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The Burnout Recession: Why Talent Will Quit Before the Market Does
Organizations across the globe are experiencing this rising trend of high performers exiting their stable jobs due to invisible fatigue, according to a recent report from The Taplow Group. “The burnout recession is real and the real business risk isn’t just economic, it’s emotional and cultural upheaval within your organization,” the study said. And do you
Myers McRae Recruits President for Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Macon, GA-based Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Michelle Trawick as the new president of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. She will officially assume the role July 31. “We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Trawick back to Kentucky,” said Ryan Quarles, president of the Kentucky Community and Technical
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.
Caldwell Expands in London and Madrid
Toronto-based Caldwell has expanded with the addition of Alex Langridge as a partner in the firm’s financial services practice. Based in London, Mr. Langridge advises clients across financial services and fintech on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring. “Alex’s appointment reflects our continued investment in expanding Caldwell’s financial
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?
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
Fama Technologies, providers of AI-powered online screening, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November
Updating How You Work So AI Can Actually Deliver
AI adoption is no longer a technology challenge, it is an operational one. Companies that generate lasting value from AI will be the ones willing to redesign workflows, redefine leadership responsibilities, and embed AI directly into how work gets done every day. Most companies will not fail at AI because they chose the wrong model,
Vetted Solutions Assists CoreNet Global with CEO Search
Following an extensive search process, Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has assisted in the recruitment of Vicki Worden as the new CEO of CoreNet Global. “Vicki Worden demonstrates exemplary leadership through her collaborative approach,” said Jamie Leary-Erickson, CoreNet Global board chair. “Vicki’s extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and commercial real estate sectors, combined with her global perspective
BarkerGilmore Places Head of Legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has placed Keinan Meginniss as VP, head of legal at Vantage Elevator Solutions. The search was led by Stephen Bell and Alison Waters. “Keinan joins the organization at an exciting time as the company continues to expand its operations and strengthen its leadership team
NGS Global Adds TalentXera
Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has added Saúl Almendárez and his team at TalentXera. This expands the firm’s capabilities across Mexico and the broader Latin America region. Mr. Almendárez is based in Mexico City, where he has spent more than 20 years building an exceptional team and a highly regarded brand in the executive search industry. Along
IMD International Search Group Elects New Board Members
Global executive search consortium IMD International Search Group recently had delegates from member firms meet in Helsinki, Finland, and announced the election of several board members. Ben Tucker (Minerva, IMD U.K.) transitions from director to VP finance and legal. Eva Nielsen (Lisberg, IMD Sweden) is reelected for a second mandate as director while Terhi Heikkinen (IMS Talent,
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Launch Recruiter Performance Training Program
The executive search industry has a training challenge. For years, recruiting firms have depended on apprenticeship-style development, learning through observation, informal mentoring, and varying management approaches. That model works for some, but it does not scale effectively. In a market increasingly shaped by AI, speed, precision, and commercial demands, inconsistent recruiter performance is no longer
Executive Search Firms Confront the AI Transformation
As AI rapidly reshapes the executive search landscape, recruiting firms are facing growing pressure to modernize how they identify, assess, and engage leadership talent. Industry experts say AI-driven sourcing, predictive analytics, and automation tools are helping firms accelerate search timelines and expand candidate reach, while also forcing recruiters to rethink where their true value lies.
Cooper Coleman Recruits CFO the Center for Child Protection
Cooper Coleman LLC has placed William Wade as chief financial officer of the Center for Child Protection (CCP) in Austin, TX. The national search was led by Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “Dion brings the kind of strategic thinking and mission alignment CCP needs in its CFO,” said Mr. Cooper. “They are doing remarkable work,
Boyden Assists Kerry’s Place Autism Services with CEO Search
Boyden has recruited Normandie Wragg as the new president and CEO of Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Ontario. The appointment follows the previously announced retirement of CEO Susan VanDeVelde-Coke at the end of June. The search was led by partners Jim Stonehouse and Pamela Colquhoun, and Kathy Luu, senior associate. “Normandie is a highly accomplished, values-driven
Modern Executive Solutions Expands Technology Practice
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has expanded with the addition of Moises Velilla as managing director in its technology practice. He brings deep experience advising organizations on senior leadership hiring and talent strategy across technology and transformation. Mr. Velilla specializes in advising clients on executive talent strategy and recruiting transformative technology and professional services leaders. He
AI’s Next Test: Can It Actually Drive Growth?
