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The Real Threat Isn’t AI Replacing Work, It’s Companies Not Keeping Up
AI has quietly moved from experimental novelty to competitive baseline, and that shift is happening faster than most orgs are prepared to manage. What separates companies that capture real value from those that accumulate pilots is no longer access to technology, but the ability to make smart choices about where to apply it, how to
Improving Employee Performance — Reviews With Real Impact
As organizations confront a tougher operating climate and rising expectations on leaner teams, many are taking a hard look at how they keep people engaged and performing at their best. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, after several years of gains, last year saw global employee engagement fall to 21 percent. When
Executive Recruiters Pull Off Another Remarkable Year, Remain Bullish for 2023
Hunt Scanlon Media has released its annual rankings of leading executive recruiters. In the U.S. and globally, billions of dollars poured into the high-end recruiting sector in 2022, a result of continued pentup demand for senior-level leaders and their key reports.
Modern Executive Solutions Names New Leader to Drive M1 Technology Community Expansion
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Joan Rohs as senior partner, M1 Technology Community. “We’re building an integrated network that connects exceptional leaders, brings together the right expertise, and helps prepare executives for a world being reshaped by AI,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO of Modern Executive Solutions. “Joan brings an extraordinary
GDPR – The Perfect Time to Refresh Your Database
As executive search firms grapple with the complexities of GDPR, many are concerned that the new regulation will mean deleting thousands of records built up over many years. Surely there must be an alternative?
StevenDouglas Expands HR Practice
StevenDouglas recently expanded with the addition of Brittney Molitor as a director, human resources search. “Brittney takes a highly consultative approach to search, focusing on both the capabilities required for a role and the cultural alignment needed for long-term success,” StevenDouglas said in a LinkedIn post. “She is passionate about building genuine relationships with clients
Insight Partners Launches Empower to Prepare CIOs for Board Roles
AI and software investor Insight Partners has launched Empower, a program that helps Global 2000 CIOs plan and prepare for board seats, startup advisory positions and other portfolio-career paths while they are still in their operating roles. Empower launches with 10 delivery partners, including Diligent, Heidrick & Struggles, Riviera Partners, and Global Mentors Group, and has
Brettschneider Executive Search Tapped by William Paterson University to Find Next Provost
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been retained by William Paterson University (WP) to lead in its search for a provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Reporting to president Richard J. Helldobler, the provost will serve as chief academic officer and as a visible, collaborative partner to the president, cabinet, deans, and faculty governance bodies.
Klein Hersh Recruits President and CEO for Shenandoah Therapeutics
Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Steve Worland as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors at Shenandoah Therapeutics. Co-founder and founding CEO Isabella Graef, has transitioned to chief scientific officer and will continue to lead Shenandoah’s scientific strategy. “I’m delighted to welcome
Harris Search Associates Seeking Research Leader for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
Harris Search Associates is currently seeking the inaugural director of research for Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI). Jeffrey Harris and Richard Skinner are leading the assignment. Working in close partnership with the TSI Director and other Institute leaders, the director of research serves as a catalyst to refine and evolve the TSI’s research strategy, focused on large-scale academic-industry-government private
BarkerGilmore Names Senior Director
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, recently expanded with the addition of Jesus Meraz as senior director. He brings a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and strategic business insight to the firm’s executive search practice. His career has been defined by helping organizations identify, attract, and develop
Revenge Quitting Creates New Challenges for Recruiters
You spend weeks helping a team find the right person. A few months later, that same role lands back on your desk because the employee has resigned. Now the position is urgent, the hiring manager wants a replacement right away, and the pressure is coming from every direction. When exits like this occur at particularly
Peña Search Seeking Chief Strategy Officer for Housing Forward
Peña Search was recently retained by Housing Forward to lead in its hunt for a chief strategy officer. Travis Hillier is leading the assignment. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief strategy officer will serve as Housing Forward’s chief strategist and a member of the executive leadership team. The CSO will oversee the teams
Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens will become the sixth CEO
Charles Aris Launches Interim Search Business
Organizations are increasingly turning to flexible leadership solutions to navigate periods of change, execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation, especially in private equity. In response to this growing demand, Greensboro, NC-based executive search firm Charles Aris Executive Search has launched Charles Aris Interim Solutions, a new division dedicated to connecting organizations with experienced independent talent for interim
