HR Like a Boss 54. HR Like a Boss with Nicki Perchik

Let’s talk about talent acquisition! On this episode, John Bernatovicz interviews Nicki Perchik, founder and CEO of her own Executive Search Firm. She shares the best ways to acquire top talent and explains how HR can effectively work with recruiting and executive search firms, and more!

About Nicki
Nicki is the founder/CEO of The NLP Group, a boutique Executive Search Firm based in Chicago. NLP works with high level, senior and Executive level professionals and opportunities covering a broad spectrum of industries and functional areas. NLP’s clients span the entire United States and globe; ranging in size from early stage start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. NLP has consistently been recognized for outstanding performance, exceptional results and unmatched levels of service and support. Nicki spent the first 10 years of her career in sales with ADP selling customized software solutions as well as outsourced services and solutions in HR, Payroll and Benefits Administration to Fortune 1000 companies. Additionally, Nicki sold a host of ancillary services and solutions that wrapped around those 3 core functions. In the 10 years Nicki spent at ADP, she achieved 8 President’s Clubs, 2 Board of Directors as well as other sales awards. She was consistently recognized for outstanding sales results as well as her dedication to providing world class customer service to clients. In 2003, Nicki left ADP to pursue real estate development opportunities (back when the market was good). Nicki worked with one of Chicago’s top developers. They built a number of spec homes and renovated numerous condos in one of real estate’s most coveted markets. Upon completion, Nicki re-entered corporate America and built The NLP Group into the premier Executive Search Firm it is today.

About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz’s upcoming book, “HR Like a Boss.” If you’re ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com.