+ years OD experience and a masters
or doctorate degree recommended. Valerie Frederickson at valerie@vfandco.com.
Leader of Human Resources and OD (Auburn, CA) (open again due
to relo)
For a 100-employee US operational facility of a leading European biotech
company. Reporting to the General Manager, the HR leader will partner
with executive and management teams on OD, change management, compensation
strategy, communications, and lead development, attraction and retention
programs. HR systems and processes compliance with proven success working
in complex and globally dispersed organizations. Mature, good communicator
with excellent personal presentation, self-confidence, and high flexibility/client
services focus who knows how to engage and can translate large company
best practices to a more agile start-up environment. BS required, MSOD/HR
preferred. Lindsay Silver at lindsay@vfandco.com.
National Director of Diversity and Inclusion (CA or Midwest)
For a fast-growing, multi-national finance leader. The ideal candidate
will create and implement strategies surrounding hiring and retention,
culture, and international procedures, focusing on Recruitment; Vendors;
and Markets. Experience in a Fortune 500, advanced degree in business
or a related field, and knowledge of market diversity metrics preferred.
Valerie Frederickson at valerie@vfandco.com.
Senior Director of Human Resources, Customer Service Organization
(Phoenix, AZ)
1700-person national sales and customer service division of an international
organization. This person will have full-service executive supervision
over all human resource programs and initiatives inside the group. Experience
in global-company Best Practices, strategic compensation, and organizational
development strategy preferred. Advanced degree in Human Resources or
Sociology a plus. Lindsay Silver at lindsay@vfandco.com.
Director of Human Resources/OD (Menlo Park, CA)
Creative and knowledgeable human resources professional needed to lead
the HR function at a nationally recognized private school-group in Menlo
Park with an excellent work environment and fabulous benefits. Strong
candidates will possess experience in general HR management, strategic
compensation and benefits structure, performance assessment, and organizational
design. Background in education or similar fields is a plus. Patricia
Parks at patricia@vfandco.com.
Director/Senior Manager of Strategic Staffing (Southern CA)
Large, well-run organization seeks a high-level staffing manager or director
to lead an experienced recruiting team, and interface with internal clients.
This individual will work directly with the staffing director to develop
strategic initiatives, analyze hiring metrics, and implement staffing
programs. The staffing manager should be proactive and hard working, with
an entrepreneurial focus. Lindsay Silver at lindsay@vfandco.com.
Director of Compensation and HRIS (South San Francisco, CA)
Diversified pharmaceutical company looking for director-level compensation
and HRIS, with large-company experience in pharmaceutical, finance, biotech
industries. Must be adept at HR metrics and providing sound business rationale
for compensation programs and strategies. Patricia Parks at patricia@vfandco.com.
Global Compensation Director/Senior Manager (San Jose, CA)
For a major technology manufacturer with global operations, and a history
of developing and promoting HR staff from within. Be an expert in global
compensation, including base, variable, commissions, Expat/Inpat, global
relocation and other key international issues. James Holland at james@vfandco.com.
Director of Human Resources/OD (Atherton, CA)
For a large private school organization. Run all HR including professional
development, compliance, staffing, compensation, and communications. The
best fit will be a small-team HR person, with both hands-on and strategic
experience in a small to medium-sized organization. Patricia Parks at
patricia@vfandco.com.
Manager of HRIS (South San Francisco, CA)
Well-respected public pharmaceutical company needs Manager of HRIS due
to growth. SAP HRIS and HR metrics expertise, managing a small team to
meet multi-site international organization HR data needs. Patricia Parks
at patricia@vfandco.com.
Asia/International Compensation and Benefits Manager (Singapore)
Experienced international compensation and benefits manager needed for
large high-tech manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will have
experience with Asia-specific compensation and benefits norms, including
international total rewards packages; 8, 12, and 16 week pay plans; Expat
and contract packages; and market per-diems. Lindsay Silver at lindsay@vfandco.com.
