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As an observer of Orthopedic careers, I have noticed intriguing patterns. I’ve witnessed careers that soared to great heights and […]

I want to introduce the twelve orthopedic leaders who I call the “Wright Mafia”. The “Wright Mafia” comprises of former

What you want from your hiring process… Employees who are resilient, risk taking, honest and transparent. What you are getting

I have watched many orthopedic companies create self-imposed difficulties for their business… or headwinds. They obviously don’t create headwinds on

One of the most underrated aspects of the hiring process is timing. From the perspective of both employers and candidates,

I talk with early startups in orthopedics and spine every week. These companies are messy by nature. I like to

Asking for a raise can be an uncomfortable experience, but it’s an important part of career growth. It’s not enough

The corporate workplace has long been known for its gender disparities. Despite significant progress in recent years, there are still

A former CEO looked back at his experience with recruiters. I once had a potential recruiter approach me with a

MDs contact me from time to time about how to get a job in the orthopedic device industry. Here are

There is a long history of acquisitions and mergers in orthopedics. I talked with good people at K2M after the

It always surprises me when ortho professionals don’t want talk with a top recruiter. I know that you are really

Companies can’t enforce silence for severance pay, Labor Board rules Companies can no longer offer severance agreements that prevent employees

After all… you are the client. Is your outside recruiter doing this for you? 1/ Identify the specific qualifications and

Layoffs in medtech: These companies recently reduced their workforce (MassDevice) The workforce reduction trend has swept the economy recently, and

I talk with talented people about their careers each week. Most are much smarter that I am. Many stay with their

EXTENDING LONGEVITY FOR FIRST-TIME CEOS (Shockwave Innovations) “Do you want to be rich or the perpetual king/queen?”  That’s a question

Do you know one in orthopedics? … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams daily – Are you ?   Unlock your

I remember the shortest candidate interview that I have ever conducted by phone. me: “Hello, Bob. How are you?” Bob:

Don’t contact me for your next recruiting assignment if you can execute this 4 step process for a DIY recruiting.

Fits in the same salary budget… but what is more impactful for your company? … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams

I believe that Engineers who work closest to the surgeon customer have the biggest career opportunities. You will notice that

The Explorer Many orthopedics founders act like explorers. Explorers are driven by “discovery”. They want to look around and try

1/more orthopedic industry news. 2/lists of startups by category 3/profile of startup of the week 4/interesting job opening of the

Dr. Richard David Heekin St. Vincent’s hospital, surgeon facing hundreds of lawsuits, allegations of ignoring complaints (Jacksonville.com) A Jacksonville native

When I recruit effective sales people for startups… 3 attributes are key. Sales people who are gritty, scrappy and hustle

“A time like the present seems, of all times, not to be a time to speak of ‘leisure.’” Just three