September 2020 - Cowen Partners

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

Why Companies Need Business-Minded General Counsels

General counsels are currently expected to take on more responsibilities than ever before within their organizations. In the past, their main job was to guard the company against legal and ethical offenses, but the general counsel role is so much more than that now. In addition to avoiding legal infractions, general counsels are expected to

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5 Important Questions to Ask in General Counsel Recruitment

The general counsel position is a major part of the executive leadership team. You need someone who displays great leadership skills, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ethics. Finding a candidate who meets all of these expectations as well as your business needs can be difficult. Before sitting down for an interview, you need

Finding Top In-House Legal Talent

Capable in-house legal talent is a vital part of your company’s team, and finding top legal talent is necessary if you expect to compete in today’s economy. You cannot afford to make mistakes when locating the right candidate for Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Counsel, General Counsel, or other key legal positions. As a leading executive

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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