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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
Essential Strategies for Effective Diversity Recruiting
In the modern business world, diversity isn’t a trend—it’s a key driver of performance and growth. A diverse workforce brings myriad benefits to an organization, a recent report from SGA Talent explored the importance of diversity recruiting and provided essential diversity recruiting strategies to help you create an effective diversity recruitment plan. A diverse workforce not
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.
WittKieffer Elects New Chair
Oak Brook, IL-based WittKieffer has elected Angelique David as chair of its board of directors, succeeding L. Thomas Richards, who completed a distinguished tenure as board chair and concluded more than a decade of service on the firm’s board. “We are honored to have Angelique David serve as board chair for WittKieffer,” said Andrew P. Chastain, WittKieffer
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?
Caldwell Appoints Leader of Global HR Practice
Toronto-based Caldwell has named John Staines as a partner and leader of the firm’s global HR practice. “We’re pleased to welcome John to Caldwell to lead our human resources practice,” said Chris Beck, CEO. “John’s addition, together with Ali Palmer’s recent arrival in London, strengthens our global human resources practice and our ability to serve clients
With millionways Investment Hunt Scanlon Ventures Backs the Future of AI-Powered Talent Platforms
Hunt Scanlon Ventures (HSV) has spent the last several years building an investment portfolio around a central conviction: as AI becomes embedded across the human capital and private markets ecosystem, the greatest opportunities will extend beyond automation and productivity. The next generation of platforms, according to Hunt Scanlon, will increasingly help organizations make better decisions
In NYSE Interview, HelloSky CEO Alex Bates Explains the ‘Moneyball’ Approach to Executive Search
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how executive search firms identify and evaluate leadership talent, but the technology alone is not replacing the judgment that experienced recruiters bring to senior-level hiring. Instead, the opportunity increasingly lies in combining better data and targeting with the intuition, pattern recognition, and relationship skills that have long defined successful executive search.
Academic Search Retained by William Penn University to Find Next President
Education-focused executive recruitment firm Academic Search has been retained by William Penn University (WPU) to lead in its search for a new president. The search is being led by senior consultant and Dan DiBiasio and consultant Andrea Cowsert. President John Ottosson will retire in June 2027 after more than a decade of leadership, leaving William Penn poised for further growth and
McCormack + Kristel Recruits CEO for Resource Center
McCormack + Kristel recently placed Christopher Wagley as CEO of He will join Resource Center in November 2026 following an extensive national search prompted by the planned retirement of long-standing CEO Cece Cox in early 2027. “The board is thrilled to welcome Christopher Wagley as the next CEO of Resource Center,” said Chris LaGrone, board
Lindauer Forms Alliance with Cedars-Sinai to Grow Development Team
Lindauer and Cedars-Sinai, one of the largest non-profit academic medical centers in the U.S., have form an alliance in an effort to expand its development team and build the infrastructure needed to sustain that growth. In preparation for an ambitious new philanthropic campaign and to help Cedars-Sinai respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves, the
The Last Mile of Executive Search: Turning Candidate Conversations Into Defensible Shortlist Decisions
As executive search becomes more data-driven, firms are under growing pressure to show clients not only who made the shortlist, but why. That is putting greater emphasis on consistent evaluation, clearly defined criteria, and stronger evidence around leadership capability, risk, and fit. The shift is also creating a larger role for AI in helping search
TurnkeyZRG Leading Chief Commercial Officer Searches for the University of Kentucky and the Indianapolis Colts
College athletics is moving into a new era as the business of sports continues to evolve, making commercial leadership increasingly important and creating new opportunities for experienced executives. As universities and professional teams place greater emphasis on revenue growth, partnerships, fan engagement, and brand strategy, the chief commercial officer role is becoming increasingly central to
TOC Arts Partners Seeking Chief Marketing Officer for by Brooklyn Academy of Music