A massive opportunity, and a critical trust gap, is emerging among corporate leaders. According to EY-Parthenon’s Growth Survey of 271 U.S. executives, 78 percent believe AI will accelerate growth, even as nearly 80 percent say the growth environment has become more challenging over the past year. Yet only about a third trust AI inputs for high-stakes decisions such
Retained vs. Contingent Search: Choosing the Right Executive Search Model
As companies navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges, the pressure to make the right executive hiring decision has never been greater. Boards and leadership teams are looking beyond resumes and credentials, placing greater emphasis on cultural alignment, long-term business impact, and a candidate’s ability to guide organizations through growth, transformation, and uncertainty. At the same time,
Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president. With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership,
Ren Systems Appoints Head of Product
Ren Systems, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform used by sales, business development, and professional services leaders, recently expanded with the addition of Nick Wynja as head of product. “As we’ve scaled Ren to 70+ enterprise customers and accelerated our feature release cycle, it became clear that we needed focused product leadership,” the company said in
How to Kick Off an Executive Search the Right Way
As leadership demands grow more complex, organizations are increasingly recognizing that a successful executive search begins long before candidate outreach or interviews take place. Search consultants say the strongest outcomes are driven by early alignment around business strategy, organizational culture, leadership expectations, and the capabilities needed to support future growth. Rather than simply filling an
Why Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring
As organizations compete for leadership talent, many are reexamining how executive interviews are conducted and whether traditional hiring instincts are leading to the best decisions. Increasingly, research is showing that structured interviews built around standardized questions and evaluation criteria deliver more reliable hiring outcomes than conversational, free-flowing assessments. Talent experts say the approach not only
Rethinking Career Loyalty in the Age of Gen Z and Millennials
As leadership priorities continue to evolve, executive search firms are seeing a growing shift in how candidates evaluate long-term career opportunities. Today’s professionals are placing greater emphasis on purpose, culture, mentorship, flexibility, and personal growth alongside compensation and title. Recruiters say organizations that can clearly communicate vision, invest in employee development, and foster strong leadership
Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer for Laigo Bio
Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has recruited Richard C.A. Sainson as the new chief scientific officer of Laigo Bio. “It was a privilege to partner with Matthew and the Laigo board,” said Kay Wardle, managing partner at Coulter Partners. “Targeted protein degradation is one of the most exciting frontier areas of drug discovery, and finding a chief
Blue Rock Human Capital Recruits Chief People Officer for Michelli Weighing & Measurement
Talent acquisition strategies at many large companies have become as complex as their balance sheets. And while chief human resource officers play a vital role in overseeing an organization’s broad-based workforce, the chief people officer typically goes beyond overseeing its people policies. The focus instead is on building talent as a key competitive advantage, with more
Raising the Bar for Interim and Fractional Leadership
As companies face mounting pressure to move faster and adapt to constant change, interim and fractional executives are increasingly being brought in not simply to maintain stability, but to drive transformation from day one. Organizations today are seeking experienced leaders who can step into critical roles, solve immediate business challenges, and create momentum while long-term
BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search
BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic
When Search Fatigue Leads to Costly Hiring Mistakes
In executive search, the biggest hiring mistakes are not always caused by weak candidate pools or poor sourcing strategies. More often, breakdowns occur near the finish line, when prolonged interview cycles, competing stakeholder opinions, and mounting business pressures begin to wear down decision-making discipline. What starts as a rigorous evaluation process can gradually shift toward
Preng & Associates Recruits SVP of Government Services for American Bureau of Shipping
Houston-based Preng & Associates has placed Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago as senior vice president of government services at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around the world,” said John McDonald, ABS chairman and CEO. “His
McDermott + Bull Expands in Amsterdam
Irvine, CA-based McDermott + Bull has expanded in Amsterdam with the addition of Gerben van den Hout as managing director. “This strategic hire comes as McDermott + Bull continues to expand its executive search presence across Europe, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support organizations in identifying and placing high-impact leadership talent,” the firm said. “Gerben’s appointment represents an
The Massachusetts Port Authority Calls in Isaacson, Miller To Find New CEO
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), one of the nation’s most multifaceted port authorities and a prime engine of economic vitality for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England, has called in Boston-based Isaacson, Miller to lead in its search for a new CEO. Past CEO Lisa Wieland recently stepped down. Lisa Savereid and Jeff Kessner are leading
