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The Structure of an Organization’s Culture: Building a Foundation for Performance
Building a strong, values-driven culture begins with understanding the underlying structures that shape how people think, behave, and interact within an organization. By identifying the core beliefs, unwritten norms, and systems that influence daily actions, leaders can intentionally align employee behavior with the company’s purpose and values. This alignment fosters clarity in expectations, accountability in
Funk Associates Appoints President
Funk Associates has made a leadership transition with the appointment of Willie Funk as president of the firm. Bill Funk will continue as the firm’s chief executive officer. In this role, he will continue to guide the strategic direction of the firm and will continue his engagement with clients and continue his consultancy on senior leadership
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.
Lochlin Partners Recruits CHRO for Communities Foundation of Texas
Lochlin Partners has placed DeLancey Johnson as chief human resources officer of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). “Delancey brings new perspective, experience, and leadership to CFT as we continue building a culture that supports our mission and our staff experts,” said Wayne White, president and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas. “His depth of experience leading
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?
HTP Group Expands in Europe and Transatlantic Markets with Four Partner Appointments
HTP Group has expanded with the additions of François Carloni, Diego Chinnì, Sandrine Lebouc, and Chloë Sonnois as partners. These appointment marks a significant milestone in HTP Group’s international growth, strengthening its capabilities across France, Italy, and Switzerland, while establishing its first-ever dedicated bridge to the North American market. “We are thrilled to welcome Chloë, Diego,
Fractional CHRO vs. Interim HR Leader: Key Differences and When to Hire Each
As organizations grow, restructure, prepare for investment, or navigate leadership change, many realize they need experienced HR leadership – but not always in the same way. That’s where fractional CHRO and interim HR solutions come in, according to a recent Talent Connections report. “While these terms are often grouped together, they solve very different business
Greenwood Asher & Associates Leading General Counsel Search for Illinois State University
Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) was recently selected by Illinois State University to lead in its search for a general counsel. Kyle Pybus-Jerome and Jim Johnsen are leading the assignment. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the general counsel will serve as the University’s chief
ESGI Potomac Recruits CFO for MTSI
ESGI Potomac recently assisted in the recruitment of Ashutosh Gokhale as executive vice president and CFO of Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI). “We welcome Ashutosh Gokhale as our new executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said Kevin Robinson, MTSI president and CEO. “As MTSI continues its growth trajectory, Ashutosh’s leadership, financial expertise, and strategic perspective
Marovi Targets Executive Search’s Evaluation Gap With AI-Driven Platform
Atlanta-GA-based Marovi has shared details of its market momentum and customer experience. Core to Marovi’s success is its proprietary evaluation intelligence engine, which weights every candidate against role-specific requirements and generates scorecard comparisons and curated shortlists before the interviewing process commences. Executive search has long been a high-stakes, challenge-filled endeavor, where misalignment can cause significant disruption. Ensuring
Parker Remick Appoints Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has expanded with the addition of Amy Lewis as partner. Kevin Williamson, founder of Parker Remick, believes technology leadership has become one of the defining competitive advantages for large enterprises. “Technology leadership has never carried greater responsibility than it does today,” he said. “Every board is evaluating how AI, product innovation, and engineering capability
From Performance Reviews to People Intelligence: Rethinking How Organizations Assess Talent
Performance management is increasingly moving beyond a once- or twice-a-year exercise as organizations look for more timely insight into how leaders and teams are actually performing. For search and talent leaders, that shift is creating new opportunities to use people data more strategically in decisions around succession, development, retention, and leadership readiness. As companies place
millionways and Waxell Form Alliance to Bring Behavioral Intelligence to AI Governance and Agent Observability
millionways, the behavioral intelligence layer for the human-agent workforce, recently formed a strategic partnership with Waxell, an AI governance and agent observability company. The alliance was formed to help enterprises govern, observe, and improve AI agents operating in high-stakes human environments. As enterprises move from copilots to autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, AI systems are being given
How to Build a Perpetual CEO Succession Pipeline
CEO succession planning is increasingly being treated as a continuous leadership priority rather than a process that begins only when a departure is announced. With chief executives serving for a relatively limited period compared with the lifespan of most organizations, boards are under growing pressure to build deeper pipelines, develop internal talent, and maintain visibility