New York City-based TOC Arts Partners was recently retained by Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). The search is being led by senior strategist Brenna Thomas. The CMO will lead marketing, creative services, ticketing, audience research, revenue forecasting, communications, and brand storytelling for an organization that showcases both emerging artists and modern icons. The chief marketing officer
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for SkyCity
ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Basil O. Dosunmu as the new CFO of SkyCity, a purpose-built consortium for the transformative U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Airports. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, led the assignment. Mr. Dosunmu brings more than 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, with extensive
Stevenson Search Partners Names Head of Life Sciences Tools and Services
Fort Lee, NJ-based Stevenson Search Partners, a global life science executive search firm and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 ranked search firm, has named Allen Reed as partner and head of life sciences tools and services. “Allen’s breadth of experience will be a key asset to Stevenson,” said Kris Steen, president, executive search at Stevenson Search Partners. “His
Spencer Stuart Expands CEO and Board Advisory Capabilities Around Succession and Value Creation
Spencer Stuart has strengthened its global CEO and board advisory offering with the appointment of Colin Graham as global head of its board and CEO practice and with additions of Sandy Ogg and Chris Gagnon. “CEOs and boards face an increasingly complex leadership agenda where creating value depends on connecting the right leaders to the most
Funk Associates Retained by Troy University to Assist Chancellor Search
Funk Associates has been retained by Troy University to lead in its search for a new chancellor. The Troy University board of trustees has appointed a 14-member search committee. Gibson Vance, president pro tempore of the board of trustees, will chair the committee, which includes representatives from the board of trustees, senior administration, faculty, the
TalentRise Assists the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology with CEO Search
TalentRise has assisted in the recruitment of Denise Harris as president and CEO of the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT). The search follows the planned retirement of the organization’s current CEO, who has provided dedicated leadership to BCAT and its community mission for nearly 10 years. “Denise stood out early in a thorough search, and it
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
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
CHRO Perspectives for 2024 and Beyond
A notable lack of confidence in leadership, coupled with significant skepticism around overall business performance, is raising concerns among HR and people leaders. Pressing questions are emerging about leadership capabilities that demand attention. When a recent report from Leathwaite queried about prioritized current people challenges, leadership capabilities emerged as the top concern, followed by organizational
Academic Search Fills Post at University of Auckland
Academic Search International (ASI) has placed Dr. Andrew Stockley as dean of law at The University of Auckland. Dr. Stockley will take up the post next February, succeeding professor Paul Rishworth who has been dean since 2005. ASI conducts highly focused and effective international searches to locate and attract professors, heads of departments/schools, deans and
Dice Posts 23 Percent Revenue Jump; EFinancial Careers Up
Dice Holdings, Inc./(NYSE:DHX), a career website for technology and engineering professionals, has recorded revenues of $34.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 23 percent from $26.7 million in the comparable quarter of 2009. Strong recruitment activity and the ongoing shift of recruitment spend to specialty career sites are the primary
CA Technologies Selects Allegis as Its Talent Acquisition Partner in EMEA
CA Technologies has appointed Allegis RPO as its new talent acquisition partner for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Allegis RPO will provide recruitment services for CA Technologies in 31 countries throughout the region, helping CA Technologies to further identify, attract and hire talent and ensure close alignment with its business strategy. Allegis RPO
TriNet Opens Offices in Austin, Raleigh and San Diego
TriNet Group, Inc., a provider of human resources outsourcing services for small businesses, has opened new offices in San Diego, Raleigh and Austin. The company now has offices in 28 cities across the U.S. “TriNet will continue to support small business in regions where innovation and entrepreneurialism thrive,” said Mike Triantos, TriNet’s chief client officer.
