Forge Search

We're so proud of our hard-working Forge team for closing some hard-to-fill, highly technical roles! Matching the right candidates to the right roles takes a lot of "hunting" and we're especially proud of our team for never giving up!

At the heart of Forge Search is the belief that the right person in the right role can change everything. For the company, for the new team member, for their family . . . and the ripple effects continue. We believe you don't have to settle! We'd love to help you find that right person or right role. Contact our team today at info@forgesc.com.

Our team was thrilled to celebrate all the outstanding female leaders in our state at the recent Greenville Business Magazine 'South Carolina Women in Business', and especially excited that our CEO, Rhiannon Poore made the list. Hear from our CEO, Rhiannon Poore, on what she believes makes her an effective leader. "Your greatest strength is also your greatest weakness, so take this with a grain of salt! Ultimately, I believe I'm an effective leader because I care deeply. I care about the people on my team (personally and professionally). I care about excellence in every aspect of what we do, and I refuse to settle for less. Conversely, this can be a little exhausting for everyone, including me! So, I'm working on learning which battles are worth fighting, and when to 'let it go.'" Congratulations to Rhiannon and all the other leaders honored last week! ✨

Pay Equity (paying two people performing the same job comparable wages) has always been important, but the past three years have made the concept of pay equity much more complex. As we all know, compensation rose significantly in the late spring of 2021, causing a scramble for talent. This has often resulted in deep inequity in pre- and post-COVID hires. A compensation strategy to move the needle on internal equity will ultimately do more to attract and retain talent than hiding the issues under the rug and hoping no one notices. Here are three steps to get started. ✨ 1. Conduct regular market benchmarking: This will help ensure that your salaries are competitive and align with current market rates. We utilize Economic Research Institute to establish salary bands for the roles we are focusing on. ✨ 2. Train managers to provide honest performance feedback: Genuine and honest feedback helps employees understand their strengths and areas for improvement as well as clarifies why they may not receive the same raise as their peers. ✨ 3. Create a sustainable strategy for success: Focus on prioritizing critical roles and high performers, utilize non-monetary rewards, and implement a phased approach. To read more, check out our Forge Insights. Link in the comments.

Some of the Forge Search team members were able to sneak away for a few hours yesterday and help pack over 1,000 backpacks for School Tools! 📚 A great reminder of all the good gifts we have been given, and how privileged we are to be able to help in some small way. There is still time to give before the backpacks are handed out to Greenville County students this Saturday! 🚌 link to this United Way of Greenville County program in comments. #forgeanewpath

Internal applicants can often be a huge win for a company and hiring manager. But when an internal applicant does NOT get the job they're applying for, they're nearly *two* times as likely to quit as those who never applied at all. Harvard Business Review shares some great insight into how you can keep internal applicants engaged in the organization -- even if they don't get the job. Link in comments.

We are excited to announce the continued growth of Forge Search with Bethany Fidler joining our team! Bethany joined Forge Search as a Senior Recruiter in 2024. Originally from Greenville, SC, she has lived in various places across the US and spent time abroad in Australia before settling back into her hometown. Bethany has an extensive background in technical recruiting with international search firms and global technology companies. She is passionate about creating a warm, authentic, and empathetic experience for candidates as they navigate today's challenges. Welcome, Bethany! We are so glad you're here! 💛

We are only successful when both the company and the new team member walk away excited. A win-win is possible--and our ultimate goal at Forge Search.

All of us at Forge want to wish you all a wonderful celebration. Enjoy the holiday, be safe, and let it inspire you to continue being a valued member of our beautiful nation. 🎆

Forge is proud to be a sponsor for United Way of Greenville County School Tools! You can help make an impact for students and families by helping to supply school supplies. For more information, check out the link in the comments.