Slone Partners Recruits CEO for Perspectum
Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has placed Warren Cresswell as CEO at Perspectum, an Oxford, England-based precision health company that delivers non-invasive solutions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes in liver and cardiometabolic disease. “Warren brings an exceptional combination of global leadership experience, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge across diagnostics and precision health,” said Leslie
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics Assists Texas A&M International University with Director of Athletics Search
Anthem Executive | Anthem Academics has assisted Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with the recruitment of director of athletics. Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, Mike “JR” Wheless, and Florene Stawowy led the assignment. “We are excited to welcome Tyler to Texas A&M International University and to join our Dustdevil family,” said University president Christopher Maynard. His commitment to the academic
The Invisible Month in Executive Recruitment: The Overlooked ROI of Shortlist Due Diligence
Executive search firms are under growing pressure to protect both client outcomes and their own reputations as leadership decisions become more visible and consequential. That has put greater focus on when risk is identified in the search process, not simply whether it is identified at all, and on how earlier diligence can help firms avoid
AI Moves Deeper Into Executive Search Workflows as Innova Heads to Chicago
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into the day-to-day work of executive search firms, but adoption remains uneven across the industry. As search leaders evaluate a growing number of tools, many are looking for practical examples of where AI can improve research, business development, search delivery, and operations without compromising judgment or quality. The
JDG Associates Retained by SPIE to Lead CEO Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to lead its search for a new CEO. The Bellingham, WA-based society, the premier global organization advancing light-based research and technologies, seeks a strategic, globally minded executive to succeed CEO Kent Rochford, who will depart in February
CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and
DSG Global Appoints Managing Directors
DSG Global has expanded with the additions of Kris McFeely, Chris Clarey, and Scott Murray as managing directors. Ms. McFeely, who joins the firm’s nonprofit and social impact practice, brings more than two decades of executive search experience to the team. She specializes in identifying and recruiting exceptional leaders for mission-driven organizations. Drawing on experience across
U.S. M&A Accelerates as Buyers Raise the Bar
EY-Parthenon’s September Merger Monthly points to continued momentum across the U.S. M&A market. Through August, deal value for transactions above $100 million reached approximately $2.2 trillion, up roughly 48 percent year-over-year, while volume increased 23 percent. Momentum remained strong from June through August, with deal value rising 23 percent and volume advancing 22 percent from
Why the Best Job Offer Is About More Than Salary
A higher salary can make a new job attractive, but compensation alone does not always tell candidates whether an offer is truly better. According to a recent report from NPAworldwide, recruiters can play an important role in helping candidates evaluate the complete package while also helping employers understand why a competitive base salary may not
Buffkin / Baker Recruits President for Valdosta State University
Partner-led executive search firm Buffkin / Baker has assisted in the recruitment of Donald J. Green president of Valdosta State University (VSU). Partner Ann Yates and associate Dinah DeWitt led the assignment. “Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on
The Moran Company Recruits CEO for The Arc of New Mexico
The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, has placed Tracie Fletcher as the new executive director of The Arc of New Mexico. Senior search consultant Bruce Scott led the assignment. “Tracie brings a 25-year track record of leadership in non-profit, government, and community organizations,” The Arc of New Mexico said in a
Riviera Partners Expands Public Practice
San Francisco-based Riviera Partners, a recruitment provider specializing in C-level engineering, product, and design leader placements, has expanded with the addition of Archer McFall as a partner within its public practice serving large, publicly-traded companies and late-stage, pre-IPO companies. “Getting the right CTO, CIO, or chief AI officer in place, building the team structure around AI, making sure the
Building Your IR Function: The Questions Every VC Should be Asking
As venture firms mature and fundraising becomes more institutionalized, building the right investor relations function is increasingly becoming a critical part of long-term growth. The best time to hire an investor relations leader is before you urgently need one, according to a recent report from SPMB’s Suzanne Heske and Emily Leder. “LP relationships take years to
U.S. Hiring Slows as Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.2 Percent
Employment increased by 29,000 in September as the U.S. unemployment rate edged up to at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 7.1 million, also increased in September. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for people who are Black (7.0 percent) increased in September.