Taurean Establishes Investment Search Practice
Taurean recently launched an investment search practice with the addition of Paige Ware as principal in Los Angeles. The practice serves private markets firms across asset classes. “We help these firms shape and build their capital raising and investor relations, origination, and deal teams, and place corporate development leaders into their portfolio companies,” Taurean said in a
The Chief Commercial Officer: Driving Private Equity Value Creation
As private equity firms place greater emphasis on organic growth, commercial leadership is taking on a more central role in value creation. The chief commercial officer (CCO) has become one of the most important post-acquisition hires for private equity sponsors, according to a recent report from Spencer Stuart’s Dave Vidor. As extended hold periods and
The Tolan Group Recruits CEO for U.S. Mobile Health Exams
The Tolan Group (TTG) has placed Eric Hepburn as CEO at U.S. Mobile Health Exams (USMHE) in Jacksonville, FL. He brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, business operations, strategic growth, and organizational transformation. Mr. Hepburn’s appointment brings USMHE an experienced executive with a track record of strengthening business operations, developing scalable
Cooper Coleman Leading CFO Search for Jacksonville Zoological Society
Cooper Coleman LLC has been retained by Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. to conduct a national search for its next CFO. “Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has an ambitious vision for its future, and its next CFO will help shape how those plans move forward,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We’re looking for someone
The Christopher Group Tapped by MITRE for Head of Total Rewards Search
The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has been selected by MITRE to lead in its search for a head of total rewards. The search is being led by managing partner Ayla Maloney and recruiting director Kat Kilkenney. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a total rewards leader who wants to make
True Establishes Dedicated Private Credit Practice
Global executive talent platform True has launched a dedicated private credit practice, led by Rick Bank, managing director and head of the private credit and private equity practices. The launch comes as private credit enters a significant credit cycle, with 67 percent of portfolio managers citing greater competition and 64 percent citing defaults and credit losses as
Inside the Decisions That Shape Hiring and Careers
Hiring and leadership decisions continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping both individual careers and organizational performance. As companies navigate tighter talent markets, rapid technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership, greater attention is being placed on how executives identify high performers, assess potential, and make decisions about who is ready for greater
ON Partners Recruits Board Members for Artisan Industries
Partners Seth Harris and Shawn Oglesbee of ON Partners have assisted in the recruitment of Stephen S. Schwartz and Gary A. Doyon as new members of the board of directors of Artisan Industries. The addition of two independent directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership, as Artisan expands its core technologies into high-growth markets, including specialty chemicals, PFAS removal, drug
Reffett Associates Seeking Vice President of Development for the Army Historical Foundation
WA-based Reffett Associates was recently retained by the Army Historical Foundation to recruit its next vice president of development. The Army Historical Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports the National Museum of the United States Army, which honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers throughout the Army’s history. The vice president of development will play
DHR Global Expands Middle East and Africa Presence
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Michael Patrick Okumu-Ringa as managing partner, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, he will lead the expansion of DHR’s regional business, building its team and strengthening its executive search and leadership advisory capabilities while connecting regional clients with international talent in partnership with DHR’s London office. “The
Talentfoot Grows HR Practice
Talentfoot Executive Search has expanded with the addition of Gabe Peacock as associate partner, helping drive the continued growth of the firm’s human resources practice. “With Gabe joining the team, Talentfoot is continuing to expand our ability to support clients in finding HR leaders who can solve complex people challenges, strengthen culture, scale people operations,
Artico Search Founders Reflect on Five Years of Growth and Lessons Learned
Five years after its founding, Artico Search has grown from a two-person venture into a boutique executive search firm serving venture capital, private equity-backed, and publicly traded companies. Founded in 2021 by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO and co-founder, and Matt Comyns, president and co-founder, the firm has built its business around emerging technology, with particular depth
Caldwell Sells IQTalent Partners to WinMil for $4.7 Million
Toronto-based Caldwell has completed the sale of substantially all of the net operating assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, IQTalent Partners, Inc., to WinMil, Inc. WinMil will continue to operate the business under the IQTalent name and brand. In 2020, Caldwell acquired IQTalent to broaden its service offerings into technology-enabled recruiting solutions at the professional level.