Heidrick Posts Revenue Gains; Europe Stays Weak
Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International/(NASDAQ:HSII) has posted net revenue of $126.1 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 21.6 percent from $103.5 million a year ago. Net revenue increased 30.7 percent in the Americas, declined 11.6 percent in Europe (approximately five percent on a constant currency basis),
Premier Executive Search Places HR Execs at Revere Copper
Premier Executive Search, the executive search division of The Premier Partners, has completed the placement of two key human resources executives for Revere Copper. Timothy Rosbrook was recruited as its vice president of human resources and Eugene Gianforti has been placed as the director of employee relations for Copper Products. “We continue to experience double
ResumeBucket Releases New Services for HR Execs
ResumeBucket.com, a free online employment service, has created a new suite of premium services for employers to find top tier job candidates. Incorporating advanced search tools, bookmarking capabilities and embeddable job widgets, these new features enhance the resources available to HR managers and recruiters. Building on the existing free tools, the new services give companies
Diversified Human Resources Merges with Terra Firma
Diversified Human Resources has merged with Terra Firma, a professional employer organization in Denver. The move expands Diversified Human Resources’ operations in Colorado while providing Terra Firma clients access to a broad portfolio of insurance benefits, an online service platform and an expanded employment law expertise. "Terra Firma has a well-earned reputation for providing quality,
DHR International Adds EVP in Denver
DHR International has appointed Debra Young as executive vice president in the firm’s Denver office. Ms. Young conducts searches for the consumer goods, utilities, energy and retail industries. Prior to joining DHR, she was a managing partner at boutique firm Edwards Executive Search. Ms. Young has managed and conducted assignments to recruit senior-level executives in
Online Job Demand Rises in October
Online advertised vacancies rose 113,700 in October to 4,409,800, following an increase of 59,900 in September, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series. The nation's supply/demand rate stood at 3.44 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in September (the last available unemployment data), a figure that is down from a peak of 4.73
Odgers Berndtson to Lead COO Search for Spotify
U.K.-based executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been chosen to find the next chief operating officer of Spotify as the company prepares for the launch of its U.S. operations. Spotify is a music streaming service offering unlimited streaming of selected music from a range of major and independent record labels. Odgers Berndtson provides executive search
SFN Group 26 Percent Revenue Rise
Recruiting giant SFN Group, formerly known as Spherion Corporation,/(NYSE:SFN) posted third quarter 2010 revenues of $527 million, a 26 percent increase from revenues of $527 million during the same period last year. The Fort Lauderdale-based company recorded adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $6.0 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with $0.5 million, or $0.01
OneWire Creates Candidate Sourcing Tool
OneWire has launched MatchBook, a candidate sourcing tool designed to accelerate precise career connections and increase employers' sourcing and hiring efficiency. MatchBook enables employers to select targeted criteria through the use of guided search filters and structured keyword search. “We implemented MatchBook to directly address the challenges that hiring managers encounter when sourcing candidates,” said
Kinsey Allen Adds Recruiter in Asia
U.K.-based executive search firm Kinsey Allen International has added Marc Karim Baloch as head of fixed income for the firm’s Asian operations. With over 10 years recruitment experience, Mr. Baloch previously served as director at Akamai Financial Markets and prior to that was a senior consultant with Michael Page. “The banking and asset management job
K. Fehling & Associates Opens Office in San Francisco
Executive search firm K. Fehling & Associates (KFA) has opened a new office in San Francisco and named Lori Christiansen as biotech practice leader and Mary Letteriias as a senior associate. From 1999 until 2009, Ms. Christiansen served as vice president of a San Francisco-based search firm BioQuest, LLC. She has recruited numerous VP and
Parker Executive Search to Lead Search for University of Minnesota Football Coach
Atlanta-headquartered Parker Executive Search has been retained by the University of Minnesota to head its search for a new football coach. In the past year, Parker Executive Search has also helped to select Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly, Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery and NCAA president Mark Emmert. Parker Executive Search is a
StepStone Selected by Grupo Azucarero Mexico
StepStone, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has announced that Grupo Azucarero Mexico (GAM) will begin the implementation of its integrated StepStone Solutions Talent Management system. Grupo Azucarero Mexico is a major industrial food company dedicated to the production and commercialization of sugar cane and its derivatives. StepStone Solutions' platform will support GAM
Taleo Records 16 Percent Revenue Increase
Taleo/(NASDAQ:TLEO), a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has posted third quarter 2010 revenues of $58.7 million, a 16 percent increase from $50.7 million during the same period a year ago. The company posted a net gain of $1.6 million, or four cents per share, versus a loss of $1 million, last year. During
Pedersen & Partners Adds Consultant in Latvia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Eva Alberte as senior consultant in Latvia. Ms Alberte will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments in the financial services sector. She has more than 10 years of management experience in human resources having previously worked as HR director for
Stephen James Associates Expands Executive Banking and Financial Services Group
Stephen James Associates (SJA), a division Allegis Group, has appointed Natalie Pacifico to its executive banking and financial services group. Ms. Pacifico will focus on the Greater Philadelphia area and will be responsible for performing executive search in banking and financial services at the mid to senior executive level for the firm's banking practice. Ms.
