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Unemployment Rises To 4.2 Percent In July as Hiring Falls Sharply
Employment rose by 73,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stands at 4.2 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, while the nonfarm payrolls count for the prior two months was revised down by a massive 258,000 jobs. Employment continued to trend up in healthcare and in social assistance. Federal government continued
Rokos Group Seeking CFO for Keck Medicine of USC
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead its search for a new CFO. Reporting to the president and CEO of USC Health System, the CFO serves as the senior-most financial leader across the entire health system. This individual is responsible for directing a comprehensive, high-performing
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.
Why Succession Planning Is Critical to Reducing Leadership Risk
Most organizations have something they refer to as a succession plan — a spreadsheet, a nine-box grid updated once a year and then put away, or an annual HR review. But very few can answer the question that truly matters: if a critical leader left tomorrow, would the organization be able to keep executing? That’s
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?
Rokos Group Seeking Chief Medical Officer for Center for Elders’ Independence
Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has been selected by Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) to lead in its search for a chief medical officer. Reporting to the president and CEO, the chief medical officer will serve as CEI’s senior physician executive and a full member of the executive leadership team. This is a strategic
ADK Consulting & Executive Search Assists the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority with CEO Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of
How CEOs Can Overcome Setbacks and Emerge Stronger
Executive search firms are increasingly being called upon to assess more than a candidate’s track record of growth, transformation, and financial performance. As boards search for CEOs capable of leading through persistent uncertainty, resilience has become a critical component of the leadership profile. Search consultants are placing greater emphasis on how executives have responded to
Occam Global Recruits CFO for eGenesis
New York City-based executive search firm Occam Global has placed Glenn Vraniak as CFO of eGenesis, a biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs for transplantation. “eGenesis is entering a pivotal stage in our evolution as we prepare to advance our programs through clinical development and lay the foundation for future commercialization,” said Mike Curtis, CEO of eGenesis.
Maven Partnership Names Partner and Consultants
Global talent advisory firm Maven Partnership has recently promoted Tom Chambers to partner, Seb Coughlin as consultant, and George Roberts to consultant. “We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotions of several exceptional individuals here at Maven Partnership, Will Hannaford, chief executive officer. “We’re committed to the growth and development of our people, and it’s fantastic to
The Execution Era: How Transformation Is Reshaping Private Equity
Most PE value creation plans don’t fail on strategy. They fail between the plan and the doing. With longer holds and less forgiving exit windows, delivery discipline is carrying more of the return, according to a new report from Wilton & Bain’s Jack Syred and James Royall. The report reflects patterns Wilton & Bain has
JDG Associates Retained by the Institute for Defense Analyses to Lead VP of Corporate Operations Search
Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been tapped by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) to lead its search for their vice president of corporate operations, based in Alexandria, VA. IDA seeks a seasoned operational and business transformation leader to modernize systems, processes, and service delivery across the organization. Serving as a corporate officer and
Modern Executive Solutions adds Partner to Lead Growth of M1 Talent Community
Atlanta-based talent consultancy Modern Executive Solutions has appointed Bria Bass as as partner, where she will lead the continued growth and expansion of the M1 Talent Community across North America and Europe. “Bria brings a rare combination of executive advisory, deep community-building experience, and an exceptional ability to connect leaders in meaningful ways,” said Mark Oppenheimer, CEO
AI Is Rewriting the Executive Hiring Playbook
Insight Partners’ latest research suggests the AI era is creating a new executive hiring playbook. Based on more than 400 executive searches and interviews with over 1,400 leadership candidates, the firm’s talent team argues that many of the characteristics defining today’s strongest product and engineering leaders would have been viewed as weaknesses only a few years
FMG Leading Acquires Market Intelligence And Strategic Advisory Firm BroadBranch Advisors
Human capital advisory firm FMG Leading has acquired market intelligence and strategic advisory firm BroadBranch Advisors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “In today’s high-pressure landscape, translating forward-looking intelligence into action faster and more effectively is critical for our clients, especially in the investor-backed healthcare space,” said Matt Brubaker, chairman and CEO of FMG Leading. “By
