Let’s be honest—recruiters sometimes get a bad rap. There’s a stereotype that we’re just middlemen, throwing resumes at hiring managers and hoping something sticks. But for those of us who take our work seriously, the reality couldn’t be more different. In fact, I've recently posted about this, and wanted to expand these thoughts today. A great recruiter is a strategic partner—someone who saves companies time, helps them navigate a competitive talent market, and ultimately delivers high-quality hires that drive business success.
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and the lessons his work continues to teach us about leadership, justice, and the pursuit of equity. As an executive search firm, SkyWater Search Partners is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the organizations we serve, a mission that aligns deeply with Dr. King’s vision of a society where everyone has equal access to opportunity.
Recruiting within the legal field is a deeply nuanced profession. When your firm or corporate legal department is hiring, you’re seeking more in a candidate than the required legal credentials. You’re seeking an individual who can embrace your organization's values, clientele, and approach. Legal recruiters play a central role in bringing that talent to you. But to be credible in this industry, being a very successful general practice executive recruiter simply isn’t enough. A legal recruiter needs to bring their in-depth, personal experience in the legal field - and the degree to prove it.
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Katy Thieman as Director of SkyWater Search Partners' newly expanded Marketing & Creative practice. Katy joins us with more than 20 years of industry expertise, bringing an unparalleled depth of knowledge and a passion for connecting top talent with forward-thinking companies.
At 14% of Minnesota’s total GPD, manufacturing is its largest private sector element, according to a recent article. The sector currently employs one in seven people living in Minnesota, equating to approximately 306,000 and supports jobs in other sectors. Directly or indirectly, manufacturing supports a third of all Minnesota jobs.
Over the past several months, a handful of major U.S. companies have announced "Return to the Office," aimed at bringing back the traditional workspace dynamics that served them well pre-pandemic. Each time I read one of the headlines, I am struck by the fact that these directives occur in the midst of increasingly compelling data suggesting that remote and hybrid work models are becoming the standard, not the exception. From what I see as an executive recruiter, turning back the clock doesn't seem to work very often.
Stress often gets a bad rap, often for good reason. When it becomes pervasive in our lives, stress has the power to mess with our emotional well-being, deplete our physical health, and even impair our judgment and cognitive abilities. When these symptoms encroach on our ability to do our work, they can lead to self-perpetuating cycles of ever-increasing anxiety. They don’t call it the Stress Monster for nothing.
...And how a recruiter can help facilitate this process.
At SkyWater Search Partners, we believe that vibrant communities are built through strong community partnerships. One way we live by that value is through our Employee of the Quarter Award. Each quarter, we honor a top-performing team member with the gift of a substantial financial donation, in their name, to a nonprofit organization of their choosing, whether they serve a local neighborhood or a world community in need of support.
