Charlie provided updates on company performance, upcoming events, and operational changes. The meeting covered recent placement successes, team performance metrics, and several new initiatives focused on improving internal processes and professional development.

Key Takeaways

Performance Metrics & Recognition

• Three deals closed last week: Michael Thurman, Tim and Max, and Brock Fountain, with Broc securing the largest at $79,000.
• Zach Girgenti had the most interviews, with seven.
• Average fee year-to-date is $52,650, with seven Rhino placements (deals over $50k) achieved
• Recent Rhino placement highlight: Construction Manager position in Kentucky at $80,000, demonstrating strong fees are possible across all position levels

Operational Updates

• Meeting zone established for 10-3 Monday through Thursday to ensure consistent team availability
• Remember to set your status using the in-out board daily, as it helps colleagues locate you when needed. YZ will be sending reminders to those who forget to sign in
• Construction team meetings resuming. Meetings will run 5-7 minutes post-11:45 and focus on challenging searches and collaborative problem-solving

Professional Development

• 30-minute LinkedIn webinar scheduled for Thursday covering LinkedIn Talent Insights, LinkedIn.com, and LinkedIn Recruiter. Watch for registration link from Dyel in your email.
• Terms and conditions training at Wednesday's 11:45, reviewing document language updates (no fee structure changes)
• DocuSign/Adobe Sign training planned for February 4th to improve document processing efficiency
• Fee agreement strategies session on February 11th featuring Bill Wolfe, Mark Jones, and Justin sharing best practices for securing signatures

Community & Culture

• Pizza night returning with 6 PM start time - respond to Lizie's email to confirm attendance
• Seven volunteers confirmed for Western NC Rescue Mission this Thursday
• Ten team members participating in $50 family gift card program - all slots filled
• Construction and supply chain newsletters launching this week
• Christmas party confirmed for December 19th - mark calendars and notify spouses

Success in our industry demands both individual excellence and team collaboration. By focusing on these core initiatives while maintaining strong community involvement, each team member contributes to our collective growth and market leadership.