How to Build Company Culture After a Shift to Remote Work
Office work has changed drastically over the past year and a half. The pandemic made remote work a necessity and it has proven how successful employees can be outside of the office. Even after the pandemic finally ends, it’s unlikely businesses will resume traditional work models. As it stands, remote work is here to stay.
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Top Strategies for Deciding Between Two Amazing Candidates
You’ve been through the rounds of interviews, narrowed down your selection, and are finally left with two amazing candidates. You’ve weighed team impressions and reviewed all of the assessments, but the two people seem equally perfect for the job. Who do you choose? Of all the hiring problems out there, being stuck between two top
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Top 5 Personality Tests Used by Employers
Personality tests are often used by companies for screening purposes, but they can also be used as part of an employee’s development plan or performance management process. The goal of these types of tests is not only to identify strengths and weaknesses in an employee’s personality but also to provide feedback on how those traits
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Understanding the Wonderlic Test
The Wonderlic Test is a test for cognitive ability that helps employers determine whether a job candidate is likely to succeed in their position. It’s used by companies to measure, evaluate, and benchmark candidates in terms of problem-solving and aptitude skills, as well as to give an idea of how fast they can think and
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Using an Executive Search Firm: A Guide for Non-Profits
Although they are less concerned with profit runs and shareholder satisfaction, non-profits still need capable, effective senior leadership. Success, for organizations, is often defined by the caliber of leadership talent they boast in executive positions – and the same holds true for non-profits. When looking to fill these positions, non-profits may rely on internal resources
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Why is Succession Planning Important?
Because Your Legacy Is Important In every company, employees will quit, retire, or die in some cases. Transition is inevitable, and organizations know that. However, the majority of companies ignore this fact. Instead, they act surprised or even shocked when a high-ranking employee leaves. Filling the open position is, often, a struggle. With smart succession
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How to Profit From Your Company Culture
We’ve all heard that it’s important to implement and live your company culture. Not only your employees, but your entire company will benefit from it. But what makes a company culture so important? And how can you create a healthy company culture within your organization? Cowen Partner’s top executive recruiters answer those questions here, sharing
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REIT VP of Tax
The Need Unico Properties, one of the West Coast’s largest commercial real estate investment companies was right sizing and internalizing their strategic tax function when they contacted Cowen Partners for help identifying the right person. The Solution In partnership with the CFO, CHRO, and head of Talent Acquisition Cowen Partners profiled Unico’s ideal candidate,
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How to Hire & Retain a Diverse Workforce
You’ve heard it before: Diverse teams are more creative, productive, and successful. And yet, even after decades of diversity initiatives and training, many companies still struggle to hire and retain a diverse workforce. When you hire a diverse workforce, you break down stereotypes and encourage people to be themselves. A diverse workforce helps your company
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Top CFO Executive Search Firm Articles
Due to the unique challenges that the year 2020 brought, 2021 saw a revolution in the roles of C-suite leaders, including that of the CFO. For an executive role mostly distinguished by its technical and financial requirements, expectations for the position deepened and expanded as organizations looked to their leaders during trying times. Our top
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