Posts by Aleksander Sokler

In the hustle and bustle of the business world, hiring the right people can mean the difference between mere survival and thriving triumph. A skilled, dedicated employee can often be the key to success, while the wrong hire can be a long and costly setback. Enter headhunters – professional talent scouts who specialise in orchestrating…

It is very likely that a large number of executives and company directors in the world are familiar with the term nearshoring. The topic has aroused greater interest post-pandemic due to certain conditions that have affected globalized companies. One of them is the problems they faced in being able to supply raw materials and assembly…

Amsterdam, the city of canals, tulips, and rich history, was the place for the yearly global event of CFR partners from all over the world. This year organized by BeljonWesterterp and this global meeting promised not just business discussions but also a chance to celebrate our worldwide partnerships. September 20th, the clock struck 5 p.m.,…

The debate over Human Intelligence versus Artificial Intelligence has reached a fever pitch in the realm of executive search, where time is of the essence and the hunt of top talent is relentless. As executive search specialists, we realize our indispensable position while appreciating AI’s disruptive potential. This article examines how the interaction of human…

For many IT and service sector businesses, remote work has become the new norm. While the hiring process for remote positions may not differ significantly, onboarding and retaining remote employees can prove more challenging than in mixed work environments. Consider this scenario: You’ve found the perfect candidate, and they’re set to join your team in…

Recent years have brought a series of complex challenges to the job market. This period has been characterized by the impact of the pandemic, war, economic fluctuations, and political unrest. This has contributed to an unpredictable market that has greatly affected all industries in different ways – especially when it comes to workforce planning. For…

Every year, our global partners meet for a three-day meeting to discuss trends in Executive Search, exchange best practices and see how all of this can benefit our clients globally.  This year’s meeting was held in Amsterdam from September 20th to September 22nd and was hosted by our Netherlands partner, BeljonWesterterp.  It was a particularly…

The labor market becomes more and more international and yet we still face so many differences in law, languages and culture between the various nations. This is great for our feeling to belong somewhere, but difficult for doing HR business in another country.  When we started our company BeljonWesterterp in 1991 in The Netherlands it…

A valuable people engagement tool and a chance to live and show company values A red stripped truck serving burgers, a white one offering fish and chips, a gorgeously smelling stand of grilled Balkan specialties, seafood from the North, ice cream, whipped cream, 20+ different ice cream toppings and ad-ons of different colors … beer,…