Since September 2023, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for our international network, CFR Global Executive Search. I must say, I am thoroughly impressed by the performance of our partners. For those unfamiliar with CFR, it is a membership organization for independent executive search agencies…

Onboarding new employees is one of the most important processes in any company that aims to achieve excellent results and build a strong corporate culture. Here, we focus on how an executive search consultant can significantly contribute to this process. How Important is Onboarding? Onboarding is more than just formally…

You’re ambitious and have big dreams for your professional life. In other words, you have a clear vision of where you want to go and a sharp focus on your career. But how do you get there? Here are some practical tips to help you achieve your goals. Build a…

The semiconductor industry, once a silent workhorse powering the digital age, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Generative AI (GenAI), with its ability to create realistic content and solve complex problems autonomously, is driving an unprecedented demand for specialized chips. These powerful AI tools require immense processing power, pushing the boundaries…

Every time we reach that point of asking for references for our final shortlisted candidate, this question keeps coming up. Are reference checks truly useful to the hiring process? And if yes, what is the best way to get them?  Let’s see some reasons why reference checks are an important…

The retail industry has undergone profound change in just a few short years and so has the retail executive search process. That should not come as a surprise since nearly every aspect of retail and distribution has changed: customers, suppliers, supply chains, employees, and investors. Amazon and eCommerce have upended…

Maintaining a dynamic and age-diverse workforce is becoming increasingly important for companies in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Age management in companies is not just a matter of compliance with anti-discrimination laws but also a strategic approach to leveraging the strengths of each generation and ensuring long-term success. Aging can…

For the last couple of months, many professionals involved in recruitment processes – clients, talent acquisition specialist, hiring managers and of course candidates have been posting reviews and results of question asked to AI tools about what a good candidate is, a good recruitment process, a good head-hunter, or a…

In general, it can be said that the working relationship between employer and employee is defined by an employment contract and a psychological contract.  The employment contract usually includes things that regulate the legal status, rights and obligations of both employer and employee. Such as remuneration, probationary period, term and…