WittKieffer Selected by Park University for President Search
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has been retained by Park University to lead in its search for a new president. Consultant Alejandra Gillette-Teran, principal Melody Rose and associate Sarah Seavey are spearheading the assignment for the search firm. Reporting to an engaged board of trustees, the president will be expected to grow the University into the future. The president provides leadership in
NPAG Leading Executive Director Search for SEAL
Executive search firm NPAG was recently retained by SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) to lead in its search for a new executive director. Allison Kupfer Poteet, managing partner, is leading the search along with Alejandra Villa, managing associate. The organization seeks a strong enterprise leader with strategic and financial acumen, experience leading through change, and genuine credibility
Hanold Associates Acquired By Creative Artists Agency
Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has been acquired by entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Co-founded by Neela Seenandan and Jason Hanold, Hanold Associates recruits diverse corporate officers and board directors, with a significant focus on leading high-profile searches for chief people and HR
IIC Partners Adds Founder of JAGER Executive Search to Board
IIC Partners has assigned Kris de Jager to its board representing the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. de Jager, managing director and founder of Sydney-headquartered de JAGER Executive Search, has previously served as an IIC Partners' board director in 2004, and as vice chair for APAC during 2005 and 2006. IIC Partners global chairman Paul Dinte said:
Witt/kieffer To Lead Ceo Search For Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Executive search firm Witt/Kieffer has been selected by Arkansas Children's Hospital to lead a nationwide search for a new chief executive officer. Witt/Kieffer assists hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, medical schools and physician groups; biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics and medical device companies; colleges and universities and not-for-profit community service and cultural organizations with senior administrative
hrQ Partners with U.K.-based Strategic Dimensions
hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources sector, has formed a partnership with Strategic Dimensions, a U.K.-based recruiting firm for HR professionals. The partnership between hrQ and Strategic Dimensions will allow both parties to deliver international solutions to the HR needs of clients and for hrQ to build
CTPartners Names Head Of Global Digital Practice
CTPartners has named Marc Gasperino as managing partner and head of its global digital practice. Mr. Gasperino is also a member of the firm's technology, media & telecommunications practice. Previously, he was head of Northeast operations for Corporate Information Systems, a high-tech search firm serving the technology industry. Brian Sullivan, CEO of CTPartners, said, "We
Plummer & Associates Finds CFO for Charming Charlie
Plummer & Associates has placed Thomas Fitzgerald as chief administrative and financial officer at Charming Charlie. Mr. Fitzgerald was previously the chief administrative officer for Sears Canada. Prior to that, he was CEO of the Lucky division at Liz Clairborne. Charming Charlie is an award-winning fashion accessories retailer. Plummer & Associates was founded in 1989
RealMatch Adds New York Times Exec to Board
RealMatch, Ltd., a provider of online recruitment advertising solutions for digital publishers, has named Martin Nisenholtz to its board of directors. Mr. Nisenholtz led the online strategy and operations for The New York Times Company where he served as chief executive for New York Times Digital from 1995 to 2005 and SVP of The New
Report Shows Declines in Worldwide Recruiting Revenues
According to 2012 year-end data released by the BlueSteps, a career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), worldwide recruiting industry revenues fell 6.4 percent putting estimated 2012 revenues for the executive search and leadership consulting profession at $9.74 billion. Despite the number of new executive search assignments falling 7.1 percent in
Cook Associates Adds Managing Director in Chicago
Chicago-based Cook Associates Executive Search has added Sue Hendrickson as a managing director in Chicago and a member of the firm's consumer markets practice. Ms. Hendrickson joins Cook with more than 12 years of executive search experience at Heidrick & Struggles and a boutique executive search firm, where she led search assignments for private equity,
Dowd Associates to Lead Search for eos Products
Dowd Associates Executive Search has been selected by eos Products to lead a search for a new controller. A consumer products company that sells personal care products intended for women, eos product range is currently lip balms, shave cream, hand lotion and body lotion. The brand is highly regarded by consumers for highly innovative products,
Monster Introduces Contract Job Site in India
Monster Worldwide, Inc. has launched Contract Jobs in India. To meet the needs of both employers and job seekers, Monster India introduced Contract Jobs for professional, contractual and temporary hiring, allowing better access to the broad pool of talent looking for contractual employment and companies looking to hire contract and project workers respectively. “As India’s
Annie’s Adds New Board Member
Annie’s, Inc./(NYSE:BNNY), a natural and organic food company, has elected Lawrence Peiros to its board. Mr. Peiros has more than 30 years of operating and marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry with Clorox Company, which he joined in 1981.
