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Global Employers Take Cautious Approach to Q4 Hiring
Global employers are continuing a careful approach to hiring in the fourth quarter, with 45 percent planning to maintain current workforce levels—the highest since early 2022—as organizations balance capturing growth opportunities with mitigating economic uncertainty. This measured shift sees 38 percent of employers planning to add staff while 15 percent expect reductions, resulting in a
The Critical State of Healthcare Staffing Shortages
Healthcare organizations face an unprecedented staffing crisis that directly impacts patient care and operational sustainability, according to a recent report from Denver, CO-based TriSearch. Shortages are projected to reach 124,000 physicians by 2033, and the industry must hire 200,000 nurses annually just to meet baseline needs. The nursing deficit alone could hit 450,000 registered nurses by
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.
NPAG Appoints Senior Advisor
Executive search firm NPAG has appointed André Blackman as senior advisor. In this new role, he will build and lead a practice focused on mission-driven innovation — connecting dynamic leadership talent and the development resources to keep that talent in seat, to founders and organizations solving problems that matter. “André brings a rare combination of strategic insight, storytelling
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?
Sheffield Haworth Adds Private Equity & Growth Venture Portfolio Assets Veteran
Global leadership advisory and executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has expanded with the addition of Michael McDonnell as managing director, private equity and growth venture portfolio assets. He is based in the New York office and works within the technology sector practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the team,” said Paul Gillespie, managing director of the
Leadership Needs Shift in a Changing Federal Market
Executive search across the federal contracting, government services, defense, and technology sectors is entering a new phase as companies look for more sophisticated ways to evaluate leadership beyond résumés, references, and past performance. In markets where specialized experience, relationships, and an understanding of complex government customers can be critical, the challenge is not simply identifying
Private Equity Rollup Wave Reshapes Executive Search
What may once have looked like a series of isolated transactions is increasingly taking on the shape of a broader industry shift. As capital moves into the sector and firms rethink where they have true competitive strength, the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. “A year ago, I would have called this a prediction, today,
HARTZ Search Seeking Chief Revenue Officer for Geisinger
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search was recently retained by Geisinger to lead in its search for a chief revenue officer. This executive will direct, manage, and implement programs to ensure efficient revenue management operations and sufficient cash flow to support Geisinger operations and strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, reducing, and resolving revenue management issues
Kincannon & Reed Places Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
Kincannon & Reed (K&R), which exclusively focuses on food, agribusiness, and the related life sciences, has assisted in the recruitment of Patrick Carney as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Dave Smith stepped down from his executive role after leading the association for more than 30 years. “Patrick pairs dairy industry knowledge with
Noto Group Expands Global Consumer Practice
Portland, OR-headquartered executive search firm Noto Group has expanded with the additions of Kirsty Schofield and Cody Johns as senior partners in its global consumer practice. “Cody and Kirsty bring highly complementary experience, deep consumer sector expertise, and a genuine connection to how we work,” said Sara Spirko, managing partner of Noto Group. “Both understand that finding
millionways Brings a New Behavioral Intelligence Lever to Executive Recruiters
Hunt Scanlon Ventures this week completed its investment in millionways, a New York-headquartered company that builds a behavioral intelligence layer of AI for human agent workforces, utilizing a proprietary Large Psychology Model called Thorsten-4. The platform focuses on understanding human signals, motives, and behavior patterns, with applications used across AI governance, executive hiring, talent management,
AI Governance Jobs Platform Builds Early Momentum Through Privacy-First Model
AI-Governance-Jobs.com, operated by GRC Careers LLC and led by founder and CEO F. Jay Hall, has built its model combining specialized career content, organic search visibility, and privacy-focused architecture. The company’s latest executive summary reports 134,499 organic impressions over a recent 28-day period, achieved roughly three months after launch — without advertising. As demand grows
Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Linfield University with the Recruitment of Dean of the School of Business
Blue Rock Human Capital has helped to recruit Isaac Wanasika as the new dean of the School of Business at Linfield University. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Linfield University to identify their new dean of the School of Business,” said Jacquelyn Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “Today’s higher
CIO Partners Leading Cybersecurity Search for Flexsteel Industries
CIO Partners was recently retained by Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque, IA, to lead in its search for director of cybersecurity. This role partners closely with IT, executive leadership, legal, compliance, operations, and external security partners to reduce cyber risk, strengthen business resilience, and ensure the organization is prepared to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover
Pacific International Launches Leadership Coaching and Onboarding Service
London-headquartered executive search firm Pacific International Executive Search has launched its new leadership coaching & onboarding service. This will support senior leaders through the highest-stakes moments of their careers. “The first months in a new leadership role, a step-change in scope, the pressures of C-suite leadership – these are just a few examples where an experienced coach can turn potential into value faster
Leveraging AI to Drive Business Development in Executive Search
AI is beginning to reshape how executive search firms approach business development, moving the process beyond traditional account lists and periodic outreach toward more continuous market intelligence. By helping recruiters identify meaningful changes across companies, leadership teams, and professional networks, AI is creating new opportunities to engage clients with greater relevance and better timing. The
Korn Ferry Retained by Convergence for CEO Search
Korn Ferry has been retained by Convergence to lead in its search for a new CEO. Joan Larrea will retire as CEO in early 2027 after more than a decade of leadership. Since inception, Ms. Larrea has led the organization through a decade of significant growth, helping establish Convergence as the world’s leading authority on
St. Olaf College Taps Brettschneider Executive Search for Chief Information Officer Search
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search has been selected by St. Olaf College to lead in its search for chief information officer. St. Olaf seeks a values-forward, innovative CIO. The next CIO of St. Olaf College will serve as a trusted advisor to the provost, president, and president’s leadership team on the role of information and library resources
Boyden Seeking CEO for Creative BC
Boyden has been retained by Creative BC in Vancouver, British Columbia to lead in its search for a new CEO. Reporting to the board of directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to an organization that sits at the center of British Columbia’s creative economy. The CEO will lead the execution of Creative BC’s mandate
Signium Expands in Belgium
Executive search consortium Signium has expanded with the addition of Valérie Schmitt to its Belgium team as leadership consulting partner. “She will support executive leaders and teams at pivotal moments, helping them navigate change and succeed in complex environments,” Signium said. “Drawing on more than 25 years in senior corporate roles, Valérie brings first-hand experience of the challenges
How AI Is Reshaping Executive Assessment and Leadership Development
As organizations look for better ways to evaluate leadership potential, attention is shifting beyond experience and credentials toward how executives actually think, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure. AI is creating new ways to analyze those behaviors at scale, giving executive search firms and their clients additional evidence when assessing qualities such as judgment,
Caldwell Assists the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the Recruitment of President for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
Toronto-based Caldwell has assisted the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with the recruitment of Cheryl Nelms as president of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. The search was led by Drew Railton, Lucy Antrobus, and Vicky O’Connor. “With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Canada, Cheryl brings
TOC Arts Partners Fills Key Position for Film at Lincoln Center
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners has helped to recruit Trent Anderson as vice president of development of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This follows an extensive national search led by senior strategist, Brenna Thomas. “Throughout the search process, Trent distinguished himself with his strategic vision, fundraising expertise, and thoughtful leadership,” said Daniel Battsek, president of Film
True Launches Forensic Referencing Offering
