Recruiting with Intention: How to Attract Top Talent in a Changing World
The relationship between employers and employees has fundamentally changed. Candidates, looking for their next career move, have a new set of priorities, preferences, and expectations from employers. Ian Brenner outlines four ways organizations can start…
Family Business Succession: Having the Tough Conversations
Family squabbles are fun to watch on Netflix, but when the drama hits your family business, there’s nothing fun about it. Barry Pokroy and Dave Stevens explain the intricacies and emotions behind succession planning…
The Succession Conundrum: Who Should Take Over the Business?
For founders, owners, or CEOs eyeing a transition out of the business, determining whether you should replace yourself with an experienced outsider or promote talent from within is a big question. Charlene Bergman explains the…
Impostor Syndrome: Confronting the Practical Realities
Have you ever felt like you don't belong or that you're cheating those around you? It's likely you've experienced Impostor Syndrome. Yes, it's a real feeling experienced by many, and…
Changing the Conversation on Pay Transparency
In the world of executive search, questions like “what is your current salary?” or “what are your salary expectations?” are commonplace. However, for certain candidates, these questions can be problematic. Leah McGillivray Palko shares her…
CFO Succession: Is Your Business Ready?
The CFO is one of the most influential executives after the CEO, and perhaps one of the most visible—does your organization have the right person or a succession plan in place? While you may…
The Great Rehire: Talent Acquisition’s Fever Pitch
With many North American companies getting back-to-business, talent acquisition is taking a new shape—and at a blistering pace. Charlene Bergman, Managing Director of Farber’s Interim Management & Executive Search practice, was…
Debunking 5 Myths About Interim Executives
An interim executive can be an ideal hiring solution when strong and steady leadership is needed, however they are often misunderstood and overlooked. Charlene Bergman seeks to debunk five common myths about interim executives and…
Bringing Human Resources into the Inner Circle
What should a forward-thinking CEO expect from their Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and how can the CHRO support, collaborate with, and educate the CEO? Farber’s Human Capital Consultant, Sandy Heymann, along with…
Hiring Top Talent: Shifting Conventional Thinking
Employers or candidates—who’s in the driver's seat when it comes to hiring top talent? Charlene Bergman asserts that candidates are definitely the ones at the helm, and employers need to adjust their…