Phillips DiPisa Appoints New Partner
Phillips DiPisa, an executive search firm serving the healthcare industry, has added Michael J. Corey as executive vice president and partner; he will manage the firm's new office in Chicago. Mr. Corey brings more than 20 years of senior-level recruiting experience in community healthcare systems, academic medical centers, medical group management, associations, and leadership for
Onstott Group to Lead CEO Search for Vicon Industries
Executive search firm The Onstott Group has been retained by Vicon Industries, Inc. to begin a search for a new chief executive officer. Current CEO, Kenneth M. Darby, recently informed that company of his intention to retire. Vicon develops video management software and also designs, assembles, and markets cameras, network video servers/recorders, encoders and storage
HRsmart Partners with SEI Meetings & Incentives
HRsmart International, a global talent management software company, has partnered with SEI Meetings & Incentives. HRsmart and SEI Meetings & Incentives are teaming up to provide a full-service reward and recognition module as an optional enhancement for HRsmart’s clients. By leveraging this integrated platform as a component of an employee engagement strategy, managers will be
Saba CEO to Leave Post
Bobby Yazdani, chairman, CEO and director of Saba, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has stepped down from the company’s leadership team. Shawn Farshchi, Saba’s EVP and chief operating officer, has been named interim chief executive officer. Mr. Farshchi, a 30-year veteran of building high-technology companies, will also retain his responsibilities as COO.
Karen Harvey Consulting Heads Search for J. Mendel
Executive recruiter Karen Harvey Consulting has been selected by J. Mendel to lead in its search for a new president and chief operating officer. Current president and COO, Susan Sokol, has announced that she is stepping down. J. Mendel is a fifth-generation luxury brand noted for its high quality, style, and craftsmanship. Founded in 2001,
HiringBoss Secures $5 Million in Financing
HiringBoss, the Asia-based human resources and eRecruiting software firm, has announced the completion of its series A financing with JAFCO, totaling $5 million. HiringBoss will use the investment to accelerate R&D, product development and increase regional sales and local support mechanisms. The firm is also set to launch two new products this year, HrBoss and
CareerBuilder Creates New Mobile Feature
CareerBuilder has launched new mobile apply features, safeguarding employers from missing out on top talent who may abandon applications that are not mobile-friendly. Nearly one-third of CareerBuilder.com’s traffic each month comes from mobile devices. CareerBuilder’s site data shows that when a mobile candidate is notified they are about to encounter a non-mobile friendly apply process,
Boyden Adds New Managing Director
Boyden has added Andrew Gardner as a managing director in Philadelphia. His practice will be affiliated with Boyden’s Pittsburgh office. Prior to Boyden, Mr. Gardner was co-founder and owner of a top digital and integrated marketing recruitment firm. The firm became known as the “go-to” resource for some of the biggest and best-known agencies and
CareerCast.com/JobSerf Index Shows Signs of Improving Economy
Indications of the beginnings of an economic recovery are reflected in the latest CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, as national managerial hiring climbed 4.9 points in February, following a 2.2 point increase in January. While the index level is below the February level of 2012, it does reflect job growth across all regions with more to come.
