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TalentRise Joins PRAXI Alliance as the Network’s Exclusive U.S. and Canadian Executive Search and Talent Consulting Partner

TalentRise—a retained executive search and talent optimization management consulting firm—recently joined the Italian-based PRAXI Alliance network to provide exclusive executive[...]
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Executive Search

Why Do Companies Use Executive Search Firms?

by Pete Petrella
For many organizations, finding quality talent can be challenging—and finding quality executive talent can be even tougher. While you may have confidence that your company can recruit your next C-suite leader without help from a dedicated search firm, the potential ramifications of making a poor hire can be disastrous. In fact, the average cost of a bad […]
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Embracing Change: The Tug-of-War Between Remote and Onsite

by Andrew Nash
In recent years, remote work has dominated job postings, giving employees flexibility and autonomy over when and where they work. However, this fall marks a significant shift as 1 million workers at major organizations are being asked to return to the office at least part-time. And 50 percent of leaders will require employees to return […]
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Advancing DEI&B Initiatives: Achievements, Challenges, and Next Steps

by Andrew Nash
The killing of George Floyd in May of 2020 sparked widespread protests and a renewed global conversation about racial injustice. In response, many companies implemented Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) initiatives within their organizations, and DEI&B job listing rose by more than 123 percent in 2020. These initiatives aimed to address systemic racism, promote […]
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Leadership

Leveraging Emotional Intelligence to Navigate the “Double Bind”

by Kristen Lampert
In 2023, the number of women in the C-suite and on executive boards increased by 12 percent. Women are often expected to be pleasant, accommodating, and friendly, and when they do not conform to these expectations, they may be perceived as “difficult,” “cold,” or “unapproachable.” The “double bind” women face in the workplace refers to […]
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The Predictive Index: The Data-Driven Solution to Workplace Disengagement

TalentRise’s Andrew Nash and Courtney Joy held a virtual workshop to discuss the advantage of the Predictive Index to companies’ talent optimization. They discussed the factors contributing to employee disengagement, recent trends in the economy and the workplace, and how behavioral assessments can identify individuals’ motivations, needs, and behaviors and result in data-informed hires. What […]
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The Role of AI in Executive Search

Are you one of the 73 percent of companies investing in recruitment automation? As generative artificial intelligence (AI) penetrates many industries, HR and talent acquisition are transforming. AI technologies can streamline the executive search process, improve candidate matching, and enhance decision-making by quickly collecting large amounts of data, analyzing it to identify patterns, and presenting […]
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10 Strategies to Help Startups Scale Their Business and Thrive

By viewing change and transformation as opportunities rather than threats, startups and high-growth firms can take advantage of new possibilities, pivot their strategy in response to changing market conditions, and adopt new technologies to help them streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive growth. It’s essential to have a clear plan for scaling your business. Here […]
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Executive Search

Common Misconceptions About Executive Search Firms

by Pete Petrella
In the world of recruiting, misconceptions often run rampant when talking about executive search firms. Despite the value of dedicated executive recruitment firms, many organizations continually question whether outsourcing a high-level executive or C-suite search is worth the cost. To educate our audience on the advantages of aligning with a proven executive recruiting firm, I’m […]
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Should You Hire Fractional Executives at Your Startup?

In the startup arena, limited resources combined with dwindling capital can make it challenging to gain a competitive edge. Startup founders must be strategic in their budgeting efforts because the tightening financial markets have made it increasingly difficult to obtain the funding needed to expand and scale business operations and staff. A part-time fractional C-suite […]
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6 Interview Questions to Ask a Chief Operating Officer (COO) Candidates

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a crucial executive team member responsible for managing a company’s day-to-day operations. The COO is typically accountable for executing the company’s business plan, managing resources, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring they are met. Forty percent of companies had a COO in 2022—up from 32 percent in 2018—with 48 […]
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