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Rising to the Challenge: How HR Is Evolving to Meet a Complex World
This is arguably the most dynamic and transformative era in the history of human resources. Recruiters tell Hunt Scanlon Media that human resources is experiencing an unprecedented period of innovation and opportunity. There has never been a more exciting time in history to work in HR than now, according to Egon Zehnder’s Rafael Altavini. “The
Heidrick & Struggles Assists the MacArthur Foundation with Chief Investment Officer Search
According to recruiters specializing in the function, demand for executive level, “high impact” investing talent has been on the rise, and that demand is expected to soar in coming years. But recruiters say these roles can be generally difficult to develop and ultimately recruit for clients, given their multi-disciplinary and evolving nature. In fact, impact investing roles are new to
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.
Streamlining the Hiring Process to Secure Top Talent
In a competitive hiring market, speed and preparation can often make the difference between securing a top candidate and losing them to another opportunity. With many professionals exploring new roles while remaining fully employed, organizations must balance thorough evaluation with an efficient and well-coordinated recruitment process. The most successful employers are those that approach hiring
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?
DHR Global Adds New Partner in Singapore
Talent advisory firm DHR Global has expanded with the addition of Veronique Denis-Pelliet as a partner in its technology and retail & consumer practices in Singapore. A seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in executive search, ESG leadership, sales, and international business development, Ms. Denis-Pelliet has led multicultural teams and driven growth in Southeast Asia, China, Europe,
Assessing Business Development Talent Without Slowing the Hiring Process
Companies are placing greater emphasis on improving hiring accuracy as competition for high-performing talent intensifies across the market. Yet many organizations continue to rely on inconsistent interview practices, subjective evaluations, and selection processes that create unnecessary friction for both candidates and internal stakeholders. Most hiring failures do not happen because companies move too fast. They
Academic Search Recruits President for Henry Ford College
Academic Search has placed David M. Knezek as the seventh president of Henry Ford College. Shirley Robinson Pippins and Richard Cummins led the assignment. Mr. Knezek, currently serving as chief operating officer of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and as an elected Wayne County commissioner, will assume the presidency later this year, succeeding interim president Dr. Lori
Fabric.AI Taps Egon Zehnder for Critical Search
Global leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder has been retained by NASDAQ-traded AI infrastructure company Fabric.AI to lead the search for a senior project management executive. “Egon Zehnder’s reputation, global reach, and deep expertise across AI, advanced technologies, and organizational leadership make them an ideal partner for Fabric.AI at this stage of our growth,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of
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
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
Reasons for Cautious Optimism in 2024
The labor market didn’t follow the script many people wrote for it last year. Despite many projections for a recession, a historically fast tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, a banking crisis, and geopolitical crises and uncertainty, the labor market stands strong. Getting to this spot required a few unexpected things to happen,
Executives Say a Month to Fill Accounting Positions
According to a recent survey, it can take accounting departments at least a month to hire for open positions. Chief financial officers interviewed said it takes an average of four weeks to fill a staff-level role and five weeks to bring a new manager on board. The survey, developed by >Robert Half Finance & Accounting,
Interview: Agilium Worldwide Chairman Discusses Evolving Recruiting Industry
Agilium Worldwide, LLC (formerly World Search Alliance) is an international strategic group of independent, owner managed retained executive search firms with members in virtually every market around the world. Founded in 1984, the Group now has 28 members in 25 countries worldwide. The Group’s new chairman is F. Xavier de Zamacona of DeZaSearch, Mexico City
Boyden Opens Office in Cairo
Boyden has opened a new office in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the firm’s North Africa expansion. The firm has appointed managing partner Francesca d’Arcangeli to lead its Cairo and North Africa operations. Boyden Cairo will provide a client service for the influx of multinationals expanding in Egypt and North Africa, the growth of Egypt’s
Bofa Partners with Hewitt, Plateau Systems, Merrill Lynch and Fidelity
Bank of America will enter into key human resource partnerships with Hewitt Associates, Inc. and Plateau Systems with service starting in 2011 and narrow its relationship with Fidelity in a strategic move to deliver the next generation of human resources capabilities. The bank's new service delivery model uses multiple HR service providers, with one primary
America’s Job Exchange Forms Partnership with BroadBean Technology
