As we have continually expressed in this quarterly commentary, we love our City. Yes, it can get pretty cold as the middle of January rudely reminded us. There is no doubt that is has been very, very – VERY cold in Edmonton and in our province. All of us Edmontonians found no solace in the media educating us all about the Frigid Arctic air that swept across Western Canada while comparing actual temperature to the “what it really feels like” temperature. Amidst winter’s fierce pounce, we continue to choose to live and truly be a part of our City.

#MyYegWinter

Boasting our pride to the world, we are in fact a winter city. The City of Edmonton has been diligent in helping us reclaim and embrace our winter season. Edmonton stands out from the crowd and  somehow, we bundle up (maybe complain a bit), survive the cold snaps and get to enjoy and experience unique benefits this City has to offer.

Aside from cross-country skiing, skating, snowshoeing, tobogganing and fat-tire biking, we have professional sports teams, an amazing creative arts community (live theatre, opera, symphony, Art Gallery of Alberta), festivals (so many that we are also known as the Festival City), our spectacular river valley and our wide range of educational institutions.

#yegcommunity – Edmontonians Care

Our services to our clients include providing relocation support when needed. “Selling” Edmonton and the Greater Edmonton Area and attracting outstanding leaders is what we take pride in. What do we hear the most from new citizens? We hear about the people. We hear that Edmontonians are warm. We hear that Edmontonians are friendly. And we hear that we are welcoming and always open to lending out a helping hand wherever possible. This is probably why we have an international reputation for outstanding volunteerism for events or causes. Whether it’s the Commonwealth Games, the 2001 Universiade, Grey Cup, the many world-renowned festivals, ITU Grande Finale Triathlon, professional conferences or the largest community league federation in Canada – Edmontonians step up to help each other.

This “care for each other” is evidenced every day by the incredible work done by so many organizations that exist to help people and make our community better – some of them our clients! The list of these organizations seem endless within our community. And we follow suit. The Vogel Group closed our office for half a day recently to volunteer at Bissell Centre. This 110-year old pillar of our community works with communities to empower people to move from poverty to cultural, social and economic prosperity. Working with their dedicated staff and volunteers, we experienced first-hand, the great work they do.

The Vogel Group are involved in our community year round. Whether it’s the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, coaching kid’s hockey, volunteering for the annual ITU Triathlon or establishing our office as a drop off site for donations for Little Warriors, we believe in being part of this great City in more ways than just executing outstanding recruitment for our clients.

We Continue to Grow

We are thrilled to have Renee Henry join our team as Principal. With 3 recruitment designations and over 11 years of experience recruiting senior executives across Canada and the United States, Renee brings tremendous value and expertise to all of our clients.

A professional recruiter, Renee has executed searches for positions across Canada and the U.S. within various industries including oil and gas, power generation, construction,  manufacturing and fabrication, engineering, health and safety, supply chain, technology, accounting and finance, human resources and for legal counsels.

Welcome, Renee!

What Have We Been Up To?

This past quarter has been busy – we’ve successfully completed the following searches:

• Supply Chain Manager for The Crossing Group
• Board of Directors for Edmonton Screen Industries Office
• Technical Sales Representative for Wajax
• Assistant Manager for Greater Edmonton Foundation
• Manager, Finance for Parkland County
• Process Engineer for Western Hard Chrome

What Roles Should be on Your Radar?

Currently, we’re working hard to find the following:

• Registrar for Alberta College and Association of Opticians
• Account Representative for Argus Machine
• Air Systems Engineer for BGE
• Avionics Technical Specialist (AME-E) for Eagle Helicopters
• Corporate Counsel for Legal Aid Alberta
• Director, Heavy Equipment Rentals for Finning (Canada)
• Leadership Development Program for Beaver Municipal Solutions
• Manager of Finance for Athabasca University
• Operations Manager for The Crossing Group
• Vice President, Academic for Medicine Hat College

Know of anyone that may be interested in hearing more about these current searches?
Snapshots can be found at: https://thevogelgroup.ca/current-opportunities/.

