| The Ropella Newsletter on Human Capital Management, Leadership and Career Management Issues. |
| August 2008 |
Shorter NameYou might have noticed we dropped the "& Associates" from our name and updated our look. With all the other improvements we've been making, it seemed like the time to make a change. The last few years have blessed Ropella with tremendous growth in our executive search business, but we've also been busy expanding our service offerings… Expanded ServicesOur big news this year is the launch of the Ropella Leadership Transformation and Organizational Improvement team. Ropella is ready to help transform your organization’s creativity, productivity and alignment by improving core leadership skills—the foundation of innovation and organizational improvement. |
SEARCH AND RECRUITING
Attracting job candidates that “walk the walk,” not just “talk the talk”
If you're old enough to remember Leave It To Beaver, or if you've caught a re-run on “Nick at Nite,” you know who Eddie Haskell is. He's Wally's smooth talking friend, and no matter what trouble he may have caused, he was always able to charm his way past Mrs. Cleaver. Now before you say, “what does this have to do with me,” consider this: There are a lot of “Eddie Haskell's” out there… |
YOUR CAREER
Is it time to resign?
However, when your objectives and goals are being run off track, it's time to make a change. Here are a few points to consider… |
| BLOG: ASK ROPELLA
Q I want to work with people who like their job. What should I look for when interviewing for a job? A Unsatisfied employees are difficult to work with and eventually take a toll on your personal happiness. While some companies invest in formal initiatives to boost job satisfaction, the long-term solution is a good management team. Look for these qualities in management you meet:
Submit your questions to askropella@ropella.com |
You’ve decided to make a change because your present position and/or company doesn’t offer the potential for growth you seek. You have looked at your decision to change both logically and emotionally, and it’s the emotional decision that is the hardest. That old axiom, “don’t let your heart rule your mind” is much easier to say than do. But the fact remains, your needs are not being satisfied! Sure, the company has helped you progress professionally; sure, you’ve made many new friends; sure, you even feel comfortable because you can handle the job well.Do You Have Open Positions?Send us a little information and we will have an Executive Search Consultant specializing in your area give you a call for free consultation. |
New Career Portal OnlineWe are constantly searching for people to fill a broad range of open positions in the global chemical and technology industries—and the first place we look is our own network. |
Recent PlacementsAquea Scientific Georgia Pacific Gojo Industries National Starch and Chemical Company |
Current SearchesMarketing Director, Specialty Chemicals Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing Components Innovation Scientist, Specialty Chemicals Director of Strategic Sourcing, Cleaning Head Application Center, Specialty Chemicals Director of Research and Development, Packaging Senior Director of Product Development and Innovation, Forestry Products Biotech Project Director, Lab Equipment Product Development Director, Polymers Operations Manager, Liquid Coatings Key Account Manager, Personal Care Director of Strategic Planning, Powder Coatings |
Let's Get TogetherWe're planning on attending upcoming industry events: American Chemical Society (ACS) HBA Global Exposition & Conference Contract Pharma Contracting and Outsourcing Conference If you're planning on attending, let us know and we'll get together and review your recruiting, retention and development strategies.  |