PARC Street Group Places Chief Operating Officer for Mission Valley Bank
PARC Street Group has assisted in the recruitment Amanda Connell as chief operating officer at Mission Valley Bank. This search was completed by PARC Street Group senior executive search consultant Michelle Davis, executive recruiter Tabassum Nagpurwala, and executive search associate Priscilla Chacon. Ms. Connell brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across community
Hunt Scanlon and HSiQ Build a New Performance Model for Executive Recruiters
As the executive search industry faces growing pressure to deliver stronger and more consistent results, firms are reassessing how recruiters are trained, developed, and prepared to meet changing client demands. A few months ago, Hunt Scanlon and its HSiQ Talent Intelligence advisory unit introduced the Recruiter Performance Training Program, a practical, execution-focused system designed to
U.S. Payrolls Fall by 23,000 in July as Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent
Employment fell by 23,000 in July as the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. The number of unemployed people, at 6.9 million, changed little in July. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for teenagers (12.1 percent) and people who are Hispanic (4.6 percent) declined
Parker Remick Expands with New Partner
Seattle, WA-based Parker Remick has appointed Adam Szepkouski as partner of consulting excellence. The firm explained that this hire reflects a broader push to refine execution and scale delivery as demand for senior technology leaders accelerates. The appointment comes at a time of structural change in technology leadership. AI is reshaping how technology organizations are built and
The Data Migration Paralysis Problem: Why Firms Stay on Old Platforms Too Long
Technology has become a defining competitive advantage for executive search firms, yet many organizations continue to rely on aging platforms that no longer innovate. While artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven workflows are reshaping the industry, the hesitation to replace legacy systems often leaves firms struggling with inefficiencies that quietly accumulate over time. The greatest obstacle
Recruiterflow Offers Four-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Native Search Firm
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how executive search firms identify talent, manage information, engage candidates, and serve clients. But adopting an AI-powered platform alone does not make a recruiting organization AI-native. The larger challenge is integrating technology across the search lifecycle in ways that improve decision-making, strengthen execution, and allow consultants to devote more attention
Kirk Palmer Associates Recruits Chief Merchandising Officer for Belk
Retail-focused executive search firm Kirk Palmer Associates has helped to recruit Molly Taylor as chief merchandising officer at retailer Belk, where she will lead merchandising strategy and vision across all product categories. Melissa Sussberg and Alexa Liebman led the assignment. Ms. Taylor is a merchandising executive with over 30 years of experience connecting topline vision to bottom-line performance
The Forces Reshaping Executive Search
As organizations face accelerating business transformation, leadership succession, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the demands placed on executive search firms continue to evolve. Clients are looking for more than candidate identification—they increasingly expect strategic guidance, deeper market intelligence, and advisors capable of helping them navigate an increasingly complex leadership landscape. Those themes emerged consistently
Bryant Group Fills Senior Position for the University of Washington
Dallas-based executive search and talent development firm Bryant Group has assisted in the recruitment of Justin Michalka as vice president for university development at the University of Washington (UW). The search was led by firm president Chris Bingley. “I’m delighted to welcome Justin to the University of Washington,” said Mary Gresch, senior vice president for university advancement. “He is a
SPMB Expands Financial Officer and Private Equity Practices
SPMB Executive Search has appointed Christy Mihos as a partner in the firm’s financial officer and private equity practices. “Christy is one of the most accomplished CFO search practitioners in the market, and we are thrilled to welcome him to SPMB,” said Dave Mullarkey, managing partner at SPMB. “His track record of advising PE firms and technology companies on
Executive Talent Market Faces New Pressures as AI and Private Equity Reshape Leadership Demand
The executive talent market continues to tighten as private investment accelerates, experienced leaders retire, and organizations compete for executives capable of driving growth and transformation. At the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the capabilities companies expect from senior leaders, while consulting and private equity firms rethink how they build leadership teams and evaluate potential.
