Our Expertise
EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND ASSESSMENT ARE TWO CLOSELY INTERTWINED AREAS OF EXPERTISE.
WHILE RECRUITMENT RELIES ON ASSESSMENT, ASSESSMENT ALONE IS A SOLUTION THAT ADDRESSES OTHER ISSUES FACING LEADERS AND FIRMS.
ONE OF IPSÉE’S PARTICULARITIES AND STRENGTHS IS THE ABILITY TO OFFER BOTH OF THESE SKILLS, EITHER JOINTLY OR SEPARATELY.
WHILE RECRUITMENT RELIES ON ASSESSMENT, ASSESSMENT ALONE IS A SOLUTION THAT ADDRESSES OTHER ISSUES FACING LEADERS AND FIRMS.
ONE OF IPSÉE’S PARTICULARITIES AND STRENGTHS IS THE ABILITY TO OFFER BOTH OF THESE SKILLS, EITHER JOINTLY OR SEPARATELY.
Recruitment
IPSÉE ADVISES MANAGING OFFICERS WITH INTIMATE KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT IS AT STAKE, OFFERING A RECRUITMENT VISION BASED ON 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Recruiting is a key management activity.
A deep interest in a firm’s greatest asset - the women and men who comprise it or join it - guarantees performance, sustainability and development.
Recruiting is always a unique and singular process. It is by definition resolutely tailor-made.
UNDERSTANDING THE NEED
The key to successful recruitment is a consultant/managing officer tandem who know how to work together and exchange information and ideas in a transparent and effective manner !
Ipsée works with you to quickly obtain the most detailed view possible of the context of the position and associated missions through analysis of your business model and strategy. We also commit a deep understanding of the dynamics of your teams, your key issues, your goals, your corporate culture and your core values.
This stage involves meetings and exploration of your uniqueness (your own as well as that of your organization) via your publications, communications, and so on.
Ipsée works with you to quickly obtain the most detailed view possible of the context of the position and associated missions through analysis of your business model and strategy. We also commit a deep understanding of the dynamics of your teams, your key issues, your goals, your corporate culture and your core values.
This stage involves meetings and exploration of your uniqueness (your own as well as that of your organization) via your publications, communications, and so on.
SOURCING
Ipsée takes a multi-channel approach.
Since what matters most to you is to recruit the person who will bring the most positive impact to your organization, we are sure you won't mind if ... we meet him or her at a bus stop !
In other words, we adapt our sourcing methods to your particular context and the level of confidentiality of the search: a direct approach and attractive ads that reflect as accurately as possible the reality of the position and associated assignments, contact lists, social networks, etc.
Ipsée takes a digital approach comprising the most up-to-date tools available for uncovering talent.
N.B.: However crucial the sourcing stage may be, it is still only the start of the adventure!
We do not believe that a wholly digital approach or indeed artificial intelligence will ever replace human experience!
Since what matters most to you is to recruit the person who will bring the most positive impact to your organization, we are sure you won't mind if ... we meet him or her at a bus stop !
In other words, we adapt our sourcing methods to your particular context and the level of confidentiality of the search: a direct approach and attractive ads that reflect as accurately as possible the reality of the position and associated assignments, contact lists, social networks, etc.
Ipsée takes a digital approach comprising the most up-to-date tools available for uncovering talent.
N.B.: However crucial the sourcing stage may be, it is still only the start of the adventure!
We do not believe that a wholly digital approach or indeed artificial intelligence will ever replace human experience!
INTERVIEWS
Our strong point ?
An ability to quickly create a climate of trust and confidence with our interlocutors, based on experience, of course, but also on our open, genuine approach and our consideration for each individual applicant.
In all cases we invite candidates identified to face-to-face interviews.
Once we have thoroughly understood your particular context, we can communicate your uniqueness, seeking to embody it as authentically as possible and to act as the most reliable, respectful, enthusiastic and realistic ambassadors imaginable for your organization before the candidates.
Next, we strive to understand the uniqueness of the candidates before us in terms of their backgrounds, their skills, their strengths, their motivations, their talents, their areas of weakness, and so on.
IN-DEPTH EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS
Our team is trained in evaluation tools, and we rely at least as much on the professional use (that is mature and not imaginary), and on transparent presentation thereof to the candidates, as we do on the solidity of the Sosie© and/or Hogan© tests in which we are trained.
These tests offer means of deepening our knowledge and assist decision-making with the goal of optimizing future integration.
SYSTEMATIC USE OF REFERENCES
These exchanges with professionals (managers, peers, teams, partners, etc.) who have watched our candidates develop in a professional setting, provide us with invaluable insight for our hypotheses, particularly thanks to precise questions, and also through analysis of concrete parameters (achievements, contributions, etc.).
References are only contacted with the express permission of the candidates.
RECOMMENDATIONS
GO / NO GO !
Ipsée assists you throughout the decision-making phase by giving you a clear and well-argued opinion on each application examined.FOLLOW-UP
Our approach entails neither interference nor babysitting. Integration follow-up combines formal steps with informal exchanges with both parties, and is designed to promote long-term performance following recruitment: collection of the initial report registering surprise during the first days after taking up an appointment, a detailed report at the end of the trial period, etc.
Our ability to build deep relationships with our interlocutors, managing officers and newly appointed team members enables us to remain in touch over many months and often over many years.
