Cowen Partners in HR Dive
Title inflation is on the rise, one HR recruiter says. Here’s how to prevent it. The current high rate of consumer inflation may be an issue on most people’s minds right now, but another form of inflation — title inflation — is also making itself felt in the workplace, Shawn Cole, president and co-founder of national executive
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Bloomberg Asks Cowen Partners About Remote Work
Ask a college senior, and “vice president of productivity and remote experience” probably isn’t on her list of dream jobs. Yet this fast-growing pandemic-era position has emerged as a previously unimaginable path to the C-suite—or at least to a virtual desk nearby. While it sounds like something an existing HR department would naturally handle, the
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CFO Dive asks Cowen Partners: “Could CFOs be included among mass layoffs?”
Shawn Cole, CFO Practice Leader is a regular contributor and thought leader on all things CFO. Could CFOs be included among mass layoffs? With the economy unlikely to improve soon, Shawn Cole, president of executive search firm Cowen Partners, explains whether CFOs should worry about being included in cost cuts. Not only is the finance
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6 Traits to Look for in a Post-Pandemic Executive Hire
Today’s CEOs need to be ready for anything. The global pandemic has brought about a new era of uncertainty for business leaders and their teams as they attempt to navigate an increasingly complex environment full of new risks, challenges, and opportunities. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the top six characteristics
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Hiring for Today’s CEOs: What You Need to Know About the Modern Executive in a Post-Pandemic World
The world is changing. Before the pandemic, the main hiring factor for new CEOs was their efficiency and ability to achieve objectives. In a fast-paced environment, the right person could be counted on to make the right decisions and deliver results. They had strong track records, large networks, and impressive degrees from prestigious schools. They
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Cowen Partners in Axios: Even Your Boss Wants to Quit
The Great Resignation is seeping into the corner office, with 70% of C-level executives telling Deloitte pollsters that they seriously might resign for a job that better supports their well-being. Between the lines: The Deloitte findings ring true to executive recruiters. “What we see is that people are resigning to try to find a better place, a better
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Protocol Quotes Shawn Cole, Partner at Cowen Partners
Head of? Director? VP? How to live with title inflation. The war for talent is still raging, and so is title inflation. Here’s how to deal with it. It’s not just the price of gas and groceries: In the tech industry, title inflation is out of control. In a talent market where every bargaining chip
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8 Attributes of a Great Credit Union CEO
It takes an exceptional person to lead an institution that truly belongs to its members. What makes a great credit union CEO? The answer is not as simple as you might think – it’s not just about having the right skill set or experience. As with any business, a CEO has to have the necessary
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Setting the Right Compensation for Your CMO in 2022
As the captain of a company’s marketing efforts, the CMO role has many responsibilities, including overseeing a marketing team. Choosing and hiring a CMO involves selecting someone with the knowledge and skills to succeed. Setting an appropriate salary and benefits package is not easy for most companies. While traditional, less senior marketing roles often have
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It’s Time to Elevate the Roles of CHROs
The CHRO role has been traditionally limited to hiring for open positions, designing compensation and benefits packages, and ensuring compliance of the company with federal and state hiring regulations. Until now, a CHRO’s responsibility for an organization has not been proactive but reactive — to decisions made by other executive leaders. Many leadership executives are
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