Cook Silverman Search Recruits Chief Development Officer for Common Sense Media
Greenbrae, CA-based Cook Silverman Search has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia Chang as chief development officer of Common Sense Media to lead in its search for a chief development officer. Ms. Chang joins Common Sense Media after spending a decade with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she most recently served as deputy chief development officer
DRiWaterstone Human Capital Assists WJCT Public Media with CEO Search
DRiWaterstone Human Capital has assisted in the recruitment of Karen Feagins as president and CEO of WJCT Public Media, the independent, community-owned public media organization serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. “Karen represents exactly what we were looking for as the next leader for WJCT Public Media,” said Bill Hendrich, chair of the WJCT Public Media board
A Candidate Placed; One Year Into the Job
The Energists is a boutique executive search firm focused on the energy sector. Its client list is diverse across the energy industry, geographies, and business scenarios. A boutique, high integrity firm established in 1979, The Energists operates exclusively within the energy industry. Its staff comprises accomplished industry professionals and leaders, each with their own area
Morgan Samuels Adds New Principal
Morgan Samuels Company, an L.A.-based executive recruiter, has added Diane Gilley as a principal. Ms. Gilley was previously a senior associate with Heidrick & Struggles and a member of that firm's global technology and chief information officer practice groups. Prior to that, she was a senior associate and principal with Korn/Ferry International’s advanced technology practice.
Kaplan & Associates To Lead CEO Search for Bat Harbor Bankshares
Philadelphia-based executive recruiter Kaplan & Associates, Inc. has been selected by Bar Harbor Bankshares to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Bar Harbor Bankshares is the parent company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, founded in 1887 and celebrating its
IHRIM Welcomes New HR Leaders
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected Joyce Brown, Gary Morlock and Sherry Timmerman as the newest members of its board of directors. Ms. Brown is director HR systems at Brink’s Inc. and directs all aspects of the company’s human resource system. She has more than 20 years of progressive experience and
Only Half of Hiring Companies Regard Talent Management as Top Priority
Only half of major organizations regard talent management as a top priority, according to a survey of 537 U.S. companies by Right Management, the talent and career management expert within ManpowerGroup. For 13 percent of organizations talent management is a secondary priority, and for the balance not a priority at all. Respondents were asked to
Korn Ferry Makes Appointments to Board
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Jerry P. Leamon as a director of the company's board to fill the existing vacancy created by the retirement of former director Kenneth Whipple. The board also added Mr. Leamon to serve on the audit committee of the board. Mr. Leamon joins William R. Floyd, who was also recently elected to
ChampionScott Partners Fills Global Marketing Post For Valent BioSciences
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Salman Mir as vice president of global marketing and business management at Valent BioSciences Corporation (VBC). Mr. Mir brings over 20 years of sales, marketing, operations and business development experience with major global crop protection companies in domestic and global roles. He joins VBC from Gowan Company, where
Insperity Releases New SaaS Offering
Insperity, Inc., a provider of human resources and business performance solutions, has launched OrgPlus RealTime, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering of its Insperity OrgPlus workforce planning software. The software supports rapid creation, management and communication of organizational structure. It also provides a framework for strategic workforce analysis by bringing together a multitude of data from various
Johnson Partnes Forms Alliance With Asia Carbon