Our ability to build deep relationships with our interlocutors, managing officers and newly appointed team members enables us to remain in touch over many months and often over many years.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT FORMS THE CORE OF OUR RECRUITMENT EXPERTISE
WHICH IS WHY WE PLACE IT AT THE SERVICE OF MANAGING OFFICERS IN BROADER SETTINGS.
You wish to objectively assess the candidacy of an existing employee for an in-house post ;
You have identified external candidates for one of your positions, and you would like a professional's appraisal of their talents, skills and motivations;
You cherchez à évaluer les potentiels de vos équipes, pour anticiper leur contribution à vos ambitions futures ;
You are looking to evaluate the potential of your teams and assess their potential contribution to your future goals ;
We can provide you with our expertise in assessment interviews !
AIn addition to our years of experience in meeting and listening to managing officers and identifying their uniqueness, we are highly trained in personality inventories.
We use a carefully selected suite of internationally validated and recognized tools , that support our recommendations and conclusions.
We are certified in use of the following tools :
Hogan® assessment
The Hogan assessment is a powerful personality inventory capable of providing accurate differentiation that is as yet little used in France.
It explores and identifies:
✓ the strengths used by everyone on a daily basis, together with those weaknesses that require vigilance;
✓ the unique interests, goals and forces driving each individual;
✓ potential stumbling blocks that might threaten our performance, either under high pressure or when our values are violated.
Sosie® assessment
Sosie 2nd generation explores 8 personality traits, 6 personal values and 6 interpersonal values in order to :
✓ predict a person's professional conduct and suitability for a company, team or position;
✓ define the management style and the role the person within the company: Leader, Facilitator, Organizer;
✓ identify the environment in which the person will perform best ;
✓ investigate skills and help the person develop them: autonomy, stress management, sociability and communication, teamwork, management, etc.
MBTI® assessment
The MBTI test helps to:
✓ get to know ourselves better and to place ourselves in a framework that describes personality differences in a positive and constructive way;
✓ appreciate some important differences between people and understand how different types of people can work together in a complementary way.
The MBTI test can be used to help with:
✓ placing value on diversity;
✓ improving working relationships;
✓ developing leadership style;
✓ improving communication;
✓ developing better problem-solving strategies;
✓ managing change more effectively.
You wish to objectively assess the candidacy of an existing employee for an in-house post ;
You have identified external candidates for one of your positions, and you would like a professional's appraisal of their talents, skills and motivations;
You cherchez à évaluer les potentiels de vos équipes, pour anticiper leur contribution à vos ambitions futures ;
You are looking to evaluate the potential of your teams and assess their potential contribution to your future goals ;
We can provide you with our expertise in assessment interviews !
AIn addition to our years of experience in meeting and listening to managing officers and identifying their uniqueness, we are highly trained in personality inventories.
We use a carefully selected suite of internationally validated and recognized tools , that support our recommendations and conclusions.
We are certified in use of the following tools :
Hogan® assessment
The Hogan assessment is a powerful personality inventory capable of providing accurate differentiation that is as yet little used in France.
It explores and identifies:
✓ the strengths used by everyone on a daily basis, together with those weaknesses that require vigilance;
✓ the unique interests, goals and forces driving each individual;
✓ potential stumbling blocks that might threaten our performance, either under high pressure or when our values are violated.
Sosie® assessment
Sosie 2nd generation explores 8 personality traits, 6 personal values and 6 interpersonal values in order to :
✓ predict a person's professional conduct and suitability for a company, team or position;
✓ define the management style and the role the person within the company: Leader, Facilitator, Organizer;
✓ identify the environment in which the person will perform best ;
✓ investigate skills and help the person develop them: autonomy, stress management, sociability and communication, teamwork, management, etc.
MBTI® assessment
The MBTI test helps to:
✓ get to know ourselves better and to place ourselves in a framework that describes personality differences in a positive and constructive way;
✓ appreciate some important differences between people and understand how different types of people can work together in a complementary way.
The MBTI test can be used to help with:
✓ placing value on diversity;
✓ improving working relationships;
✓ developing leadership style;
✓ improving communication;
✓ developing better problem-solving strategies;
✓ managing change more effectively.
References
Delphine Bittoun - Managing Director, HomeServe Home Experts
"For more than 6 years now, I have been using the services of Xavière on a regular basis for the recruitment of both middle management candidates and fast-track candidates.
With each mission entrusted to her, Xavière uses a faultless method set for identifying talent: qualification of needs, detailed analysis of candidate profiles, and monitoring of their degree of integration.
Beyond her professionalism, what I particularly appreciate about Xavière is her sixth sense (or feminine intuition) that enables her to accurately match up the values of the candidates with those of the company.
For all these rare qualities, and for the warmth of personal relationships that you will inevitably form with her according to the assignments you entrust to her, I can heartily recommend that you contact Xavière."
Nicolas Bruneteaux - HRD, Velux France
"Choosing IPSEE means benefiting from a professional, tailored and personalized approach that is both rigorous in terms of understanding the issues at hand and effective in the choice of singular profiles. Beyond their carefully honed approach and evaluation tools, I particularly appreciate their willingness to look carefully at personality and motivation, which make all the difference when it comes to successful integration into a team."