Carpenter Legal Search Recruits General Counsel for Park Corporation
Legal recruiting remains an active area for executive search firms as corporations, law firms, government agencies, and other organizations compete for experienced legal talent. Employment of lawyers is projected to grow four percent from 2024 to 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with approximately 31,500 openings expected each year as employers add
Signium Opens New Office in Hamburg, Germany
Executive search consortium Signium has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany. The new office is led by Moritz Drerup, managing partner, who joined Signium with more than a decade of executive search experience and a highly focused practice in technology and AI leadership. The Hamburg office represents a natural evolution for Mr. Drerup’s established executive search practice, combining his specialist expertise with the reach,
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
As organizations navigate rapid change, leadership decisions have become increasingly consequential, placing greater pressure on executive search firms to identify candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value. Success at the highest levels depends on far more than filling a vacancy—it requires a disciplined search strategy that combines market intelligence, rigorous assessment, and
Leverage AI in Your Job Search: When to Use It and When Not To
Artificial intelligence has been changing the way people search for jobs. From optimizing resumes to preparing for interviews, AI has become a valuable resource for candidates looking to streamline the process. The key is knowing how to use it effectively, according to a recent report from New York City headquartered executive search firm Solomon Page. “AI
A Look at the Shifting Roles of Today’s CFO
CFOs are responsible for managing risks and planning for the what if moments. They are the architects of business resilience and growth. They have taken on new responsibilities in environmental, social, and governance matters; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate strategy, to name a few, according to a recent report from Egon Zehnder. And they are
Vetted Solutions Adds Senior Associate
Washington, D.C.-based executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has added Judith Walker as senior associate. Ms. Walker has more than 25 years experience in non-profit management with both professional and trade associations. She served for nearly 20 years in management positions of increasing responsibility at the world’s largest association management company, SmithBucklin Corporation. Her tenure
Sanford Rose Opens San Diego Office
Sanford Rose Associates has named Robin Toft as president of its new San Diego office, a life sciences and healthcare-focused firm within the Sanford Rose Associates executive search network. Prior to establishing her own firm, Ms Toft was managing director of Sanford Rose Associates-San Francisco, which exclusively focuses on executive recruitment for life sciences clients.
Harris / IIC Partners Places CFO at Lion Apparel
Dublin, Ohio-based Harris / IIC Partners has recruited James Di Santo as chief financial officer for Lion Apparel, Inc. Mr. James Di Santo previously served as vice president of finance and CFO at Airtex Products (a Carlyle Group portfolio company) Started in 1898, Lion Apparel is the largest provider of fire fighters personal protective equipment
Kronos Integrates eQuest
Kronos Incorporated has integrated its hiring solution with the eQuest job posting distributor to enable organizations to automatically post jobs to multiple career boards for faster, targeted, and more strategic recruiting. Integration of the Kronos hiring solution with eQuest's job distributor allows hiring managers and recruiters to conveniently manage all aspects of the Internet job
Employment Index Shows Slight Rise in Hiring
The CareerCast.com/JobSerf, which measures managerial hiring activity online, showed minor improvement, showed minor improvement, rising from 89 in May to 92.6 in June. Nearly all of the cities tracked by the Index had an increase in hiring this month, led by Miami (+13 percent), Cleveland (+12 percent), Boston (+11 percent) and Louisville (+11 percent). Minneapolis,
TillmanCarlson Recruits IT Leadership Team for Zimmer Holdings
Chicago-based executive search firm TillmanCarlson has recruited four key leaders for Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Edwina Lenz has been recruited to serve as vice president, PMO & business transformation. Ms. Lenz joins Zimmer after 11 years with Johnson & Johnson where she most recently served as worldwide vice president, program management for Project Crossroads. Mark Belk
Lonergan Partners Adds to Silicon Valley Office
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has added David Madden as a partner in its Silicon Valley office where he will manage the software and services practice. Mr. Madden’s previous work assignments include senior placements at technology companies, including Hewlett Packard, Good Technology and Gomez (now a division of Compuware). Prior to Lonergan Partners, he was