Global executive talent platform True has launched True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm named Christopher Jaros as partner to build and lead the offering. This expands True’s executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm’s executive
Long Ridge Partners Appoints Director
New York City-based Long Ridge Partners has named Chrissie Shin as director. “Please join us in congratulating Chrissie Shin on her promotion to director,” Long Ridge Partners said in a LinkedIn post. “Chrissie’s expertise, dedication, and leadership have made her an invaluable member of the Long Ridge team. This well-earned promotion reflects the impact she’s made across
Navigating the Search for Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders
Leadership searches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are becoming increasingly complex as boards weigh institutional legacy against rapidly changing demands on presidents. Executive search firms are being asked to identify candidates who can balance mission, financial stewardship, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term strategy while navigating a more uncertain higher education environment. For HBCUs,
Egon Zehnder Called in by CAAT Pension Plan for CEO Search
Leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been selected by the board of trustees of CAAT Pension Plan to lead in its search for its next chief executive officer. This follows the departure of longtime CEO and plan manager Derek Dobson, who recently resigned. The search will focus on leaders who can combine strategic vision with operational discipline,
The National Airlines Council of Canada Retains Odgers to Lead Search for CEO
Odgers was recently retained by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Jeff Morrison has informed the board of his intention to retire. He will continue to lead the association until a successor is appointed to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. To support the
PierceGray Expands Staff with New Vice President
PierceGray has expanded with the addition of Kara Hennessey as vice president in the firm’s finance practice. She will be based in the New York office. “PierceGray is excited to welcome Kara Hennessey to the team as our newest vice president,” the firm said in a LinkedIn post. “Kara brings almost 10 years of executive search
ZRG Secures $120 Million in Funding
ZRG, a global talent advisory firm and portfolio company of RFE Investment Partners, has secured $120 million in debt financing from Main Street Capital Corporation and its affiliates. “This significant funding will bolster ZRG’s growth initiatives and enhance its ability to deliver innovative talent solutions to clients worldwide,” the firm said. “It is a great time to
Unrabble Releases Free Hiring Software
Unrabble, a cloud-computing startup that simplifies and process of hiring new employees, has released a new free version of its software. With the software’s most recent update, companies, startups and individuals will be allowed to create a job opening and use Unrabble’s candidate evaluation tools without paying a subscription fee. “Unrabble puts hiring in the
Wilton & Bain Taps Former Heidrick & Struggles Recruiter
Global search firm Wilton & Bain has named Bryan MacDonald as the head of its chief information officer (CIO) practice. Mr. MacDonald previously was regional managing partner at search firm Heidrick & Struggles, responsible for CIO recruiting across Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions. “I am delighted to become part of the team here
ChampionScott Finds New COO for Valent
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Andy Lee as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Valent U.S.A. Mr. Lee was previously CEO of Sipcam Agro USA and ADVAN, LLC. “When recruiting our COO, we needed a fresh eye in the agriculture marketplace and ChampionScott did just that,” said Valent U.S.A. CEO Mike
CareerCast.Com/JobSerf Employment Index Unchanged
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, fell 0.1 points from December 2011, and is 8.7 points lower than the January Index. San Diego made significant progress, with a 14 percent increase in hiring over last month. The cities with the most per capita hiring gains in 2011 included: Nashville (+19 points),
hrQ Enters Chicago Market with New Managing Director
Dave McKeon has joined hrQ, an executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, as vice president and managing director to lead hrQ’s expansion in the Chicago market. Mr. McKeon joins hrQ with significant HR experience from companies such as Hewitt Associates, Ameritech, Mobil Oil and Frito-Lay. “We are looking
McDermott & Bull Places VP Sales Marketing at BE. Group
Irvine, CA-based McDermott & Bull has placed Ginger Thorpe as vice president of sales and marketing at be.group. “Ginger is a dynamic and experienced sales executive who has been successful at growing revenues through effective team leadership. She is very strategy-oriented when managing her team, goals and objectives and is an effective communicator and collaborator.
