CES Partners  Philosophy & Mission

The philosophy and mission that guides our work is one of working in "Partnership" with our clients. We bring an objective consultative approach along with the resources and expertise necessary to meet the needs of our clients.

It is our intent to clearly and completely understand a client's specific situation, its organizational culture and its values. We will candidly discuss relevant issues, involve diverse constituencies and build consensus. We will identify and actively seek out highly qualified candidates and facilitate a successful outcome.

Moreover, CES Partners strives to promote high ethical standards and conduct in executive search and to advance healthcare leadership and diversity in the workplace.

CES Partners  Core Values Our Recipe for Success

• Respect
• Excellence in the search process
• Compassion, dedicated to serving healthcare professionals who serve others
• Integrity
• Professional Search with a Personal Touch
• Engaged collaboration with our client organizations and partners

CES Partners  Advantage

• We have an extremely high placement success rate. In fact, our placements remain employed in the organizations in which we recruited them.
• We are a small search firm with big search firm credentials.  Clients receive highly personalized service and attention tailored to the specific search needs.  Our focus is on relationships. 
• We have a demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace.
• Database research and reference materials are part of the search and not billed separately.

CES Partners  Executive Search Process

Engagement
At the outset of the retained search, CES Partners will prepare a detailed engagement letter. This instrument will clearly identify the scope of services to be offered, including both client and consultant responsibilities as well as the scheduled fees and expenses. Signed engagement letters will provide authorization for CES Partners to begin work on the executive search.  

Site Visit
In order to gain important knowledge and insight about the specific position for recruitment, the CES Partners consultant(s) will visit with the hiring executive and/or the Selection Committee and, at the discretion of the client, meet with the key stakeholders and others involved with the position to be recruited.

Position Specification
Based upon the site visit meetings a position specification will be prepared that outlines the CES Partners' understanding of the preliminary duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships to the position, as well as the education, experience and personal characteristics sought in the ideal candidate.

Search Strategy
With the established criteria and specifications for the position, CES Partners will conduct basic research to develop a target list of prospective candidates and sources. CES Partners will employ resources such as national professional associations, regional and local trade organizations and societies, and the vast depth of the Internet to identify potential candidates. We will also employ the intellectual knowledge of CES Partners staff and other key thought leaders in the healthcare field to identify additional prospects.

Recruitment
CES Partners will contact as many prospective candidates and sources as possible to discuss the opportunity. Our approach will be to actively recruit well-qualified individuals and encourage the referral of other qualified candidates from those not interested or not qualified.

Screening Interviews
CES Partners will conduct in-depth, personal interviews with potential candidates to obtain a thorough understanding of their backgrounds and career goals. Our interview will appraise the suitability of each potential candidate according to the established position specifications .

Candidate Presentation
For each candidate recommended for a position, CES Partners will prepare a written biographical and interview summary and present the information to the client under a "Personal and Confidential" cover. We will be available consult and advise the hiring executive and/or Selection Committee throughout the interview selection process.

Client Communication
CES Partners will submit regular written and verbal reports to the appropriate representatives throughout the course of the search. These can be transmitted via telephone, email and regular U.S. Mail as requested by the organization.

Reference Checking
It is our practice to directly contact superiors, peers and subordinates of current and past employers of the final candidate(s). Reference checks verify factual data and report achievements, as well as explore strengths and weaknesses to provide insight into personal and professional style attributes. Our findings will be summarized in writing and presented to the client.

Education Verification
We also will verify the education of candidates, and evidence of this verification will be presented in writing on the Confidential Candidate Report summary for each final candidate.

Candidate Interviews
CES Partners will assist with the scheduling of on site candidate interviews with the hiring executive, Selection Committee and other key stakeholders. We are available, at the client's request, to be present on site to facilitate group meetings, train interviewers, gather feedback from interviewers, and participate in other candidate/client activities.

Candidate Selection
CES Partners will help facilitate the decision-making as required. We will provide an evaluation tool that corresponds with the position specification established at the outset of the search. If necessary, we will help guide the client in reaching consensus on a final candidate.

Offer Negotiation
We are prepared to assist in structuring and negotiating the terms of employment. Our counsel may include compensation negotiations, comparing differed benefits programs, and assistance in relocation, as well as special candidate requirements. Please be assured that we will provide direct assistance, inasmuch as we are capable, with the management of candidates' logistical and other transitional needs, as much as they are required.  

Follow-up and Value-Added Service
Once a search is completed, CES Partners will regularly contact both the placement and the hiring executive to help ensure a smooth transition. With the placement, this will take the form of ongoing executive coaching.

Upon request, CES Partners will also be available to meet with the client leadership to discuss topics such as leadership transition, team building and succession planning.