Online Job Demand Unchanged in June
Online advertised vacancies inched up by 19,600 in June to 4,154,000 following a small decline in May, according to The Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). The gap between the number of unemployed and advertised vacancies (supply/demand rate) stood at 3.62 unemployed for every advertised vacancy in May (the last available unemployment data)
PeopleClick Authoria Expands Talent Offering
Peopleclick Authoria, a provider of talent acquisition and talent management solutions, has expanded its offerings with the introduction of Peopleclick Authoria Collaborate. The offering streamlines communication throughout the enterprise to extend the brand promise, enhance employee engagement and increase productivity, powering high-performance cultures for clients worldwide. “This is an exciting opportunity for companies to build
Pinstripe Names Social Media Director
Pinstripe, Inc., a human resources and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) company, has named Michelle Krier as director of marketing and social media. Ms. Krier is responsible for shaping and promoting the company’s leadership position, external and internal communications initiatives, and business marketing. In addition to leading the firm’s marketing efforts, her team also crafts recruitment
Agilium Adds Member Firms in Spain and China
Agilium Worldwide, LLC, has added Ellis & Partners of Spain and ZDL Executive Search of China as its newest member firms. Ellis & Partners is based in both Madrid and Barcelona and was founded by managing partner Pedro Nieto who has over 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The firm specializes in life sciences/healthcare
DHR Adds Former Sheffield Haworth Recruiter
DHR International has appointed David McCormack as managing director and global head of investment banking, global markets, and hedge funds. Based in the firm’s New York office, Mr. McCormack is building and managing a team of professionals in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, focusing on M&A, corporate finance, ECM, DCM, equities, FICC, quant
Tula International Opens Office in Germany
Atlanta-headquartered executive search firm Tula International has opened a new German office in Baden-Württemberg. “As our growth continues and we see an increase in clients from Germany, it makes sense for us to have a small office there,” said Bernard Vanderlande, managing director. “German companies in both the wind energy and solar power sectors are
Morgan Consulting Finds New CEO For Cal eConnect
National executive search firm Morgan Consulting Resources has placed Carladenise Armbrister Edwards, Ph.D. as chief executive officer for newly created Cal eConnect. Paula Morgan, president, and Lu Miller, senior vice president, co-led the search. Most recently, Ms. Edwards served as Georgia's Health Information Technology Coordinator in her roles as chief of staff and interim commissioner
America’s Job Exchange and HireAHero.org Join Forces
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with HireAHero.org, a national program that provides free employment services for returning service members and their families. Members of Hire A Hero (HAH) will have full access to AJE's network of diverse jobs on the HAH website, including opportunities specifically
Spencer Stuart to Open Euro Knowledge Center
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart will establish a multi-million euro global technology and knowledge centre in Dublin. The firm will create approximately 100 highly skilled positions over five years in software development, IT support services and information and data quality with the support of government through IDA Ireland. “The centre will be responsible for research,
TheLadders Introduces FitFinder
TheLadders.com, an online job service, has introduced recruitment service FitFinder. The new FitFinder service enables employers and recruiters to submit job opportunities to talent specialists who will research, match and deliver the most appropriate professional-level candidates on TheLadders that meet their specific requirements. “A consistent theme we keep hearing from employers and recruiters is they're
Wanted Technologies and LinkedIn Form Partnership
WANTED Technologies, a provider of real-time employment market information, has announced that professional networking platform LinkedIn has licensed the WANTED Analytics Apps platform of integrated sales productivity solutions. “We are pleased to support LinkedIn's efforts to provide services to recruiters and staffing professionals,” said Bruce Murray, president and CEO of WANTED Technologies. “Our goals are
HR Professionals and Employers Place Value in Professional Certification
Sixty-two percent of the U.S.-employer and 82 percent of outside of U.S.-employer respondents consider professionally certified employees to have a strong impact on a company's profitability and that most professionals and employers feel that the demand for professional certification in the HR field will grow in the next three to five years. The survey of
