Tandy, Morrison & LaTour believes that each search must include these key elements:

UNDERSTANDING CLIENT NEEDS
COMPREHENSIVE SOURCING RESULTING FROM SOLID
INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH
INTENSIVE, OBJECTIVE EVALUATION PROCESSES TO SCREEN CANDIDATES
SATISFACTORY PLACEMENT FOR BOTH CLIENT AND CANDIDATE

1. These key elements are achieved through a five-point strategy:

• A TM&L Principal does an on-site visit and, along with the client, indentifies their unique organizational needs and the ideal type of candidate to fill those needs.
• A detailed position specification is prepared by TM&L which serves as a marketing tool for both the client organization and the position.
• This position specification provides a basis for objective, quantitative evaluation of prospective candidates.
• A time line is developed to facilitate a successful search.

2. TM&L staff use highly structured search processes and nationally recognized market research capabilities to identify only the best candidates.

• Aggressive, direct sourcing identifies candidates – many of which are not presently in the job market.
• Recruitment gives special attention to diversity in the work environment.
• A list of qualified candidates emerges, matched to the requirements of the position.

3. TM&L presents the client with timely reports of the search process.

• At the conclusion of sourcing, the client is given a detailed summary of the search to date, including our sourcing strategies.
• A long-list of potential, qualified candidates identified as “top,” “Strong,” and “back-up,” along with resumes and salary requirements is prepared for the client.

4. Following client input, TM&L developes a “short-list” of preferred candidates.
All “short-list” candidates are interviewed using objective methodology to insure that all candidate responses are evenly matched.

• All these candidates, as well as the client organization, are evaluated using our unique “values awareness assessment” tool.
• References are thoroughly searched, using a 360-degree objective questioning and presented to the client in narrative form.
• Special attention is given to the needs of partners and spouses.

5. The client conducts interviews with their candidates of choice.

• If needed, TM&L will work with the client to develop approaches to facilitate the decision and a strategy for making an offer to the candidate of choice.
• Upon request, TM&L will negotiate with the candidate on behalf of the client.