Selaestus
Green Recruiting for Sustainable Executive Search!

Executive search is a complex process that entails the identification and recruitment of high-level executives for an organization. However, this process can be fraught with challenges, such as a limited pool of qualified candidates, confidentiality concerns, intense competition, tight timelines, high costs, cultural fit, and unconscious bias.

To surmount these hurdles, it is vital to possess a deep understanding of the organization’s unique requirements and culture, especially against the background of changing ecological, technological and economic requirements. Additionally, it is essential to identify and attract candidates who meet those requirements and professionally manage the needed change. By doing so, organizations can increase their chances of acting sustainable and secure top talents for their leadership positions.

With its rich industrial history and expertise, Selaestus is an exclusive personnel consultancy that is equipped to tackle these core challenges associated with executive recruiting. Focused primarily on the infrastructure sector, Selaestus caters to C-level members and board members in both public and private industries. The company specializes in direct search, filling high-level positions, including but not limited to CTOs, CEOs, CSOs, directors, and more.

“The focus on green technologies requires suitable managers. With Selaestus’ long expertise the company is well-equipped in finding the best-suited executives, who boldly drive change forward – professionally and socially competent, in the transport, the energy, the water as well as in the life cycle industry, the science and engineering sector”, says Dr. Regina Ruppert, CEO and executive search consultant of Selaestus.

The company follows a very systematic and analytical approach to locate the appropriate candidate when it comes to hiring and use structured interviews, assessment centre exercises and personal tests for testing their capabilities.

Selaestus stands out from other personnel consultancies through its commitment to green recruiting, which is guided by six core principles.

The first principle is growth. Selaestus aims to facilitate the continuous professional development of candidates to drive long-term success for their organizations.

The second principle is responsibility. Selaestus places a strong emphasis on successful long-term staffing to ensure that candidates remain in their positions for an extended period, delivering value to their employers.

Selaestus also employs a holistic approach when searching for the right candidate, taking into account the candidate’s competencies, values, needs, and expectations. This helps ensure that the candidate not only meets the requirements of the role, but is also an excellent fit for the company’s culture.

The fourth principle is depth. During the selection process, Selaestus carefully and efficiently examines all relevant parameters and details to ensure compliance with standard regulations.

Transparency is another critical principle of Selaestus’ green recruiting strategy. The company places great importance on open communication and fairness throughout the entire consulting process. This includes sharing relevant information from the beginning, establishing clear contractual conditions, and implementing performance-based fees.

Finally, Selaestus guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates, ensuring that each individual is treated fairly and has an equal chance of being placed in a position that is right for them.

At Selaestus, these six principles form the foundation of the company’s performance and unwavering commitment to its clients. One of its clients, the largest recycling company in Germany, recently sought a board-level executive with extensive commercial experience and deep digital competencies to serve as a board member for finance and digitalization.

Despite the client’s difficulty in finding a candidate with the required flexibility and strong entrepreneurial skills, Selaestus was able to identify and provide an excellent candidate for the role. Through its thorough and holistic search process, Selaestus was able to find a candidate who met all of the client’s requirements, ensuring a successful placement for both the candidate and the client.

Women in leadership is a very important aspect for the company. In Germany the percentage of female board members is only around 30 percent and are underrepresented in management and most advisory board positions. Selaestus is committed to ensure that women are given equal consideration when filling management positions.

“I’m engaged with a lot of women associations to broader my network and to gain these women for these attractive positions,” says Dr. Ruppert.

Furthermore, the company has received numerous awards, including two “Headhunter of the Year” awards in the supreme discipline of “Executive Search.” This recognition is a testament to the high-quality standards that Selaestus maintains for both clients and candidates.

Beyond their commitment to excellence in their field, Selaestus is also dedicated to environmental sustainability and ecological diversity. The company’s “Grow with Selaestus” forest project is a prime example of this commitment. For each candidate placed, a tree that matches their personality profile is planted in Selaestus’ own forest.

Through their focus on sustainability, high-quality standards, and personalized search processes, Selaestus has established itself as one of the top executive search firms in Germany. With transparent reporting and short feedback loops, the company offers tailored services to both clients and candidates alike. It’s clear that Selaestus is not only committed to delivering top-notch results but is also focused on creating a better future for both people and the planet.