Senior HR Business Partner (South San Francisco)
Large international pharmaceutical company needs a strategic senior HR
business partner to work with a focused internal client group. The ideal
candidate will have at least eight years of experience in human resource
management including strategic planning, succession planning, performance
management, change management, organizational development, and compensation.
Patricia Parks at patricia@vfandco.com.
Junior HR Business Partner (San Jose, CA) (one more needed)
Successful San Jose-based silicon chipmaker seeks an experienced HR Generalist
to serve as a Business Partner for internal client groups. Responsibilities
include partnering with internal client groups to provide strategic planning
and other HR services, executive coaching, organizational development,
and liaising between upper-level management and the employee base. Best
fit is someone who is high-powered, highly promotable, completely self-motivated,
and creative. An OD training/career management background preferred. Lindsay
Silver at lindsay@vfandco.com.
HR Managers (San Mateo, CA) (2)
Fast-growing financial services company needs two HR manager/business
partners (one higher, one lower-level) to assist the VPHR with strategic
initiatives and day-to-day processes. Multi-site HR team including functional
experts and site managers. The ideal candidate will have five to seven
years experience as an HR generalist, with an interest in growing in a
fast-paced environment. Lindsay Silver at lindsay@vfandco.com.
NON-HR POSITIONS:
Vice President of Marketing (Peninsula, CA)
Venture funded software analytics services company needs a full spectrum
VP Marketing to handle everything, provide strategic value and hands-on
work. Recruiting@vfandco.com.
Controller (Huntington Beach, CA)
Help grow a well-funded early-stage technology company through its second
round of funding and product development. Recruiting@vfandco.com.
Engineering Project Manager (Fremont, CA)
Hot telecommunications software startup, well funded and well managed.
Recruiting@vfandco.com.
Engineering Manager (Huntington Beach, CA)
Manage both hands-on and strategic engineering initiatives at a strong
growing HID engineering company. Recruiting@vfandco.com.
HID Ballast Design Engineer (Huntington Beach, CA)
Hands-on and Computer-aided engineering of HID ballasts and other related
implements in a growing environment. Experience in a similar electrical
engineering role preferable. Recruiting@vfandco.com.
Administrative Assistant (Huntington Beach, CA)
Energetic and smart administrative assistant/office manager need for fast-growing
technology company in beautiful Huntington Beach. Recruiting@vfandco.com.
CONTRACT POSITIONS (START IMMEDIATELY):
Benefits Manger/Specialist (Peninsula)
For five-month project. Jaclyn Kokores at jaclyn@vfandco.com.
Curriculum Developer/Instructional Designers (6) (San Francisco,
CA)
Must have up-to-date software and web skills. Seven-month contract with
financial services organization.
Jaclyn Kokores at jaclyn@vfandco.com.
VF&CO
INTERNAL POSITIONS:
Grow your career and have fun. Come work in beautiful downtown Menlo Park
in what is arguably the best employment situation around. Enjoy a well-run
small business with over 10 years of profitability, wonderful co-workers,
a Who's Who list of clients, virtually unlimited opportunity, and over
50 stores, restaurants, dry cleaners, book stores, etc. all one block
away. Help us take our successful business to the next level and have
fun doing it! Best fit is a bright, well-read, well-educated, ethical
person who enjoys collaborating but is self-motivated. Interested candidates
for any of the following positions should contact Lindsay Silver at lindsay@vfandco.com.
Retained Executive Search Practice Manager
HR Contingency Placement Recruiter
Marketing Communications/PR Specialist
HR Sourcing/Research Specialist
Junior Consultant
OUTPLACEMENT
PRACTICE:
We have a large group from a hot software company, with developers, programmers,
QA, etc. located in Silicon Valley and Arizona. Our outplacement practice
provides sensitive, proactive career transition programs, including job
development and from the heart counseling. Please ask for a free copy
of Valerie's book, Folio: Silicon Valley's Complete Job Search Guide.
Contact Jaclyn Kokores, for more information at jaclyn@vfandco.com.
CLIENTS: If you would like to brainstorm your HR organization,
or have a referral for us – please contact Valerie Frederickson
directly at (650) 614-0220 or valerie@vfandco.com.
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