Korn Ferry Adds Heidrick Consultants in Europe
Korn/Ferry International has named three consultants who will join the firm’s Milan, Rome and Paris offices. Maurizia Villa will join Korn/Ferry as its head of Italy, after more than 15 years at Heidrick & Struggles, where she most recently served as vice chairman. Also joining are Barbara Valaperti, a partner in Heidrick’s financial services practice,
J. Robert Scott Adds Korn Ferry Partner in Hong Kong
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has added Roderick Haire as a managing director in its financial services practice, based in Hong Kong. Mr. Haire is responsible for identifying and recruiting senior professionals for financial services and insurance companies across Asia Pacific. Mr. Haire joins J. Robert Scott from Korn/Ferry International’s Hong Kong office where
SoftScape Releases New Talent Mobility Solution
Softscape, a global provider of people management software, has released Softscape Talent Mobility, an HR solution that enables organizations to more effectively connect, develop, and deploy a flexible and high performing workforce. Built upon the company's Talent Management software platform, Softscape Talent Mobility provides a new level of visibility into global talent pools and demand
JDG Associates Fills Executive Director Post
Executive search firm JDG Associates Ltd. has placed Matt Schatzle as the executive director for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Foundation. Mr. Schatzle has had increasingly responsible executive-level positions at the U.S. Naval Institute Foundation, U.S. Navy Memorial and, most recently, the National Maritime Heritage Foundation. JDG Associates, founded by Joseph DeGioia, has been
Salary.com Adds Real Estate Industry Job Models
Salary.com, Inc., a provider of on-demand compensation, payroll and talent management solutions, has added real estate industry job models to its job model and competency library. The library now consists of more than 1,500 job models and 1,300 functional competencies, which provide data and structure for typical jobs at all levels of an organization. Real
Sheffield Haworth Appoints Head of Tokyo
London-based executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has added Bruce Baker as managing director and head of its Tokyo office. The search firm currently has three offices in Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo covering East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia. Mr. Baker has been in the Japanese executive search market for over 20 years. He
Martin Partners Fills Controller Position for Linden
Executive search firm Martin Partners has placed Douglass W. VanDegrift as controller of Linden, LLC, a Chicago-based private-equity firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences. Prior to joining Linden, Mr. VanDegrift was an audit director at McGaldrey & Pullen, LLP. Chicago-headquartered Martin Partners provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.
Survey Says 90 Percent of Respondents Expect to Hire
Ninety percent reported they expect to hire or that their workforce will not be reduced in the coming months, indicating a general optimism about the future business environment, according to HireRight’s 2010 edition of the Background Screening Benchmarking Report. Sixty-nine percent reported personally catching a candidate lying on his or her resume while only one
Job Aspirin Launched
Job Aspirin has been launched by business entrepreneur David Roualdes. The site offers users a combination of job search organization and social networking. Job Aspirin’s web application tracks job opportunities and interactions while incorporating task, contact and document management. Job Aspirin also allows job seekers to invite members of their network — such as career
ZaPoint Partners with Stone Bond Technologies
Zapoint, a provider of career management software, has formed a strategic partnership with Stone Bond Technologies, a provider of business integration software solutions. The companies combined solution will help customers extend the value of Zapoint's profile-based technology across a variety of HR management systems creating a single, real time view of talent across an organization.
Egon Zehnder to Lead CEO Search for Clear Channel
Global executive search Egon Zehnder has been chosen by Clear Channel Communications to lead in its search for a new president and chief executive officer. Current CEO Mark P. Mays has decided to step down from his role. Clear Channel Communications is a global media and entertainment company specializing in mobile and on-demand entertainment and
Boyden Adds Director from China to Board
Boyden, a global leader in executive search with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries, has announced the results of its board of directors elections as part of its annual shareholder meeting in London. Brian Renwick, managing director of Boyden Hong Kong and China, was elected as a new director. In addition, Trina Gordon
