Recruiting upper-level management in the age of Covid-19
Originally published in the Puget Sound Business Journal – Seattle, WA Shawn Cole is President and Co-Founder of Cowen Partners Executive Search. Although the country has experienced higher unemployment rates than those of the Great Depression and the great recession, unemployment rates for senior-level executives have remained low amid Covid-19. Why? Because the value of
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Recruiting & Hiring in the Age of Covid-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 at the outset of 2020 left the global economy at a standstill with dozens of countries combatting economic, health care, and educational collapse. As the virus spiraled into an unprecedented pandemic, hundreds of companies halted operations, resorted to layoffs and furloughs, and attempted to stave off financial ruin. While suspending operations
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Defining Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are more than just policies. Equitable employers can outperform their competitors by considering the unique needs and perspectives of all of their team members. As a result, employees can have deeper trust and loyalty to their employers in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Typically, a diverse and inclusive workplace is one where
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Demand Generation: Why it Matters & How to Make it Work for You
Organizations around the world are increasingly taking a more strategic approach to their marketing and sales efforts. Considering the highly customer-centric environment companies are now required to do business in, it is crucial to continually find ways to optimize the customer experience at every relevant touchpoint. And demand generation plays a critical role in achieving
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