Workday Chosen by Sallie Mae
Workday, Inc., a leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management, has been selected by Sallie Mae for use of Workday Financial Management. Workday will provide Sallie Mae with many benefits as a platform for both financial and human resources data. “When customers tell us that our solutions are going
Robert Half Records 14 Percent Revenue Jump
Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted fourth quarter 2011 revenues of $975.3 million, a 14 percent increase from revenues of $851.6 million during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company net income of $42.6 million, or 30 cents a share, compared with earnings of $24.8 million, or 17 cents a share, in
KilPatrick Executive Search Adds Four Senior Associates
Kilpatrick Executive Search Italy has named Luigi Trivellato, Paolo Colombo, Vittorio Franzetti and Stefano Rava as senior associates. Mr. Trivellato has spent most of his career dealing with human resource management issues in multinational environments. He has gained expertise in managing search assignment in all management functions focusing mainly in the energy, oil & gas,
Inside Edge Legal Expands in Southern California
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has appointed Kelly Woodson, a former practicing attorney, as a recruiter in its Los Angeles office. “We are pleased to welcome Kelly to the growing IEL team,” said Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader. “The addition of a
Jamesbeck Global Partners Names Managing Director
Investment management-focused executive search boutique Jamesbeck Global Partners has added Holly C. Davidson as a managing director in its direct private equity practice. Most recently, Ms. Davidson founded the funds practice at Lancor and led Sextant Search Partners' West Coast office. “Holly is a great addition to the Jamesbeck team. She is the go-to for
DHR Places Charlie Weis As Head Coach At Kansas
DHR International has placed Charlie Weis as the 37th head football coach at the University of Kansas. The search was led by Glenn Sugiyama, global sports practice leader, and Pat Richter, executive vice president, with assistance from research associate Jon Barron. Dr. Sheahon Zenger, athletic director for the University of Kansas, said: “We set out
Preston | Reffett to Lead Search for the Dept of Defense
Executive search firm Preston | Reffett, LLC has been selected by the Department of Defense to lead the search for the president/CEO of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). Ron Flom, managing director of the public sector & acquisition practice in Arlington, VA, will lead the search. AAFES operates more than 3,100 facilities
Human Capital Group Places COO at Comdata
Brentwood, TN-based The Human Capital Group, Inc. has placed Melinda Stickley as the senior vice president and chief operations officer at Comdata, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ceridian Corporation. Ms. Stickley has over 25 years of operations leadership experience with companies such as FIS/Fidelity National Information Services (formerly Equifax/Certegy), Citibank, AT&T, GE and AC Nielsen.
Stanton Chase Expands to Korea
Executive search firm Stanton Chase International has opened a new office in Seoul, Korea with the addition of KK Consulting as its latest global partner. Stanton Chase Korea (formerly KK Consulting) is headed by Korean business and executive search leader KK Kim and managing director Tony Kang. “We are thrilled that KK Consulting is joining
IHRIM Elects Three Board Members
International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) has elected Jeremy Ames, Damon Lovett and Bob Lupp to its board of directors. Mr. Ames is president and founder of Gaucho Group, a consulting firm that focuses on the management and development of human resource information systems (HRIS). Mr. Lovett currently serves as HR systems consultant
Boyden Boosts Search Team in San Franciso
Boyden has added Trevor Pritchard, Michael Reid and Martie Bond as managing partners in its San Francisco office. Mr. Pritchard has 10 years of senior executive recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical, biologics and medical device industries, and over 20 years of line management and leadership experience in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and the Pacific
Market Ready RX Launches FivebyFive Executive Search
Market Ready Rx, a marketing firm dedicated to helping In-vitro diagnostic companies commercialize products, has expanded its services through the creation of a new division, FivebyFive Executive Search. FivebyFive will support Market Ready Rx clients by providing executive services placing high caliber professionals. “The addition of executive search services to Market Ready Rx for the
MaxHire Recruiting Software Adds Enterprise-Class Financials
