A while back, I read a post on ERE.net on writing a great job description. ERE’s site is geared toward corporate recruiters, many of whom are young and … Read more
Whose Fee? Phantom Recruiters and Contract Terminations
Dear Jeff, I have been in the industry for over 15 years recruiting across Europe and the Middle East, permanent search and selection for senior management … Read more
Agreements, Slumps, and Offers
Topic 1: Should you start a search without a signed agreement? We were all likely taught that you should never start a search without a signed agreement. … Read more
Promissory Estoppel: The Way You Get Paid When the Client Changes Things
Hi Jeff, I have learned a great deal from your “Jeff’s On Call!” column and also from your National Placement Law Center Fee Collection Guide. … Read more
Lesson Learned: If You Signed It, You Have to Live With It
Dear Barb: How do I get around signing agreements that are written by my clients? We just got burned by a client who hired someone from us and demanded a … Read more
Why You Should Never Say “But For” In A Fee-Fight
Hi Jeff, Thanks for all the help you give through your column in The Fordyce Letter and elsewhere. I enjoy reading your advice in the Jeff’s On Call! … Read more
Can I Protect Myself From Being Temp-Napped?
Hi Jeff, Thanks for providing such a great site. I have a question regarding the validity of buyout clauses in temporary employment contracts. I own a … Read more
Your Total Fee Is Totally Due (If Your Fee Schedule Is Totally Clear)
Dear Jeff, Love your column, Jeff’s on Call! Really benefited from the advice and your column! Our company is a headhunting company based in the … Read more
Oh No! The Hiring Manager Wants to Present the Offer
Editor’s note: Each month, Gary Stauble offers quick, easy-to-implement ideas on various subjects. This month’s topics have to do with when to start … Read more
Think You’ve Got A Case? Here’s How We Decide
Proving you earned your fee is far different from earning it. Since we accept collections on a contingency fee basis, we become your partner in the … Read more