America's Job Exchange (AJE), a provider of job search and online recruiting solutions, has partnered with Broadbean Technology, a global provider of job advertisement distribution and candidate response tracking technology. The partnership will allow Broadbean clients to have direct access to the compliance-related distribution and reporting services from America's Job Exchange through their existing Broadbean
HVS Executive Search Adds SVP in NY
HVS Executive Search has named Alison Brody-Smith as senior vice president based in New York. Ms. Brody-Smith has combined experience as a consultant, talent acquisitions director and regional sales manager of 20 years, eight of which were spent in executive recruitment across a broad range of senior management positions in the travel, hospitality and leisure
ICIMS Expands Executive Team
iCIMS, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has added Ronald Kasner to its executive team as chief corporate development officer and general counsel. In this role, Mr. Kasner will foster business development by driving operational efficiency along with strategic growth initiatives, while also overseeing all legal activities relating to iCIMS’ commercial and intellectual
SHL Group Adds Former Hudson Exec
SHL Group, Ltd. has added Robert Morgan as president of the Americas operations. With experience in talent management both internationally and in the Americas, Mr. Morgan will help to maintain SHL's leadership and innovation in psychometric talent assessments. “With hiring companies facing the largest applicant pools in years, the use of proven, science-based talent assessment
Nosal Taps GM for Staffing Firm STAFFING FIRM
Executive leadership solutions firm Nosal Partners LLC has placed Lauren E. Steel as vice president and general manager for CORESTAFF Services’ Western region. Ms. Steel was most recently a business development executive with WorkforceLogic (Nelson Staffing) in Sonoma and Pleasanton, CA, where she was responsible for VMS (Vendor Management System) solutions. Prior to that, she
Workday HR Selected by Sun Life Financial
Workday, Inc. has announced that it has been selected by Sun Life Financial to replace multiple legacy solutions with one global human resources system of record. “At Sun Life Financial our people are key to our success. Implementing a global human resources management system will strengthen how we manage and develop our talent,” said Louise
Taleo Retains New Marketing Exec
Taleo, a provider of on demand talent management solutions, has hired Shail Khiyara as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Mr. Khiyara has demonstrated success in sales and marketing, strategy and corporate development across domestic and international SaaS markets. “Taleo is at an inflection point in our company's history in terms of market leadership,
Andcor Companies Taps New CEO for Phraxis
Andcor Companies, Inc. has placed Michael J. Kallock as chairman and chief executive officer of Phraxis Inc. Dr. Kallok has more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry and most recently has been Cardiovascular Systems Inc.'s chief scientific officer. Phraxis is an early stage medical device company engaged in advancing vascular access
Job Market Showing Gradual Improvement
For the third consecutive quarter, more employers are projecting they will increase headcount in the next three months while fewer employers are expecting staff cuts, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q4 2009 Job Forecast. Activity on CareerBuilder's site also shows evidence that employers are ready to initiate growth strategies once again. Twenty-three percent of
B. E. Smith to Provide Interim Search Services to UHC
The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) has formed an agreement with B. E. Smith for interim management and executive search services. B. E. Smith is a full-service healthcare leadership solutions firm and a provider of interim leadership, permanent executive placements, and consulting solutions. “UHC is pleased to offer these important services from a highly experienced and
Lonergan Partners Places SVP Sales at Lantiq Deutschland
Executive search firm Lonergan Partners has recruited Michael J. Thompson as senior vice president of sales at Lantiq Deutschland GmbH. The search was led by Ben Anderson. Most recently, Mr. Thompson led worldwide sales for the Handheld Business Unit at AMD. Prior to that, he was VP Americas sales for NemeriX. “Working with Lonergan Partners
Futurestep Appoints New CEO
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company that provides talent acquisition solutions, has named Byrne Mulrooney as chief executive officer. He will report to Korn/Ferry International CEO Gary Burnison and serve on the firm's global operating committee. During his almost 20 years at EDS and IBM, Mr. Mulrooney held executive positions in client services, sales, marketing and
Marsh & McLennan and Heidrick Launch Diversity Program
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) and Chicago-based executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International have named six minority-, LGBT- or women-owned search firms to their "Inclusion Network," a new diversity recruiting initiative the two firms announced last spring. Designed to attract a broader and more diverse talent pool to MMC the Inclusion Network program
J. Rovert Scott Adds Search Professionals in Asia