Gild Recieves $8 Million in Funding
Gild, whose mission is to bring meritocracy to tech hiring through innovative recruiting technologies, has announced the completion of its Series A financing totaling $8 million. The investment is the largest Series A round in the tech hiring market, and was led by Steve Anderson of Baseline Ventures, with participation from SAP Ventures, Globespan Capital
Lonergan Partners Places VP of Marketing for Wurldtech Security Technology
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has placed Peter Lunk as vice president of marketing at Wurldtech Security Technologies. The search was led by Dotty Schaffer. Most recently, Mr. Lunk was the director of product marketing for Juniper Networks. “Peter Lunk is a seasoned marketing executive with deep experience with security products. His background is ideal
Heidrick & Struggles Revenue Drops 16 Percent in 2012; Europe Down 25 Percent for Year
Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted revenues of $103.9 million in the fourth quarter, down 18.3 percent from $127.2 million during the same period a year ago. Year over year, net revenue declined 16.7 percent in the Americas, 29.2 percent in Europe and 8.3 percent in Asia Pacific. All industry practices contributed to the decline.
Jacobson Group and ejsSearch Merge
The Jacobson Group, a Chicago-based human capital services firm serving the insurance, healthcare and financial services industries, has merged with ejsSearch, a London-headquartered insurance executive search firm specializing in assignments in the London, broader European and international markets. “This is a merger of networks and expertise,” said Barbara Schonhofer, chief executive of ejs. “Our companies’
CDI Posts Flat Revenues for 2012
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a Philadelphia-based provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted fourth quarter revenues of $271 million, an increase of one percent from revenues of $268 million a year ago. The company reported net income of $5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, last
Addison Group Selects Empower Software Solutions
Empower Software Solutions, Inc., a provider of human resource management and business process outsourcing services to businesses and government entities, has announced that Chicago-based Addison Group has implemented EmpowerHR/Pay to automate HR, payroll and benefits. The company is also in the process of implementing EmpowerTime for time and attendance tracking companywide. “Scaling your workforce to
ManpowerGroup to Acquire Workshop Holding
ManpowerGroup, a provider of workforce solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Workshop Holding AS, which, in turn, owns Workshop Bemanning og Kompetanse AS, Norway’s largest recruitment firm in the construction sector. Workshop Holding was formerly controlled by private equity company Borea Opportunity. With this acquisition, Workshop Bemanning will be incorporated into ManpowerGroup Norway’s
Hudson Global Posts 17 Percent Revenue Drop in 2012
Hudson Global/(NASDAQ:HSON) has posted fourth quarter 2012 revenues of $184.3 million, a decrease of 17.3 percent from the fourth quarter of 2011. The company recorded a net loss of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $3.3 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, a year ago.
Braswell Nees Group Completes Search for Overture Networks
Braswell Nees Group has placed Rocco Volpe as vice president of operations and quality for Overture Networks. Rocco began his career with GE in their Transportation Systems as an executive director and more recently was with Nortel/Avaya since 2007. Overture Networks is leading the transformation to Carrier Ethernet services and infrastructure at the network edge.
Spencer Ogden Partners with Kalumbila Minerals
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has formed a strategic partnership with Kalumbila Minerals Ltd (FQML subsidiary) to manage the recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) program for its Sentinel mining project in Zambia. The RPO will deliver new mining jobs across all of Sentinel’s mining operations through 2013. To support the project Spencer Ogden plans to open a
Furst Group Adds New VP in St. Louis Office
Healthcare-focused executive search firm Furst Group has added Jim Schmidt as a vice president in St. Louis. Mr. Schmidt has more than 25 years’ experience in executive search, principally for healthcare clients, including integrated delivery systems, hospitals, academic medical centers, physician group practices and managed care organizations. He formerly served as a managing partner with
