When to Consider Hiring an Interim CHRO
As a business owner or executive, you want to ensure you have the right talent available to support company needs. While you may have a human resources manager or similar person to assist you with your hiring needs, at times, it may be best to bring on an interim CHRO. An interim CHRO can take
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Cowen Partner’s Top Executive Search Articles & Trends in 2022
The following articles stand out as the most searched and read from the many articles our national executive search firm published in 2022. The most widely read articles focused on executive development, tackling a looming recession, and a return to office. See below for our top articles and a summary of each. How Public Companies
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The CHRO Trends of 2023
The start of a new year typically gives rise to excitement and the potential for change, and 2023 is no different. After several years of massive challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain difficulties, the rise of DE&I initiatives, and economic uncertainty, organizations are wondering what to expect in 2023. Unfortunately, there are adverse remnants
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The Chief Product Officer’s Secret Weapon: The Product Road Map
When you think of a chief product officer, you likely picture them standing in front of a whiteboard, surrounded by analysts and their customer service team, seeking to arrive at the next big idea for their organization. While that image is likely accurate, more goes into creating a product than simply coming up with an
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Executive Positions in High Demand for 2023
As the transition into 2023 begins, it’s essential to note the changing business landscape witnessed in 2022. For those in the C-Suite, last year was rife with challenges. Executives dealt with supply chain issues that impacted large swathes of the economy, rising inflation that increased costs across the board, and a sudden war that arose
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Best 25 Interview Questions to Evaluate Culture Fit
Cultural fit interview questions are all about finding candidates who will be a good fit for your company’s corporate culture. It’s important to remember that hiring for cultural fit is different from hiring for a skillset. You may want to consider this when designing interviews and deciding what questions to ask. A good hiring manager
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Cowen Partners Recognizes the Top Personality Tests in 2023
Cowen Partners, a leader among the nation’s best executive search firms, has announced the winners of its 2023 Best-of Awards Program for personality tests. They have rounded up the best personality tests for employers to identify top job candidates, all while working remotely and avoiding face to face interviews. Are you still interviewing and on
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How Public Companies Can Learn from Private Equity
Private equity has long been a fast way to earn quick, massive returns on investment. Private equity firms invest in undervalued or underperforming companies and seek to make significant changes to their operations, often leading to dramatic results. With the right company and strategic decisions, private equity firms can realize their return within two to
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How to Navigate Your Way to the C-Suite
In today’s competitive environment, the road to management — the C-suite — is often unclear. How do people get the jobs at the top? What skills and qualities do leaders have that set them apart from everyone else? Identifying what it takes to get to the top of a company isn’t always straightforward. The necessary
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How to Make Your Interviews More Effective
Executives have busy schedules that often revolve around meetings and interviews. They interview potential new hires, discuss daily affairs with senior leadership, and meet with potential clients, vendors, or investors. Each meeting or interview has a purpose; failing to understand that purpose and plan for it results in a useless waste of time. To make
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