As we approach Labor Day and into the final stretch, many businesses are focused on closing deals, hitting annual targets, and planning for the holidays. Labor Day serves as a reminder of the importance of employees who contributes to driving businesses forward. This is a perfect time to review your goals, reflect on your team, and consider how you can strengthen them to be successful. To start the new year strong, invest in finding the right people now. Here’s why now is the perfect opportunity to secure the talent that will hit the ground running in Q1. Why? Continue reading to find out. 1. Get a Head Start On the Competition to Find Top Talent Many companies slow down their hiring efforts in Q4, focusing on wrapping up the current year rather than looking ahead. This creates a unique opportunity for you to engage with top talent while your competitors are distracted. Takeaways: By actively recruiting now, you can access a pool of candidates who might otherwise be snatched up in the new year. Identify who might be the… read more →
From Our President “Few things rival the significance of celebrating America’s birthday and the precious gift of freedom. The sacrifices of our brave military and veterans, who have defended our liberty through generations, stand as a powerful reminder of their bravery and dedication, inspiring us all. This Independence Day reminds us of the importance of honoring their legacy by supporting one another and striving for a brighter future. To our veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families, we deeply appreciate your steadfast commitment to preserving our freedom. For those who have a veteran in their lives, now is the perfect moment to extend heartfelt thanks for their service. Here’s to a day of reflection, gratitude, and unity as we celebrate the spirit of America.” ~ Kathy Dawson, President From Our Family to Yours Our team at Dawson & Dawson wish you and yours a safe and happy time celebrating with family and friends. If you’re looking for something special to do, here’s some events you might consider participating in: Orange County, CA | Part 1 Orange County, CA |… read more →
Happy 16 Year Anniversary Dawson & Dawson! As we raise a glass of cheer this St. Patrick’s Day, we’re also raising our spirits to commemorate our company’s 16th anniversary. Just as St. Patrick’s Day symbolizes luck and prosperity, we too have been fortunate to have dedicated employees, loyal customers, and steadfast partners supporting us along this journey. Here’s to another year of success, innovation, and continued prosperity as we march forward together. Happy 16th Anniversary Dawson & Dawson! 🍀🍀🍀 President’s Corner Wow, what a start to the year! We set our goals and refined our ideas for success in 2024. Recently, I had an opportunity to facilitate a panel of successful international business women that I know well. The panelists shared about the successes they achieved and the challenges they had to overcome as international women navigating corporate America. Now, as I reflect on the 16 years of Dawson & Dawson, I will be forever grateful to the clients and candidates who have contributed to our success. We do this because we love making a difference. Let’s continue to accomplish so much… read more →
Kathy Dawson has reached a remarkable milestone of four decades in the field of recruiting. During these 40 years she has witnessed many changes in the job market and has embraced innovation shifting her strategy to adapt to the digital age we are currently in. Her passion for people and making a difference is what continues to drive her today. Because of her hard work and dedication over these past 40 years, we wanted to surprise Kathy by hearing what her close friends, mentors, business partners, and colleagues had to say about her achievements! The affirmations and recognitions she received recently has been humbling for her and reinforces her belief in the transformative power of meaningful connections. She’s extremely grateful to all those who took time to participate and overwhelmed by the love and support she’s received. Check out Kathy’s video to hear personal thank you. KATHY’S GRATEFUL RESPONSE “Over four decades in the search and staffing industry, I’ve come to understand that success lies in connecting the right talent with the right opportunity. It’s about building relationships, understanding, and… read more →
Our own Kathy Dawson, CSP is presenting to the Long Beach Young Professionals group. Kathy will provide her years on experience on building a solid network on LinkedIn including best practices. About Our Speaker: Kathy Dawson serves as Founder and CEO of Dawson & Dawson, Inc. She is the firm’s Nonprofit Liaison, and oversees the Executive & Retained Search, Temporary & Contract Staffing, and Business Development practices. She is a CSP (Certified Staffing Professional) with almost 40 years of experience in the local and national market place. Prior to establishing Dawson & Dawson, Kathy served as a Regional Vice President for a National Search and Staffing firm. She managed 120 employees with revenues up to $120M while developing a forte in the search and staffing industry. Kathy has had the pleasure of helping thousands of business owners hire the right employee at the right time. Her business approach involves a genuine understanding that every client is unique and every candidate is an individual. Her years of experience in making great connections consistently is a highly sought after skill. Her clients get to enjoy… read more →