The Buffkin Group to Lead CEO Search for HIP TN
Executive search firm The Buffkin Group has been chosen by The Health Information Partnership for Tennessee (HIP TN) to lead its search for a chief executive officer. HIP TN is a Tennessee not-for-profit organization that works to improve access to health information through a statewide collaborative process by providing services and infrastructure for the secure
Denver, Seattle, & Phoenix Show Greatest Increase in Per Capita Hiring
The October CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, currently stands at 99.5, a gain of 31.7 points since October 2009. Managerial recruitment activity also stabilized this month, falling just 0.1 points. Denver led the way with the greatest growth in hiring this month (+18 percent), followed by Seattle (+14 percent), and Phoenix
CDI and Management Recruiters International Post Revenue Gains
CDI Corp./(NYSE:CDI), a provider of IT-focused recruitment solutions, posted third quarter revenues of $249.4 million, an increase of 11.5 percent from revenues of $223.7 million a year ago. For the quarter ended September 30, 2010, net earnings were $1.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, versus a loss of $12.2 million, or $0.64 per diluted
Pedersen & Partners Adds Consultant In Latvia
Executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has added Daiga Trumpe as regional consultant in Latvia. In her new role, Ms. Trumpe will be responsible for client relationship management and execution of senior level recruitment assignments across Pedersen & Partners’ organization focusing on clients in the technology sector in the Baltics and Central & Eastern Europe.
Diversified Search Adds to Sports Media and Entertainment Practice
Philadelphia-based Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson has added Dr. Harvey W. Schiller as vice chairman and president of the firm’s sports media and entertainment practice. Dr. Schiller was most chairman and CEO of GlobalOptions Group, a risk management and business solutions company. His diverse leadership positions have included chairman of Assante U.S., a provider of financial
Korn Ferry Names Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
Korn/Ferry International has announced that Katie Lahey is joining the firm as managing director, Australia and New Zealand. Ms. Lahey has a distinguished career in Australian business and public policy, most recently serving as chief executive of the Business Council of Australia (BCA) for almost a decade. The BCA is an association of chief executives
Alexander Mann Selected by SanTander
Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm, has been selected by Santander to provide a full RPO solution. The Alexander Mann Solutions team will be tasked with handling all of Santander’s professional and specialist recruitment requirements as well as contact center hiring in the U.K. together with the global banking hiring.
CareerBuilder and eQuest Form Partnership
CareerBuilder and eQuest, a provider of job posting distribution and job posting management, have teamed up to offer a new free distribution option for job postings. CareerBuilder customers who use eQuest are now able to post to CareerBuilder sites in 17 countries with no additional transaction charge. “The agreement between CareerBuilder and eQuest comes at
The Judge Group Expands Atlanta Office
The Judge Group, a provider recruiting services, has appointed Elizabeth S. Lyons as its new director of technical staffing in Atlanta. Ms. Lyons has 11 years of IT Sales experience and she has opened and managed branches in Atlanta for two previous IT staffing companies. She brings with her relationships from a number of Fortune
AIMS International Hunts for New Luna CEO
According to the Associated Press, AIMS International has been retained by molecular and sensing technologies maker Luna Innovations Inc. to lead in its search for a new CEO. Current founder and CEO Kent Murphy has resigned as part of a leadership transition plan. With 350 consultants in 90 offices in over 50 countries throughout the
Boyden Recruits New CEO for SRC
Boyden has placed Robert Behler as president and chief executive officer of SRC, Inc., formerly Syracuse Research Corporation. Tim McNamara and Bob Concannon, managing directors of Boyden, led the search. Mr. Behler most recently served as senior vice president and general manager of the MITRE Corporation's Command and Control (C2) Center. SRC is a research