The Vogel Group,
Rick, Julie, Rae Ann, Renee and Steven

Rick Vogel has been recognized by Top Recruiter as Canada’s #1 Agency Recruiter in both 2018 and 2019.

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Top Recruiter has been elevating the recruitment industry by recognizing top recruiters recommended by companies and candidates for their professionalism: highly trusted and consistently outperforming with genuine passion for the industry.

The Top Recruiter Awards curate, recognize and elevate the best corporate recruiters, head hunters and search firms in over 30 industries and 50+ cities across North America.

“…I felt there was a better way to do leadership recruitment.”

At The Vogel Group, we believe in treating candidate and clients with the highest level of courtesy and respect. This was acknowledged at the 2019 Awards by Top Recruiter, as Rick Vogel, Founding Principal, was named the #1 Agency Recruiter in Canada for a second year in a row.

As said by Rick, “Two years ago I launched my business because I felt there was a better way to do leadership recruitment. We believe you cannot over communicate and that all communication should be honest, authentic and genuine while still being respectful. I am excited that I have been named the #1 Agency Recruiter in both 2018 and 2019. More importantly, I believe this acknowledgement is confirmation that The Vogel Group is on the right track.”

Congratulations to all the recruiters named on the list. Thank you to all our clients and candidates who provided testimonials for this process.

The Vogel Group will continue to strive for excellence in both process and results.

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THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE VOGEL GROUP – FALL EDITION

Personal Yet Relevant to Business

Welcome to our Fall 2019 issue of Follow the Leader. While I will get to business in a minute, this edition is going to be a little more personal, albeit very relevant to business…

On Tuesday, October 1^st I suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage. It was immediate. It was quick. And it was scary. I am now very familiar with SAH, a type of stroke referring to bleeding within the subarachnoid space – the area between the brain and the tissues that cover the brain.

It’s been a roller coaster of a month… ups, downs and uncertainty. Thankfully, aside from aching to get back to physical activity, I have no impairments and am looking at a 100% recovery. I am beyond lucky.

Aside from the obvious personal perspective taken from this unexpected interruption in my life, during this month of October I have also had the opportunity to reflect and have learned something new about business. We have all felt the pressures and sheer exhaustion as an employee, as a business owner, or as a member of senior leadership at some point. Keeping your employees happy, and your clients happier. Making those deadlines and beating the clock. Keeping commitments. Exceeding last year’s bottom line.

This month, though, I learned something new. There is no real urgency in business. The real urgency should be in what’s truly important to you.

When I was first told they thought I had an aneurysm, urgency took on a whole new definition. This was an emergency and I was immediately transported to another hospital. I had to have a conversation with my wife and one of my sons (the other was on his way from Vancouver) as if it was the last time I would speak to them. What was truly important to me became my urgency.

As I said, I am looking at a complete recovery and am extremely lucky. But I learned that nothing in business is as urgent as telling the people most important in your life that you love them and you are proud of them. That report promised to your client on Friday can go out on Saturday, or even Monday morning if need be. Responding to all those emails within a day, could be completed within a day or two. Whether an employee, a business owner or a member of senior leadership, business would still continue. There isn’t really an urgency in business.

What is far more urgent is that the people most important in your life know what you mean to them. Tell them you love them. Tell them you are proud of them. You may not have Saturday or Monday morning to do that. Do it every day. Make it urgent.

A Time to Give Thanks

I would be remiss in not recognizing my team since my reduced capacity in the office. There has been nary a beat missed since my incident – so a huge thank you and kudos to the team for pulling together – Julie, Steve and Rae Ann.

– Rick

Kudos!

