Who Moved My Future: Redesigning a New Workplace with Creativity
There’s a big disconnect between employees and employers. While some leaders are laser focused on returning to the old ways of work, employees are pushing back. Dave Stevens suggests leaders should be listening, asking…
The Employer-Employee Contract of Old is Broken—But Not the Relationship
The employee-employer contract of old may be broken, but the relationship isn’t. Barry Pokroy explores ways organizations and leaders can deal with discomforts of change in the workplace and start building the authentic…
Recruiter Relationships Are For Your Career—Not Just Your Current Job Search
Whether you're actively looking for a job or not, fostering long-term relationships with recruiters is one of the most advantageous ways to maintain access to the job market and career-advancing opportunities. Likewise…
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…
Let Your Employees Speak…So They Stay
Do employees have a voice in your organization? Dave Stevens and Barry Pokroy address the concept of employee voice and maintain that fostering open and honest communications with your people will create trust and a…
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…