Ellipsis
Every organization needs its own newsroom to broadcast and manage its online image; a place to share news, post press releases, and upload articles and videos. Post your news here and our enhanced search engine optimization will also find a top spot for your unique news on the first pages of talent management results on Google, Yahoo and Bing.
Chugging Along Through Uncharted Waters – The Ampersand Mid-May 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As you know by now, we typically send our monthly Ampersand, well, monthly. For 11 years and 137 issues, we’ve worked very hard to deliver a thoughtful piece of content to your inbox on the 1st of each month. There is nothing typical about the times we are in, so we thought
Change Amid the COVID Crisis – Increased Role of Risk Management and Health & Safety As We Move Forward
As we reflect on the past eight weeks of the COVID crisis in Alberta, the one constant we continue to experience is change. To maintain business continuity while ensuring the safety of employees, organizations have had to quickly pivot their strategies and business models, reallocate their budgets and mobilize their workforces to a virtual
I May Be Wrong, But I’m Never In Doubt – The Ampersand May 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I’ve doubted very few big decisions I’ve made in life and I’ve absolutely never looked back on a single one, once made. Sell a stock? It’s sold. Why look at the price if you don’t own it anymore? Lose a game? Get over it. Have a bad day? There’s always
Pekarsky & Co-vid Offerings
Knowing you are being bombarded with COVID 19 resources and webinars and Do’s and Don’t’s we thought we’d offer this to you in print form OR you can just rent the movie! Click on the image of our PCO-vid and grab some popcorn. ????????????????????????????????????? Over the past 11 years in business, through
What to Look for in Your Executive Recruiter: Empathy and Compassion
As we come up to our second month of living virtually, we are all finding new ways of keeping busy, whether it’s work, staying connected to our personal and professional networks, housework, cooking, learning or staying active. At Pekarsky & Co., we are trying to stay as productive as possible through this time and prepare for
Zooming into The Future: Tips on Interviewing via Video and Putting Your Best Face Forward!
Zooming into The Future: Tips on Interviewing via Video and Putting Your Best Face Forward! APRIL 8, 2020 By: Erin Dand So you’re in the middle of a hiring process, and a pandemic hits. Having wrestled some of the more theoretical and existential questions to ground, you now need to focus on the practical.
Clawing Back and Paying Forward – The Ampersand April 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues, First, a few personal observations. The big winners in this, best I can tell, are dogs. Also, exercise matters. The Internet matters. Handshakes don’t. Sign-offs like “Sincerely” and “Regards” should forever be replaced with “Stay Safe” and “Be Well.” Kids and pets should run more often into the frame of
Executive Retention Kills Growth
February 29, 2020 – Just as variance drives returns in equity markets, so does variance drive returns from your Human Capital. Our customers tell us they most frequently realize peak contribution from externally-hired executives three to five years after their appointment, then often watch helplessly as marginal contribution rates slowly regress to zero. Is your
Succession Planning is Dead
February 9, 2020 – What happened? Quite simply, the Lean Movement eliminated most of the value of traditional Succession Planning. Whereas in the past, companies invested in building Bench Strength and creating redundancy in their leadership ranks, today’s Lean organizations use Just-In-Time principles to do the opposite. Companies that have been using Lean practices to
Is Your Business Cool & Sexy or Unexciting & Profitable
January 7, 2020 – I wanted to be the “Cool Kid” in high school, but instead became the nerdy Chicago MBA. It should be no surprise that today, my customers are more interested in creating profitable, enduring businesses than basking in the limelight of fleeting success. As Industry Cost Leaders, our message resonates with executive
You Know You’ve Overpaid Your Executive Search Firms When…
October 19, 2019 – Is retained executive search a luxury good or an essential business tool? While our top-tier competitors perpetuate the belief executive search is just as expensive today as it was last century…even going so far as promoting their product like a fine Swiss watch…we’re doing the opposite. We developed DecoupledSearch™ as a
Traditional Retained Executive Search Costs Too Much
February 27, 2019 – Overpaying for an executive search is no big deal when you’re busy growing your company: But what happens when the music stops? The traditional retained executive search pricing model was developed last century, in the 1950’s to be more specific; before personal computers, smartphones or the internet…let alone online search tools
#Bethechange
June 3, 2020 – I would normally post a blog on my website and send out my weekly email to our online recruiter community today. But, my heart aches and it’s hard to focus as I try to comprehend the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Anger has turned into rioting in our
The Common Mistake Smart Recruiters Make When Hiring Contingent Workers