MaxHire Solutions Inc., a provider of recruiting software, has announced the addition of MaxHire Financials. MaxHire Financials will provide enterprise-class commission calculations, payroll, invoicing, timesheets and expense reporting built into the MaxHire recruiting software. “We're excited to provide MaxHire customers with complete end-to-end automation with the addition of MaxHire Financials,” said Peter Blitz, CEO of
Fortune 500 Companies Launch .JOBS Career Microsites
Over 400 of the Fortune 500 have launched .JOBS Career Microsites, according to DirectEmployers Association, providers of over 1,000 career microsites. Career microsites are highly specialized sites that allow an employer to list jobs targeting specific job seeker searches. Each month, job seekers perform over 200 million searches for jobs using search engines like Google
Warren Partners Assigns Head of Scotland Operations
Executive search boutique Warren Partners has opened an Edinburgh office and named Charles McGarry to head its operations in Scotland as well as expand its board services practice. Mr. McGarry comes to the firm following 23 years with Fletcher Jones, most recently as a director. He has worked with FTSE 100 and 250 companies, financial
Pedersen & Partners Opens New Offices and China and Indonesia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened offices in Shanghai and Jakarta. Gautier Vasseur, partner in charge of Pedersen & Partners’ expansion to Greater China, will be leading the operations of the new Shanghai office while Michael Al-Nassir, partner in charge of Pedersen & Partners’ South East Asian expansion, will be overseeing the opening
JDG Associates Selected by BRMI Consulting
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has been retained by BRMi Consulting to identify a senior director. BRMi is a growing consulting firm that focuses on delivering management consulting services to government agencies and is committed to continuously improving and innovating to deliver the best outcomes for its clients. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia,
JBCHoldings Acquires Executive Search Firm Janou Pakter
New York-based JBCHoldings LLC (JBC), a Riveria Investment Group portfolio company, has acquired executive search firm Janou Pakter (JP). Terms and conditions of the deal were not disclosed. Headquartered in New York and founded in 1985, Janou Pakter focuses on servicing the fashion and retail market. JBC is the holding company for JBCStyle, JBCConnect and
Martin Partners CFO at CSI Heat
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Scott Sannes as chief financial officer at Controls Southeast Inc. (CSI Heat). CSI Heat is a global leader in thermal steam maintenance systems for critical process applications. Prior to joining CSI Heat, Mr. Sannes was CFO at Polyester Fibers, Inc. Headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to
JobVite Adds Former Taleo Exec
Jobvite, a provider of next-generation recruitment solutions, has named Kevin Nanney as vice president of product. Mr. Nanney will lead product strategy and design for the innovation leader in the multi-billion dollar online recruitment market. He most recently served as vice president of product management at Taleo, a talent management provider. In that role, he
eQuest Expands Its Asia Job Board Network
eQuest, a job posting distribution and job posting management provider, has expanded its Asia Job Board Network by adding over 200 career site destinations in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Called “Asia Direct,” the expanded network helps employers streamline the process of posting jobs for what
Diversified Search Adds to Not-For-Profit Practice
Diversified Search has announced that Kevin Chase has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a managing director in its not-for-profit practice. Mr. Chase has a broad range of experience in retained executive search with a focus on CEO, board and director level searches for non-profit organizations in a variety of sectors, including public health,
Boyden Names CFO
Boyden has promoted Lydia Reitano promoted to chief financial officer, corporate secretary and treasurer. In addition, Dana Rutty has been appointed assistant corporate secretary. Ms. Reitano, who previously served as Boyden's VP of finance, will now oversee all financial activities of Boyden. "Lydia brings superior financial acumen and an impressive record of successful strategic and
U.K. Job Site Adzuna Raises 500K in Funding
Adzuna, the next-generation job search engine, has raised £500,000 investment financing from Index Ventures, The Accelerator Group and existing investors including Passion Capital. The latest funding follows a seed round last year. Launched in July 2011, Adzuna classifieds aims to become the world's leading search engine for classifieds, bringing together all the ads and connecting
TweetMyJOBS Partners with the City of Atlanta
Job board TweetMyJOBS and the City of Atlanta have formed a public-private partnership focused on connecting local businesses with city residents seeking employment across all industries at all levels of employment, from entry level to C-suite positions. The City of Atlanta Jobs Platform supports the Hire Atlanta initiative and is easy to use, free and