Every year, aside from celebrating Thanksgiving with friends, family and loved ones, The Vogel Group takes time to say thank you to our clients. Our annual Thanksgiving Open House was held in our office complete with nibbles, wine and great company. Thank you to our clients:

This Past Quarter

Amidst my recent medical emergency, The Vogel Group has maintained our commitment of excellent to our clients. This past quarter we have successfully completed the following assignments:

• Associate Vice President, Communications and Marketing for Athabasca University
• Account Manager (Vancouver) for BGE Service and Supply
• Board of Directors Members for Capital Region Housing Corporation
• Chief Strategy Engagement & Programs Officer for Habitat for Humanity
• General Manager for Western Hard Chrome
• Manager, Finance – Capital for Parkland County
• Portfolio Manager for Greater Edmonton Foundation (GEF) Seniors Housing
• Registrar & Chief Executive Officer for the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA)

Our current workload is strong – aside from some confidential searches, right now we’re working on the following:

• Air Systems Engineer for BGE Service & Supply based in Edmonton
• Board of Directors Members for Edmonton Screen Industries Office (ESIO)
• General Manager for Rohit Communities based in Edmonton
• Manager, Finance – Reporting for Parkland County
• Process Engineer for Western Hard Chrome
• Senior Account Manager for BGE Service & Supply based in Fort McMurray
• Vice President, Academic for Medicine Hat College

Know of anyone that may be interested in hearing more about these current searches?

Snapshots can be found at: https://thevogelgroup.ca/current-opportunities/.

The Vogel Group,
Rick, Julie, Rae Ann and Steven

Recognized by Top Recruiter as Canada’s #1 Agency Recruiter, as part of Canada’s 2018 Top Recruiter Awards.

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As the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation (GRHF) celebrates 25 years, they are excited to begin sharing stories of those who have been instrumental in leading the Foundation to where it is today. One of those stories include our Founding Principal, Rick Vogel.

Rick is the current Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation.

Rick’s interest in rehabilitative care is deeply personal…

His interest in rehabilitative care is deeply personal as he was born with a congenital issue in his left leg. When he was young he had multiple surgeries to correct it. As a child, there was no pediatric rehabilitation available. He learnt to walk in the Rehab Room at the University. He didn’t have the benefit of the techniques, skills and facility that the Glenrose now offers.

When he walks the hallways of the Glenrose and sees children in leg braces and walkers it takes him right back to his own childhood.

A big part of why he volunteers as Board Chair is to continue to advance rehabilitative care, especially for children. Rick believes in the Foundation’s decades of history and is so excited about what the next year will bring.

For more information on the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, go to their site at: www.glenrosefoundation.com.

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#1 Agency Recruiter in Canada for 2018

The Top Recruiter Award Winner 2018 list has been announced! A live broadcast was held on January 31, 2019, to announce Top Recruiter’s winners. To see the broadcast, please click here.

With over 350 recruiters nominated across the country, Executive Recruiter Rick Vogel was named the #1 Agency Recruiter in Canada for 2018. Nominees were nominated and recommended by both companies and candidates.

The entire list of winners can be found at: https://www.toprecruiter.co/2018-winners/.

Huge congratulations, Rick, from The Vogel Group team!

Top Recruiter Canada is elevating the Canadian recruitment industry by recognizing top recruiters for displaying exemplary professionalism; highly trusted and consistently outperforming with genuine passion for the industry.

“Finding people is not the major challenge anymore – finding the right people is.” – Rick Vogel

In July 2018, Rick was asked by Top Recruiter to submit a guest blog. To read his blog submission, “AI is here. Why do Recruiters Still Exist?” please click here.

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Rick Vogel has graciously accepted the invitation to be one of the mentors for the 2018 interVivos Mentorship Program. Bringing together young professionals with Edmonton’s business and community leaders since 2006, interVivos sets the platform for developing relationships and fostering inspiration.

Rick has been very fortunate to have had several mentors who have helped him achieve success in both his professional and personal life. As said by Rick, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to pay it forward… I couldn’t be more excited!” 

The Fall 2018 Mentorship Program kick-off will be held on Wednesday, November 28th, bringing an outstanding pool of mentors (a complete list of mentors can be found here). Fifteen mentors will be introduced to 15 proteges, discussing their goals and expectations for the program in fifteen 5-minute conversations. Once paired, mentors and proteges will have an opportunity to continue to meet and cultivate their relationships over the six-month program.

Rick is looking forward to the event and meeting the proteges next week.

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