If there’s one thing my experience in executive search has taught me, it’s that data has power. Nowhere is that more evident than in the executive search process when leveraging behavioral and cognitive assessments. Using people data to make smarter, more efficient hires presents a game-changing scenario for any business—regardless of industry. Why Do Companies […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 first half of 2020, many business and HR leaders have made significant decisions and investments to adapt their recruiting systems and processes. Organizations needed to quickly adjust their strategies and expectations to properly support a near 100% remote workforce overnight. The most important question that executives have been asking themselves: were those decisions […]

TalentRise Senior Vice President & Talent Consulting Practice Lead Carl Kutsmode is back from the HR Tech Conference in Las Vegas, and for once, what happened in Vegas is not staying in Vegas. “There are so many new opportunities to implement automation and AI in our industry,” says Carl. “Here are three impressive platforms you can use to automate […]

Is there really a shortage? Digital Journal reported that a study conducted by LinkedIn and CapGemini at the beginning of 2018 found that the digital skills gap is impacting 54% of the businesses surveyed. Consequently, companies are unable to continue the pace of digital transformation which –  for most – has a direct effect on their […]

A recent report by Deloitte Digital titled, “The Rise of the Chief Digital Officer”, stated that by 2020, the CDO role will cease to exist. On face value, this seems like a short-lived tenure for the CDO role, especially given earlier predictions of its criticality in leading enterprise transformations and ultimately executing upon the corporate strategy. In […]