Ready for the million-dollar question that’s been on the minds of the collective working world for the past several months? “What is the future of the workplace really going to look like?” The prevalence—and overall acceptance—of remote work has grown tenfold over the past year. We’ve reached the point where some companies have implemented fully…

According to a recent post-COVID study conducted by The Predictive Index, 97% of survey respondents—all of whom were CEOs—stated that their organizations will embrace some degree of remote work in the future. As workforces have acclimated to the work-from-home environment, several reports point to improvements in overall workplace productivity and performance. But if remote working…

In the modern-day workplace, it can be hard to retain your most valued employees. Even with a stellar organizational culture and competitive compensation package, it may not be enough to keep your high performers from exploring outside employment opportunities or being lured away by competitors. In the event of a sudden director, VP, or C-suite…

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…

By now, we are well aware of the detrimental impact that COVID-19 has had on our business models and profitability. To preserve and protect their bottom-lines, organizations across the world have looked to cut costs and slash overhead. As a result, internal audit departments have been placed firmly in the crosshairs. While some companies view…

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…

December is here, and the holiday season is officially upon us! As companies eagerly look ahead to 2021, a recent report published by Gartner provides a glimpse of the top five priorities for HR leaders heading into the new year. Here’s my take on what matters most when reviewing the results:  An expanded focus on…

2020 has been a year of rapid change and heightened uncertainty for both business and HR leaders. Some organizations were proactive and timely in their decision-making and successfully managed to adapt their people strategies, systems, and processes almost overnight. This flexibility enabled them to seamlessly support their employees and customers in an effective manner. Others…

In the months immediately preceding the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. gig economy was stronger than ever. Beyond your typical Uber driver or Instacart deliverer, millions of Americans relied on freelance work to support their families and generate stable sources of income. From marketers and graphic designers to software developers and engineers, these talented resources utilized…