Executive search firm Johnson Partners has formed a partnership with Asia Carbon to form an integrated team of 15 partners working across offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne. Established in October 2008, Asia Carbon brought together some of the most experienced and well respected executive search professionals in the region to create
Luceo Solutions and Sertifi Createa Partnership
Recruiting technology company Luceo Solutions and Sertifi, a leading eSignature provider, have joined forced to provide its clients with a simplified, fully integrated and paperless method for onboarding new hires. Luceo’s industry-leading recruiting technology helps growing businesses to identify and hire the right-fit talent that can drive success in their organizations. Sertifi’s eSignature solutions enable
Martin Partners Places CEO at Able Manufacturing
Executive search firm Martin Partners has recruited William Pesch to the position of chief executive officer at Able Manufacturing. Mr. Pesch was the CEO at McBride Electric. Able Manufacturing is backed by the private equity firm Generations Holdings, Inc. and focuses on specialty engineered fiberglass, metal, and plastic enclosures. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search
Paychex Acquires ExpenseWire
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and employee benefits solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has acquired ExpenseWire from Rearden Commerce. ExpenseWire is a expense report automation solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Paychex first partnered with Rearden in October 2008 when ExpenseWire was selected to power Paychex Expense Management, a web-based solution
Gilbert Tweed Adds Managing Director in Atlanta
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has added Clinton S. Browning as managing director in its new Atlanta office. Mr. Browning will focus on enhancing the firm’s footprint in the southeast while building the Atlanta office. He comes to Gilbert Tweed after serving in a partner role with boutique recruiter Aquinas Search Partners, an ownership
Futurestep Names Chief Sales Officer
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Jeanne MacDonald as its chief sales officer. Ms. MacDonald will be responsible for setting Futurestep's global sales strategy and aligning Futurestep's regional sales teams. She joined the company in 1998 and has developed experience working with clients in a variety of industries, including
Capital Analytics Partners With Visier
Capital Analytics has formed a strategic partnership with Visier, Inc. This agreement combines Visier’s workforce analytics technology and a leadership team with Capital Analytics’ expertise in human capital analytics consulting. “Capital Analytics is an ideal complement for Visier,” said John Schwarz, co-founder and CEO of Visier. “We are pleased to launch this collaborative relationship with
Spencer Stuart Finds CEO for BancorpSouth
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has recruited James D. Rollins as chief executive officer for BancorpSouth. Mr. Rollins previously served as president and chief operating officer of Prosperity Bancshares. Hassell H. Franklin, head of the search committee formed to identify BancorpSouth's new CEO, said: "After a comprehensive search process with the assistance of Spencer Stuart,
DHR Broadens Reach Into Nashville
DHR International has added John Blank as executive vice president and managing director in the firm’s Nashville office. Mr. Blank becomes the first consultant in Nashville as DHR continues to expand its presence in the Southeastern United States. He works primarily in the healthcare and private equity practice groups. “We are thrilled to have someone
Bullhorn Acquires MaxHire Solutions and Sendouts
Bullhorn, a global provider of on demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has acquired two companies: Vancouver, Canada-based MaxHire Solutions and St. Louis-based Sendouts. Both MaxHire and Sendouts provide recruiting software-as-a-service. Operating under the Bullhorn brand, development, support, and other teams from both companies will continue working from offices in Vancouver and St. Louis.