May 5, 2020 – Companies are adapting to the evolving market and their hiring needs have changed. As a recruiter, you may be asked to pivot your search strategies from full-time searches to hiring contingent workers. The big mistake a recruiter can make is not considering all their options. A Contractor By Any Other Name
Love Your Candidates
April 2, 2020 – I’ll admit that some days feel like the world may never be the same. I was watching an older episode of Lip Sync Battle.…in bed…on my phone. It was early this past Saturday morning and I wasn’t ready to get up and start another day yet. The celebrities on this episode
Talent Acquisition is a Super Power
March 5, 2020 – Is talent acquisition and recruiting the same thing? It’s a question I’ve gotten repeatedly and some would say it doesn’t really matter. I disagree, allow me to explain. Talent acquisition is proactive; whereas, recruiting is reactive. Recruiting is a short term, need-based approach. Talent Acquisition is a long-term, comprehensive approach to
BarkerGilmore Adds Former CLO, General Counsel and U.S. Navy Admiral to Senior Advisor Roster
May 27, 2020 – A.B. Cruz III, who has distinguished himself in many of today’s leading industries, having served as CLO, General Counsel, CECO, CRO and Corporate Secretary in Biotech, Pharma, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Media/Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, and in the Military, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based
BarkerGilmore Adds Technology President and General Counsel to Senior Advisor Roster
May 14, 2020 – Jamey Seely, one of today’s singular corporate executives who simultaneously holds business and legal roles, currently serving as President and General Counsel of Integra, Inc., a leading developer of blockchain technology for the legal industry, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based boutique executive search firm.
Savannah Group Appoints Head of Industrial Practice
UK headquartered executive search and interim management specialist Savannah Group has appointed Chris Donkin as Managing Partner and Head of the firm’s Industrial Practice. John Ellis – CEO of Savannah Group “‘I am delighted that Chris has joined the Savannah team. His deep sector knowledge and impressive record with leading industrial clients will add further
Savannah Helps FA Appoint New Members to Inclusion Advisory Board
The Football Association [The FA] has appointed seven new members to its Inclusion Advisory Board [IAB], with Savannah Group making five of the Board appointments. Former professional footballers Marvin Sordell and Liam Rosenior; Centre for Mental Health CEO Sarah Hughes; KPMG’s Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Social Equality, Edleen John; and Transport for London’s Director
Ellipsis
Every organization needs its own newsroom to broadcast and manage its online image; a place to share news, post press releases, and upload articles and videos. Post your news here and our enhanced search engine optimization will also find a top spot for your unique news on the first pages of talent management results on Google, Yahoo and Bing.
Chugging Along Through Uncharted Waters – The Ampersand Mid-May 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As you know by now, we typically send our monthly Ampersand, well, monthly. For 11 years and 137 issues, we’ve worked very hard to deliver a thoughtful piece of content to your inbox on the 1st of each month. There is nothing typical about the times we are in, so we thought
Change Amid the COVID Crisis – Increased Role of Risk Management and Health & Safety As We Move Forward
As we reflect on the past eight weeks of the COVID crisis in Alberta, the one constant we continue to experience is change. To maintain business continuity while ensuring the safety of employees, organizations have had to quickly pivot their strategies and business models, reallocate their budgets and mobilize their workforces to a virtual
I May Be Wrong, But I’m Never In Doubt – The Ampersand May 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I’ve doubted very few big decisions I’ve made in life and I’ve absolutely never looked back on a single one, once made. Sell a stock? It’s sold. Why look at the price if you don’t own it anymore? Lose a game? Get over it. Have a bad day? There’s always
Pekarsky & Co-vid Offerings
Knowing you are being bombarded with COVID 19 resources and webinars and Do’s and Don’t’s we thought we’d offer this to you in print form OR you can just rent the movie! Click on the image of our PCO-vid and grab some popcorn. ????????????????????????????????????? Over the past 11 years in business, through
What to Look for in Your Executive Recruiter: Empathy and Compassion
As we come up to our second month of living virtually, we are all finding new ways of keeping busy, whether it’s work, staying connected to our personal and professional networks, housework, cooking, learning or staying active. At Pekarsky & Co., we are trying to stay as productive as possible through this time and prepare for
Zooming into The Future: Tips on Interviewing via Video and Putting Your Best Face Forward!
Zooming into The Future: Tips on Interviewing via Video and Putting Your Best Face Forward! APRIL 8, 2020 By: Erin Dand So you’re in the middle of a hiring process, and a pandemic hits. Having wrestled some of the more theoretical and existential questions to ground, you now need to focus on the practical.