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Kathy Dawson, CSP has received the Spirit of Volunteerism award from the Veterans Legal Institute! This prestigious award recognizes Kathy’s unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in our community through her volunteer work. We are incredibly proud to have Kathy as our CEO, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition. Kathy’s passion for giving back to our community is truly remarkable, and we are grateful for all that she does to make the world a better place! If you are looking to hire employees for your business, contact us for a FREE consultation. We are here for you! The “Dawson Difference”…Making the world a better place one job at a time. https://www.dawsondawsoninc.com/connect/contact/ 877-807-WORK (9675) – CustomerService@DawsonDawsonInc.com #communityimpact #volunteersmakeadifference #womanbusinessowner #veteranssupport #recruiting
While business activity is returning to some semblance of normalcy post-pandemic, finding and retaining top candidates is proving difficult. Check out the conversation that Dawson & Dawson, Inc. CEO, Kathy Dawson, CSP had with leadership, culture, and compensation expert Laura Conover, in which we discuss what senior leadership needs to know and do to thrive in this unprecedented job market. Thank you Michael Ashley who coordinated the conversation and was our host in the video presentation. Click on the LinkedIn Article to read more AND… Check out the VIDEO to listen to the conversation. Here’s the Q&A copy: Q: How would you describe the executive recruiting market in California as of Q2 2021? Kathy: I would describe it as unparalleled. Right now, unemployment is 8.3 percent in Northern California and 6.4 percent in Southern California. (Traditionally, 2.5 to 3.0 percent of people are “unemployable,” so really what we have is just about 3.0 to 5.0 percent of the workforce that is employable, and everybody is trying to recruit them.) It’s definitely a candidate’s market. If you’re an employer, you’ll want to hire… read more →
Please join Dawson & Dawson in recognizing our nonprofit recipients of our March Month of Giving financial awards! Our team of skilled Sr. Recruiters and staff have made a major contribution to Miracle for Kids, WHW and Veterans Legal Institute because we believe in organizations that make the world a better place everyday and we are passionate about doing our part to help! If you are looking to hire employees for your business, contact us for a FREE consultation. We are here for you! The “Dawson Difference”…Making the world a better place one job at a time. https://www.dawsondawsoninc.com/connect/contact/ 877-807-WORK (9675) – CustomerService@DawsonDawsonInc.com
Today’s special St. Patrick’s Day Edition of our On Deck Series, features Miranda McCroskey, Esq., founder, owner and lead attorney at Unlock Legal – Professional License Defense Firm. Kathy Dawson, CSP spoke with Miranda about how her team of experts dedicate their practice defending Californians whose professional licenses are at risk. They fight tirelessly for their clients, whether in front of licensing boards or in court. She believes that people don’t have to be defined by “one bad choice’ they may have made. They have expertly represented nurses, physician assistants, engineers, accountants, insurance agents, podiatrists, teachers, care givers, real estate professionals, and many more. They help you get your license, keep your license and get your license back. Learn about Unlock Legal! Contact them if you or someone you know have a need. Website: https://lnkd.in/gYuyJ2e Phone: (833) UNLOCKED #professionallicense #attorney #lawfirm #licensingboard #recruiting #jobs #careers Looking to hire employees for your business? Contact us for a FREE consultation. We are here for you! The “Dawson Difference”…Making the world a better place one job at a time. 877-807-WORK (9675) – CustomerService@DawsonDawsonInc.com
Wondering what Dawson & Dawson is doing in 2021 for our annual St. Patrick’s Day event? March 17th is our anniversary and although we ‘like to celebrate‘, we have decided to align our normal event to ‘Make a Difference’ in our community by adopting March as our ‘Giving Month’. We have chosen some of our favorite organizations to support by contributing a percentage of revenue generated in March. That means when you do business with Dawson & Dawson, a portion will go to these non-profit organizations. You can also contribute on your own to these wonderful organizations. Veterans Legal Institute Video featuring Antoinette Balta, Esq., LLM. Executive Director and Co-Founder Veterans Legal Institute: Miracle for Kids Video featuring Robyn Williams, Community Engagement Manager at Miracles for Kids: WHW Video Interview featuring Trina Fleming ,Chief Executive & Program Officer of WHW