HR Association Appoints Executive Committee Members
The National Human Resources Association has announced the interim appointment of several executive committee members. Jamie Daerda is the vice president of affiliate development and support; she is the director of HR for Esse Health. Brad Eddy becomes vice president of membership growth & retention; his HR background includes benefits & payroll administration, employment law,
Corporate Resource Services Acquires Cameo
Corporate Resource Services, Inc., a national provider of temporary and permanent staffing services, has announced that its subsidiary Diamond Staffing Services, Inc., has acquired substantially all the assets of Cameo Personnel Systems, Inc., a provider of temporary and permanent employment staffing services. Cameo provides its services to clients in light industrial businesses through offices located
Glasford International Reports Rise in Cross-Border Activity
Gross revenue from cross-border recruiting activities increased by 67 percent last year at Glasford International, a global collaboration of independent search firms. Active sectors included industrial manufacturing & construction in emerging markets and a surge in technology, banking & investments in established capital markets. “I am delighted to see how Glasford International has developed from
Inside Edge Legal Adds to Chicago Office
Inside Edge Legal (IEL), the legal contract staffing affiliate of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, has added Tasha Brown as a managing director in Chicago. “We are delighted to have Tasha join the IEL team,” said Greg Richter, IEL’s global practice leader. “We continue to see the demand for substantive project attorneys grow
Work&Partners Completes Assignment for FTI Consulting
New York-based Work&Partners LLC has placed Ronald M. Evans as managing director of the transaction advisory services practice at FTI Consulting. Jon R. Work led the search. Mr. Evans was formerly a director, transaction services at KPMG, LLP. FTI specializes in corporate financial consulting and offers a wide range of services to corporations and to
HireRight Releases Criminal Search Tool
HireRight, a global provider of on-demand employment screening solutions, has released Widescreen Plus, a U.S. national criminal search covering hundreds of millions of records from multiple public record data repositories. Widescreen Plus is offered as a supplemental search to other HireRight criminal background searches, and it examines records from a combination of repositories, including county
Kronos Selected by Grady Health System
Kronos Incorporated has been selected by Grady Health System to help manage its workforce. Brian Graves, global practice leader of healthcare at Kronos, said: “A fundamental shift is taking place in healthcare today and it’s all about technology that is easy to use. We’re leveraging advances in consumer technology to make our workforce management solutions
Tatum Strengthens New York Practice
Executive services firm Tatum LLC has added Don Alvarez in the New York practice as managing partner and John Gramer as the national managing partner of Tatum Talent, Tatum's executive search practice. Mr. Alvarez will be leading a team of professionals assisting clients with addressing strategic, financial and operational challenges, such as IPO readiness, managing
Dowd Associates Places CFO at the Food Network
Dowd Associates Executive Search has placed Susan Kolar as senior vice president and chief financial officer of The Food Network, a division of Scripps Networks Interactive. Ms. Kolar is the former EVP and chief administrative officer of Sesame Workshop. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes in the recruitment of senior level financial executives.
Executive Job Creation Remains Steady
Executive job creation remains positive as recruiter confidence comes off recent highs and companies indicate plans to cautiously expand leadership teams in the coming six months, according to the results of ExecuNet's Recruiter Confidence Index (RCI). Recruiter confidence has retreated from its recent highs, as ExecuNet's February survey of 183 executive recruiters found 53 percent
RSA Interims Appoints New Director
RSA Interims has named Perry Evans as its new director. Mr. Evans joined RSA in 2006 and comes to this role after four successful years within the RSA Interims team. He has over 20 years of international recruitment experience, covering senior level executive search, contingency recruitment and interim management. “We are truly delighted that Perry
Pinstripe Healthcare Adds Former Manpower Marketing Director
Pinstripe Healthcare, a division of leading human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) specialist Pinstripe, Inc., has named Kristen Wright director of marketing. In this role she will be responsible for enhancing Pinstripe Healthcare's brand and broadening its reputation as a thought leader on talent acquisition and human resources in the healthcare market. “Kristen has
Management Consulting Group Appoints Head of Financial Services Practice
Management Consulting Group PLC, an international professional services firm, has appointed Allen K. Merrill to lead Kurt Salmon's global financial services practice. Mr. Salmon is expanding its financial services practice to meet growing demand from clients in this sector. Based in New York, he will work to accelerate the growth of this practice, particularly in
Caldwell Partners Posts 62 Percent Revenue Gain
Executive search firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. has posted 2011 second quarter revenues of $8.8 million, up 67 percent compared to the prior year. Revenues generated in the U.S. represent 62 percent of the second quarter total due to an increase in the number of U.S. partners and their increasing individual contributions to revenue.
