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Hiring and managing top talent is a key factor determining an organization’s ultimate performance. A successful partnership with the right executive search firm is crucial. While the BIG firms might seem appealing, a boutique firm may be a better choice.

The studies from the Covid-era’s impact on the workforce reveal the good, bad, and too-soon-to-tell impacts of the tumultuous pandemic. As we read them, we’re picking up some trends and balancing their findings with the feedback from our clients and candidates.

Due to the changing role of the CHRO, we often get asked what it takes for the CHRO to play a driving role in creating success. We’ve identified and updated core skills that CHROs need to influence human capital strategy.

In what started as a search for a head of HR, we’ve evolved into a mighty team of 12 finding HR leaders for organizations across many Industries. We’ve done it with hustle, resilience, and care, at the core of our every move.

From new philosophies he’s helped AAA adopt, to overcoming challenges large organizations face, Ron provides guidance for HR executives. We particularly liked his philosophy of ‘create, collaborate, and celebrate’ in creating workplace camaraderie.

While much has already been written about the pent-up demand for air travel, hotels, and reservations, our team at Benson Executive Search has noticed a new trend emerge. Simply put, when people are stepping away, they are shutting down more broadly and firmly.

Summer is the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy a good book! Check out the top summer reading (and audio!) selections from our team, we’re sure you’ll find something to love.

With vaccination efforts progressing steadily and more states easing COVID-19-related restrictions, many organizations are accelerating return to office planning, although what that looks like differs significantly across organizations.

As the world turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, interviews turned virtual as companies adapted processes to meet new realities. While successful on many fronts, it’s vital to keep sight of the process to ensure it ultimately serves the person who matters most - the candidate. 

We recently sat down with Kelly Conway, Chief People Officer of Lockton Industries, to discuss what the future of work will look like following the pandemic and what elements of the past year are important to keep alive as we navigate an unfamiliar workplace environment.

We recently spoke with Nancy about a range of issues including the growth of human centric leadership and wellbeing and how ideas and practices in both areas can evolve and grow, all the way to what board service has taught her.

In conversations with senior HR leaders, a common topic of discussion centers on organizational boards. Skip Spriggs joined us to talk about the board recruitment and placement process, what types of responsibilities boards call for, and how to best position both prior HR and other experiences.

In Gartner’s 2021 annual HR Priorities Survey, 68% of over 800 senior HR leaders ranked building critical skills and competencies as their top priority for 2021. See what skills were mentioned most, and what you can do to improve them right now.

On behalf of our clients and candidates, this holiday season we’ve chosen three phenomenal organizations to support: Feeding America, the National Alliance of Mental Health, and Jaylen Brown’s 7uice Foundation. See why we selected these groups and learn more about their impact.