Pete Petrella, Managing Director of Executive Search at TalentRise—a leading executive search and talent consulting firm—was recently named to Invest Buffalo Niagara’s Board of Directors. Petrella will serve as Chair of the Be In Buffalo committee, an Invest Buffalo Niagara program dedicated to introducing—or reintroducing—a new Buffalo to generations of people with skills that can…

Throughout my years in the talent acquisition and executive search industries, I’ve come across countless clients who pride themselves on refusing to pay market rates for in-demand talent. Regardless of whether their companies are hiring for high-level IT candidates or seeking skilled hourly laborers, their mantra remains the same: “Let’s underpay below market so we…

TalentRise’s Senior Vice President Carl Kutsmode has been chosen to serve on PRIDE Industries’ Inclusive Talent Solutions (ITS) Advisory Group. This inaugural all-volunteer committee is responsible for developing new business opportunities with the goal of creating 100,000 jobs for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Kutsmode was selected along with 18 other business…

It’s no surprise that technology has taken center stage during the pandemic. The utilization of digital technology platforms was instrumental in helping many organizations maintain operations during the weeks of shutdowns. From businesses and schools to medical centers and vaccination sites, humans’ reliance on technology helped hundreds of millions of people adapt to the changes…

The notion of gender nonconformity has become one of the most sensitive and misunderstood subjects not just in the workplace, but in our collective society. In today’s world, many people shy away from discussing “taboo” topics like sexual orientation and gender identity for fear of saying or doing the wrong thing. This is especially true…

Financial budgets are tighter than ever before. Cybersecurity risks loom large. Regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent by the day. In today’s changing business environment, companies have been forced to overcome these various challenges to keep themselves out of harm’s way. Regardless of whether your organization has a dedicated compliance officer on staff, there are…

The importance of preserving and promoting a positive workplace culture has never been greater. It should come as no surprise that according to a recent pulse survey by PwC, the top-ranked workforce priority for CHROs was maintaining organizational culture. As the business world emerges from the pandemic, how can companies cultivate a more impactful workplace—both…

Many HR executives often focus on hiring the right candidate to join their organization. But have you ever considered how much it would cost if you chose to hire the wrong talent for an open role? What is the downside of bringing on an individual in an executive position who doesn’t quite fit within your…

Throughout my career, I’ve often said that there’s so much you can learn by listening—particularly to other professionals in different industries. As part of a new TalentRise feature, I’m proud to unveil “Talent Talk”—a series that will highlight my conversations with leaders from across the United States as I pick their brains about their most…