John Meeker is uniquely positioned to conduct executive searches, coaching and advisory services. His services and expertise in identifying exceptional candidates have been developed through a twenty-five year professional career with educational technology companies, leading universities, and his own business ventures and experiences in non-profit organizations. His career has included sig...
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Dr. John Meeker
  Career Development through Volunteering: Volunteering for the Newly Hired Professional
by Dr. John Meeker - Dec, 2010
Executive Summary Professionals have often donated their time, know-how and experience to non-profits as a way to give back to the community. During the recent recession, many discovered that the relationships built through this process created a strong business network on which they were able to rely and seek out new business opportunities. As the economy regains its strength and professionals are embarking on new opportun...
 
  RECRUITING AND RETAINING TOP TALENT
by Dr. John Meeker - Nov, 2010
The most critical part of recruiting is to identify top talent, not only for the immediate open position but for other roles that will emerge over time. I found in my experience with managing academic, business and nonprofit organizations, the recruiting process must link with retention strategies. TO RECRUIT TOP TALENT, I RECOMMEND: • Define requirements of immediate role, project potential future roles, and define best fi...
 
  Retaining Quality Staff — How It Benefits Your Organization
by Dr. John Meeker - Mar, 2007
Recruiting and retaining top-quality staff is the lifeblood of all organizations. This is especially so for nonprofit organizations. Retaining good employees serves both to develop new staff and empower long-term staff. A good retention strategy will benefit your employees and the various constituencies that your organization serves. Whether your organization is large or small, improving retention requires time, energy, and...
 
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