Employee Retention: The Power Behind Emotional Connection
Are you building emotionally resilient relationships with your team members? Do you have a firm grasp on how your team is feeling these days or are you too focused on moving to the next task…
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…
Connecting in a Disconnected World: Mental Health in the Workplace
As the pandemic continues, we now face another crisis: a burnout crisis. What is the solution? Where can leaders and managers turn? Barry Pokroy and Dave Stevens discuss the profound impact of disconnection, its link…
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…
Beyond the Webcam: How Can Leaders Build Meaningful Relationships?
Forming authentic relationships with team members has always been essential to working effectively—but how are those relationships affected by working remotely? Barry Pokroy and Dave Stevens argue that connection isn't necessarily formed…
COVID-19: Are You Hearing the Emotions of Your Organization?
Foreword We originally published this article on March 17, 2020—the first Tuesday of the lockdown in Toronto. It has been eight months since COVID-19 forced much of Canada into isolation, and even longer…
Virtual Onboarding: The Inside Scoop
Onboarding new employees is always a delicate process. From providing all the paperwork and ensuring they have the right technology, to making them feel welcomed and a part of the team—there are a lot…
Interim Executives: Not Just a Placeholder
As an employer, it’s vital to ensure that you’re hiring the best talent available—this also applies when bringing on the often overlooked interim executive. In times of rapid change, an interim’s…