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[Jan 30, 2023 3:39:23 PM](https://blog.leanexecs.com/how-companies-and-candidates-can-overcome-the-challenge-of-relocation)

# [How Companies and Candidates can Overcome the Challenge of Relocation](https://blog.leanexecs.com/how-companies-and-candidates-can-overcome-the-challenge-of-relocation)

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*by Ken Plasz and David Portney  
Stiles Associates*

Relocation is as big a headache as ever for employers seeking top talent, especially in the manufacturing and operations spaces. There are a multitude of reasons for this, many having been exasperated by the recent pandemic combined with inflation rates; low unemployment; and more broadly, shifting attitudes about work.

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[Jan 4, 2022 1:40:48 PM](https://blog.leanexecs.com/steps-to-help-land-top-talent-at-any-organization)

# [Steps to Land Top Talent at any Organization](https://blog.leanexecs.com/steps-to-help-land-top-talent-at-any-organization)

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By now, you’ve read the headlines about “The Great Resignation” – and perhaps have experienced it yourself from either the employee or employer perspective. This means it’s more important than ever to fully understand the competitive marketplace if you’re on the hunt for top talent in your organization. Whether you partner with an executive search firm like Stile Associates, or try to go about it on your own, being prepared for the environment will give you an edge when landing the highly desirable A-players.

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