When to Consider Hiring an Interim CHRO
By Shelby Varon, Director of Executive Search — Shelby Varon specializes in placing high-impact leaders across a range of industries, focusing on critical leadership roles in organizations navigating growth, transformation, and competitive market shifts. Her work and insights on executive hiring trends, leadership strategy, and talent acquisition have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and
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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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Why You May Need a Chief of Staff
The chief of staff role is common in the military and government. It’s usually a very prominent role, and the people who fill it act as advisors to top military brass and high-level government officials. The role is not quite as common among civilian organizations, but that may be changing. What exactly is a chief
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How Questions Can Improve Your Effectiveness As a Manager
Asking questions is a part of life. You likely ask questions when you order food or want to learn more about your children’s day at school. Some professionals, like doctors and lawyers, are trained to ask questions: Although of a different nature, business managers must ask their staff and colleagues questions to keep daily operations
Read MoreThe CHRO Playbook: Start Your CHRO Journey on the Right Foot
By Shelby Varon, Director of Executive Search — Shelby Varon specializes in placing high-impact leaders across a range of industries, focusing on critical leadership roles in organizations navigating growth, transformation, and competitive market shifts. Her work and insights on executive hiring trends, leadership strategy, and talent acquisition have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and
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Help! No One Wants to Go Back to the Office
After two-and-a-half years of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, most workers are unwilling to return to the office full time. According to a McKinsey survey, 87% of employees who have the option to work remotely at least part of the time take it. The same survey notes that 21% of job hunters are
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Understanding Employee Attrition & Retention
Organizations want to hold on to their employees. Employees are the lifeblood of a company, and managers spend lots of time training them to produce results and meet business objectives. When employees leave an organization, they take their knowledge and skills with them. Managers then have to find new people to fill their roles and
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Millennials Are Changing the Objective of Work
The millennial generation consists of people born between 1981 and 1996. It’s the largest age group in America today, consisting of approximately 72 million people, roughly 24% of the U.S. population. Millennials are the first generation to grow up without the heavy drumbeats of war, poverty, and discrimination that prior forebears experienced. The Silent Generation,
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Getting Back to Work: The Best Return-to-Office Strategies for Your Remote Teams
By now, public health concerns have largely diminished, giving companies the “all-clear” to return to a regular workday. But many companies are finding that easier said than done. According to at least one recent survey, nearly two out of three (64%) remote workers would prefer to quit rather than return to the office. Managers find
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It’s Time to Elevate the Roles of CHROs
By Shelby Varon, Director of Executive Search — Shelby Varon specializes in placing high-impact leaders across a range of industries, focusing on critical leadership roles in organizations navigating growth, transformation, and competitive market shifts. Her work and insights on executive hiring trends, leadership strategy, and talent acquisition have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and
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