Caldwell Partners Completes Search for Ask.com
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has placed Adam J. Richards as vice president of operations at Ask.com. Mr. Richards formerly served as vice president and chief infrastructure architect at Yahoo! Ask.com has spent the last 15 years committed to its mission of increasing personal knowledge by empowering people with answers. Caldwell Partners,
Alliance Solutions Group Enhances Services
Alliance Solutions Group, a full-service staffing and recruitment agency based in Ohio, has enhanced its managed services to incorporate employers within its new TalentKick Workforce Solutions business unit. It provides contingent workforce management consulting and staffing services and a web-based, vendor-neutral, e-procurement application that helps users attain more predictable and more desirable results from contingent
Workday Posts Large Revenue Gains
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has posted revenues of $107.6 million, an increase of 72 percent from the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Subscription revenues stood at $81.1 million, a gain of 92 percent from same period last year. Net loss per basic and
Korn Ferry Whitehead Mann. Appoints Managing Director
Korn/Ferry International has named Sonamara Jeffreys as managing director of Korn/Ferry Whitehead Mann. Ms. Jeffreys will be responsible for leading the firm's U.K. operations, as well as retaining her existing responsibilities as regional leader of Korn/Ferry's global financial services market for EMEA. "Sonamara's successful track record as a senior search consultant, coupled with her management
Diversified Search Fills Board Seats for Comfort Systems
Diversified Search has recruited Constance Skidmore and Vance Tang as new members of the board of directors at Comfort Systems USA, Inc. Ms. Skidmore is a seasoned financial expert who served as partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers for over two decades, including a term on its board. Mr. Tang served as president and CEO of the U.S.
Adicio Launches New Career Sites
Adicio Inc., a provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, has announced the launch of several new job boards and motors classified sites. New careers sites launched using Adicio’s online classified technology include eCareer/OpenReq.com, HireaHero.org,Military1.com, LocalJobs.com, RecruitDisability.com and GlassCeiling.com. The new motors sites are Yakima Herald, Oklahoman, and High Point Enterprise/NCCarz.com. Rick
Workday Posts Large Revenue Gains
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has posted revenues were $72.6 million, an increase of 99 percent from the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Net loss for the quarter was $41.3 million, compared to a net loss of $19.7 million in the Q3 of fiscal
Green Park Makes Three Additions to Its Staff
U.K.-based Green Park has announced three new additions to its staff. Stephanie Campbell joins the firm from Veredus to work across the commerce and industry sectors with a particular focus on developing Green Park’s retail and consumer offering. John McLaughlin, formerly managing director at Bespoke Interim, joins to focus on expanding the firm’s manufacturing practice.
Baltimore, Indianapolis, Miami and San Diego Show Hiring Losses
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, lost 8.1 points in November, dropping to 100.3, which is 3.2 points below November 2011, and 5.6 below a year ago. Baltimore was the biggest loser in November, with a decrease of 13 percent over last month. In other disappointing news, Indianapolis lost 8%, Miami
HireRight Forms Alliance with PeopleAdmin
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has announced a new integration with PeopleAdmin, a provider of on-demand talent management solutions for higher education and government, designed to streamline the recruitment and employment background check process. The integration enables customers to order, track and manage their employment screening processes directly from PeopleAdmin SelectSuite.
Bialla/Signium to Lead Board Search for Levi Strauss
Bialla/Signium has been selected Levi Strauss & Co. to lead in its search for new board members. Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world’s largest branded apparel companies and the global leader in jeanswear, marketing its products in more than 110 countries worldwide. Bialla & Associates has been handling senior management recruitment assignments
Jack Welch Management Institute and Udemy Form Partnership
The Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University and Udemy, an online education marketplace, have formed a strategic partnership to offer online leadership development solutions available through a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) provider. The Jack Welch Management Institute applies the celebrated management practices of Fortune magazine’s “Manager of the Century,” and combines real-world instruction
Boyden Adds Managing Director in NY Office
Boyden has added Andrew Reese as a managing director in its New York office. Mr. Reese will play a key role in recruitment of C-level and senior executives within financial services, including companies specializing in wealth management, asset management and private equity. In addition, he will offer companies and candidates his knowledge in compensation, negotiation
Spencer Ogden Pens Office in Hong Kong
Recruiting firm Spencer Ogden has opened a new office in Hong Kong, its second office opening in Asia this year. Heading the company’s new office is ex-Hays China director Emma Charnock, who will extend the firm’s reach into China’s energy trading, energy finance, power generation, oil and gas, renewables, nuclear and mining sectors. David Spencer-Percival,