3P Consultants Places CEO at DFPCL
Executive search firm 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd has recruited Anand Sundaram as chief executive officer of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL). Mr. Sundaram formerly served as executive director and chief operating officer of Marketcity Resources (Phoenix Mills). Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation is India’s leading producer of industrial chemicals. 3P Consultants Pvt. Ltd,
StepStone Solutions Enhances MrTedTalentLink
StepStone Solutions, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced the release of Version 11 of its SaaS-based, enterprise-level talent acquisition solution, MrTedTalentLink. Enhancements are aimed at providing customers with a wider range of self service capabilities on their career sites. In addition, new web services have been added to MrTedTalentLink's expanding API
TalentRooster Releases Video Resume Service
TalentRooster, a video resume service, has announced a new video resume kiosk solution for employers nationwide. TalentRooster connects employers and job seekers through searchable video resumes and digital video profiles. “Everyone is familiar with application kiosks in retailers like Target and Walmart,” said David DeCapua, CEO and president of TalentRooster. “We're taking that idea and
Gilbert Tweed Names Managing Director in Boston
Executive search firm Gilbert Tweed Associates has named Jim Myhre as managing director in its Boston office. For the past eight years, Mr. Myhre has served as vice president of the Cassie-Shipherd Group, a retained executive search firm specializing in the medical device/healthcare sector. He has placed over 30 top executives including CEO, CFO, VP
HighTech Partners Adds Partner in London
Hightech Partners – ITP, a European search and management consulting firm, has added Bruce King as an international partner and vice president based in London. Mr. King has over 30 years of professional experience in European and global executive human resources roles in the technology industry. At Hightech Partners he will focus on recruiting and
Pedersen & Partners Grows KIEV Office
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Tatyana Shulga as a senior consultant in Kiev. In her new role, Ms. Shulga will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments across Pedersen & Partners’ organization. Ms. Shulga has been working in the recruitment industry in Ukraine since 2004. She
Spectrum Search Partners Places EVP Sales Marketing at Heska Corp.
Denver-based executive search firm Spectrum Search Partners has placed Joe Aperfine as executive vice president of sales and marketing at Heska Corporation. The search was led by Spectrum's senior leadership team, including Kevin Hahn, Tom Shahnazarian and Jay Lane. Mr. Aperfine joins Heska from Banfield The Pet Hospital, a veterinary practice owner with over 780
Career Blazers Changes Name to Global Employment Solutions
Career Blazers, a professional staffing services firm founded in New York, NY in 1949, has changed its name to Global Employment Solutions. Global Employment acquired the Career Blazers business four years ago, but continued to operate under the Career Blazers name in order to fully leverage its brand and 62-year reputation for delivering exemplary service
IRC Adds Newest Member Firm in South Korea
IRC Global Executive Search Partners (IRC) has added South Korea-based Honors Career International as its newest member firm. Founded in 2002, Honors Career specializes in searches for middle management to executive-level talents for multinational companies with industry focus on healthcare, technology, chemical and energy, FMCG, and finance and banking. “IRC clients know they have access
JobServe Expands Reach to South Africa
Employment website JobServe has announced a move into South Africa with the establishment of a joint venture with Intergate Immigration Service CC. The joint venture will run a job board under the JobNet brand and provide both domestic and international job advertisements. Intergate Immigration Service CC is a long established South African immigration specialist with
Spencer Stuart Appoints Director
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has named Angeles Garcia-Poveda as a general director. Before joining Spencer Stuart, Ms. Garcia-Poveda spent 14 years with The Boston Consulting Group. She worked as a consultant at BCG in Madrid and Paris from 1993 to 1997 before taking different recruiting roles in the firm at the local and international
Hays Japan Opens Office in Shinjuku
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K. (Hays Japan) has opened its Shinjuku office. With this launch, Hays Japan now operates in Akasaka and Shinjuku in Tokyo, and covers the Kansai region from its Osaka office. The new office will be headed by senior manager Adrian Jones. Hays Japan representative director Christine Wright said: “The Shinjuku launch
ChampionScott Completes Search for Gain Capital
Executive search firm ChampionScott Partners has placed Jeffrey Scott as chief commercial officer at GAIN Capital. Mr. Scott joins GAIN Capital from Toluna USA, where he served as president. GAIN Capital Holdings is a global provider of online trading services. ChampionScott Partners is an executive search firm focused on the technology industry and related sectors.
DHR Adds EVP in Stamford
DHR International has named Keith Wimbush as executive vice president and North American head of legal in the firm’s Stamford office. He will lead senior-level searches for Fortune 500 general counsel, board and CEO, legal, and diversity positions. Mr. Wimbush formerly served as a senior client partner with Korn/Ferry International in Stamford, where he co-chaired
Heidrick & Struggles Rehires Consumer Market Specialist
Chicago-headquartered executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International has announced that Anne Lim O'Brien has rejoined the firm as a partner in the consumer markets and the CEO & board practices and will be based out of New York. Ms. O'Brien joins the firm from Russell Reynolds Associates where she served as partner and co-leader
Magellan Search Group Expands
Magellan Search Group has added Jeff Olshin to its staff as managing director. Mr. Olshin founded his boutique firm JSO Staffing in 2010 and has placed professionals into accounting and finance positions. Prior to starting JSO Staffing, he spent over 14 years at a regional recruiting firm and was recognized as one of its top
Ferneborg Group Completes Search for California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Executive search firm The Ferneborg Group has recruited Richard W. Vorpe as director of development for The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation. The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation provides an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. Based in San Mateo, Ferneborg Group provides executive search services for the technology, digital entertainment, internet services, media, consumer
