Don’t Lose Another Candidate to a Counteroffer, Do These 4 Things Instead

Don’t Lose Another Candidate to a Counteroffer, Do These 4 Things Instead

May 2nd, 2023

Losing a candidate to a counteroffer can be disheartening, especially if you thought the candidate was coming on board. Even though counteroffers are part of the recruitment process, they are particularly challenging for hiring companies….

Should You Accept a Counteroffer? Probably Not. 4 Things to Consider

Should You Accept a Counteroffer? Probably Not. 4 Things to Consider

May 26th, 2022

Counteroffers have become a popular way for employers to keep their top talent from being poached by other organizations. Replacing an employee who exits your company has never been more challenging. The competition for talent…

Why You Should Never Accept a Counter-offer

Why You Should Never Accept a Counter-offer

December 1st, 2017

By Mark Rouse, Toronto Marketing Recruiter Deciding to make a career move is a big decision. Once you’ve gone through the hiring process and accepted a new position with another company, it comes time to…

4 Headhunter-Approved Tips to Avoid Losing Candidates to Counter Offers (video)

4 Headhunter-Approved Tips to Avoid Losing Candidates to Counter Offers (video)

December 20th, 2016

Counter offers are a candidate’s current employer’s effort to keep them – some offer, raise, or perk that might entice them to stay after they’ve already accepted a new job at another company. As headhunters we see this all too often, and unfortunately, it is usually the best, most senior candidates that are the most likely to be presented with a counter offer. Here are our 3 best tips companies can use to avoid losing their best candidates to counter offers.