65+ EHS executives from a variety of backgrounds were procured and screened. The caliber and diversity of the candidates pleased the client. Within four months of our initial briefing call, a hire was made after a thorough four-stage interview process.
The Challenge
A large, highly regulated research institution sought the assistance of Shirley Parsons in finding a Senior EHS Director to lead their large EHS team, in a crucial and highly visible role that reported directly into the CEO. This organization had experienced significant turnover in the position, with 3 different people holding the role in the last 5 years and was therefore seeking a candidate who could offer stability and reliability.
Our Approach
A detailed briefing call was arranged to understand the challenges of the facility and the position, as well as the opportunities for driving significant change to EHS culture and performance within a unique environment. An intricate profile emerged for the type of candidates we would need to identify during our search, including industry backgrounds, personality type, leadership style, and diversity requirements.
The Result
Within 3 weeks, a diverse “longlist” of 65+ EHS executives had been approached and screened for the position by our team. This resulted in a final “shortlist” of 10 candidates who all interviewed with our client for the position – resulting in the hiring team being very impressed by both the caliber as well as the diversity of candidates presented. After an in-depth, four-stage interview process, a hire was successfully made within 4 months of our initial briefing call.