Clawing Back and Paying Forward – The Ampersand April 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues, First, a few personal observations. The big winners in this, best I can tell, are dogs. Also, exercise matters. The Internet matters. Handshakes don’t. Sign-offs like “Sincerely” and “Regards” should forever be replaced with “Stay Safe” and “Be Well.” Kids and pets should run more often into the frame of
Executive Retention Kills Growth
February 29, 2020 – Just as variance drives returns in equity markets, so does variance drive returns from your Human Capital. Our customers tell us they most frequently realize peak contribution from externally-hired executives three to five years after their appointment, then often watch helplessly as marginal contribution rates slowly regress to zero. Is your
Succession Planning is Dead
February 9, 2020 – What happened? Quite simply, the Lean Movement eliminated most of the value of traditional Succession Planning. Whereas in the past, companies invested in building Bench Strength and creating redundancy in their leadership ranks, today’s Lean organizations use Just-In-Time principles to do the opposite. Companies that have been using Lean practices to
Is Your Business Cool & Sexy or Unexciting & Profitable
January 7, 2020 – I wanted to be the “Cool Kid” in high school, but instead became the nerdy Chicago MBA. It should be no surprise that today, my customers are more interested in creating profitable, enduring businesses than basking in the limelight of fleeting success. As Industry Cost Leaders, our message resonates with executive
You Know You’ve Overpaid Your Executive Search Firms When…
October 19, 2019 – Is retained executive search a luxury good or an essential business tool? While our top-tier competitors perpetuate the belief executive search is just as expensive today as it was last century…even going so far as promoting their product like a fine Swiss watch…we’re doing the opposite. We developed DecoupledSearch™ as a
Traditional Retained Executive Search Costs Too Much
February 27, 2019 – Overpaying for an executive search is no big deal when you’re busy growing your company: But what happens when the music stops? The traditional retained executive search pricing model was developed last century, in the 1950’s to be more specific; before personal computers, smartphones or the internet…let alone online search tools
#Bethechange
June 3, 2020 – I would normally post a blog on my website and send out my weekly email to our online recruiter community today. But, my heart aches and it’s hard to focus as I try to comprehend the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Anger has turned into rioting in our
The Common Mistake Smart Recruiters Make When Hiring Contingent Workers
May 5, 2020 – Companies are adapting to the evolving market and their hiring needs have changed. As a recruiter, you may be asked to pivot your search strategies from full-time searches to hiring contingent workers. The big mistake a recruiter can make is not considering all their options. A Contractor By Any Other Name
Love Your Candidates
April 2, 2020 – I’ll admit that some days feel like the world may never be the same. I was watching an older episode of Lip Sync Battle.…in bed…on my phone. It was early this past Saturday morning and I wasn’t ready to get up and start another day yet. The celebrities on this episode
Talent Acquisition is a Super Power
March 5, 2020 – Is talent acquisition and recruiting the same thing? It’s a question I’ve gotten repeatedly and some would say it doesn’t really matter. I disagree, allow me to explain. Talent acquisition is proactive; whereas, recruiting is reactive. Recruiting is a short term, need-based approach. Talent Acquisition is a long-term, comprehensive approach to
BarkerGilmore Adds Former CLO, General Counsel and U.S. Navy Admiral to Senior Advisor Roster
May 27, 2020 – A.B. Cruz III, who has distinguished himself in many of today’s leading industries, having served as CLO, General Counsel, CECO, CRO and Corporate Secretary in Biotech, Pharma, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Media/Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, and in the Military, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based
BarkerGilmore Adds Technology President and General Counsel to Senior Advisor Roster
May 14, 2020 – Jamey Seely, one of today’s singular corporate executives who simultaneously holds business and legal roles, currently serving as President and General Counsel of Integra, Inc., a leading developer of blockchain technology for the legal industry, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based boutique executive search firm.
Savannah Group Appoints Head of Industrial Practice
UK headquartered executive search and interim management specialist Savannah Group has appointed Chris Donkin as Managing Partner and Head of the firm’s Industrial Practice. John Ellis – CEO of Savannah Group “‘I am delighted that Chris has joined the Savannah team. His deep sector knowledge and impressive record with leading industrial clients will add further
Savannah Helps FA Appoint New Members to Inclusion Advisory Board
The Football Association [The FA] has appointed seven new members to its Inclusion Advisory Board [IAB], with Savannah Group making five of the Board appointments. Former professional footballers Marvin Sordell and Liam Rosenior; Centre for Mental Health CEO Sarah Hughes; KPMG’s Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Social Equality, Edleen John; and Transport for London’s Director