Executive search firm J. Robert Scott has added new executive search professionals to its Hong Kong office. The firm named David Hui, a 10-year veteran of the executive recruiting industry, as managing director and head of its Asia Pacific region, which already includes operations in Singapore. Additionally, Ivy Ng was appointed managing director, Mark Gaffney
RedGrave Group Names Non-Executive Director
London-headquartered executive search firm Redgrave Group has elected John Hunter as a non-executive director. Previously, Mr. Hunter worked with Brian Hamill, founding partner of Redgrave, at Imprint, where as served as group COO and later as Asia Pacific CEO. “I worked closely with John for six years, so am delighted to have him on board
ADP Solution to Include Talent Management Capabilities
ADP, a provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, has announced the enhancement of ADP Workforce Now to include talent management capabilities designed to enable mid-sized organizations to find, grow and retain talent. ADP Workforce Now is a single-source, integrated solution that offers HR, benefits administration, payroll, time and attendance and talent management functionality
Online Job Demand Unchanged in March
Online advertised vacancies slipped 29,600 to 3,927,000 in March, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL). Following three months of large increases, totaling about 750,000 advertised vacancies, February and March have shown a small combined decline of 97,000. In February, the latest month of unemployment numbers, there were 10.9 million, or
AIMS International Adds New Member Firm in Ukraine
AIMS International has added EBS as a member firm in Ukraine. “Joining AIMS International was as much of a decision for EBS as for our clients” said Helen Volska, founding partner and director at EBS. Ms. Volska said that EBS took this opportunity to participate in an international knowledge and skills exchange, which will help
Harvey Nash USA Opens New Houston Office
Harvey Nash USA, the U.S. division of the global search and talent solutions firm Harvey Nash, opened a new office in Houston's Energy Corridor to support its global energy and infrastructure clients. The office is Harvey Nash's ninth office in the U.S. The company also announced that Tim Hartley accepted a promotion to director of
Stepstone ASA to Sell Stepstone Solutions to HGCapital
StepStone ASA, a London-based provider of human capital management solutions, has signed an agreement to sell its StepStone Solutions talent management software division to European sector focused private equity investor HgCapital for a purchase price of EUR110 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of April 2010, subject to usual closing conditions.
Tatum Releases Veloci-T Solutions for the C-Suite
Tatum LLC has launched VELOCI-T Solutions for the C-suite. Tatum developed these solutions to address the unique needs of top management teams, based on insight from the firm's 500+ C-level officers. “Today's management teams are operating highly complex organizations in the highest risk marketplace in our history. They are seeking new ways to quickly achieve
Rebound in Hiring Underway Reports New Study
The 2010 CareerCast.com/JobSerf Employment Index, which measures managerial recruitment activity online, rose to 90.4 in March, climbing 7.1 points since February. It was the second month in a row that the Index showed headway in reducing unemployment. March 2010 hiring levels were more than double what they were a year ago (90.4 vs. 44.1). “It
Sucherman Consulting Adds Former NBC Sports Executive
Sucherman Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting and executive search firm in the media and entertainment industries, has added Michael Diegnan as search consultant. Mr. Diegnan joins the firm after spending more than 15 years in television and digital media in the sports industry. “We are pleased that Michael has joined us. Michael’s proven success
Simply Hired Creates New Site for Localized Job Search in Austria
Job search engine Simply Hired has launched a new localized destination website for Austria (www.simplyhired.at). With more than 60,000 available local job listings, Simply Hired's presence in Austria will directly benefit job seekers and bring new opportunities to local recruiters, employers and web publishers. The new site launches with a range of social job search
DHR Expands Chicago Office
Executive search firm DHR International appointed Peter Gomez as executive vice president and Susan Medina as executive vice president and diversity practice group leader. Both will be based in the firm’s Chicago office. Throughout his search career, Mr. Gomez has conducted executive search assignments across multiple industries. His client base has included Fortune 500 and
Dowd Associates Completes Search for Mylan
Dowd Associates Executive Search has recruited John Miraglia as assistant treasurer for Mylan Inc. Mr. Miraglia is the formerly served as director of treasury at Pfizer. Mylan is a global manufacturer of generic prescription drugs, the company’s customers include wholesalers, distributors, retail drugstore chains, and government agencies. Based in White Plains, NY, Dowd Associates specializes
Bullhorn Marketplace Launches Internet Destination
Bullhorn, a global provider of on-demand front office staffing and recruitment software, has launched Bullhorn Marketplace, the staffing and recruiting destination for software applications and services that extend the Bullhorn Platform. The Marketplace provides best-of-breed solutions that are integrated with Bullhorn and gives Bullhorn customers the ability to leverage the appropriate technology for their unique
