TalentRise, a national provider of executive search and talent consulting services, today announced the promotion of Kristen Lampert to Managing Director of the firm’s Talent Consulting and Coaching practice. Lampert has worked at TalentRise for two years, most recently serving as Senior Talent and Leadership Consultant. As Managing Director, Lampert will focus her efforts on…

In today’s virtual environment, facilitating a proper onboarding process for a new executive has proven to be more challenging than ever. Yet according to industry experts, organizations must be purposeful and devote significant time and resources to this process for the individual to experience early success. Two of our HR leaders from TalentRise—Carl Kutsmode and…

TalentRise was named to Forbes’ 2020 list of the best management consulting firms in America for human resource and talent management consulting. In partnering with market research company Statista, Forbes determined these results by surveying 7,500 partners and executives of management consultancies, along with over 1,000 senior executives who worked with such firms over the…

In mid-March, COVID-19 began leaving its mark on the American workforce. In the ensuing weeks, millions of workers had lost their jobs, while millions more were left with no choice but to transition to a strenuous work-from-home life. Our TalentRise team saw the need to offer guidance and support to organizations who struggled to grasp…

Fostering the success of a robust learning and development (L&D) program is crucial for any organization. Through the empowerment of workers equipped with specific skills and specialized training, companies can drive business performance and increase productivity. The absence of a successful L&D program can be the difference between a high-performing employee and a struggling one.…

Allicia Hahn, a Senior Vice President who leads TalentRise’s Executive Search practice, was recently featured on ERE.net, a national publication for talent acquisition professionals. Her article, titled “The Top 3 Traits of Next-Gen Talent Acquisition Leaders,” covers primary themes that businesses are seeking in their pursuit of the next wave of recruiting leaders. “The need…

Every industry in America has faced disruptions and challenges due to COVID-19. The world of talent acquisition is no different. Talent acquisition leaders have been forced to adapt their management styles to meet the needs of employees during this time. To conquer the struggles of the work-from-home environment, we recently hosted a webinar to provide…

“This is our new normal. Now what?” During the second edition of our Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Virtual Onboarding During COVID-19 webinar, featured guest Tunde Kolarinwa posed this question. Nearly overnight, the vast majority of the workforce went virtual. Companies were forced to adapt, and bringing on new employees has presented a distinct challenge. Tunde’s…

In a COVID-19 world, most new employees will have to be onboarded virtually. This presents a host of challenges, as many onboarding activities, such as orientation, training, and drug screenings, are normally done in person. To overcome these difficulties, we recently hosted a webinar to discuss virtual onboarding best practices that will help companies keep…