
Managing Remote Teams: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Effective Strategies
It is no news that the Covid-19 pandemic came to revolutionise the planet and redefine operating logics, which impacted on all levels, including the world
It is no news that the Covid-19 pandemic came to revolutionise the planet and redefine operating logics, which impacted on all levels, including the world
Jobs evolve, and so do the generations comprising them, yet they coexist within the same workspace. However, this presents a challenge as it requires reconciling
The last few years in the world have shown us that things have changed. In a post-pandemic reality, the worker’s relationship with work has undergone
In this exclusive interview, we are privileged to gain insights from Cesare Ceraso, a highly successful multicultural operations senior executive with extensive experience in production
Embarking on a journey through time and growth, we sit down with Monica Ferrario, Client Director and a dedicated member of the Kilpatrick team since
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about digital HR solutions. Technology plays a much more prominent role in staffing and hiring solutions these
Competition for the most qualified candidates is often a competitive, exhaustive, and time-consuming process. Not all organizations have the space or the resources to handle
The release of ChatGPT in late 2022 felt like the digital equivalent of setting a continually-adapting fox in the henhouse. While AI tools are already
In the ever-changing business landscape, companies are often faced with challenges and opportunities that require competent leadership ready to start immediately. This is where the
Recruiting a CEO is a crucial step in the success and direction of a company. This leadership figure is responsible for strategic guidance, innovation and
En el ámbito de los recursos humanos y la contratación, los headhunters desempeñan un papel fundamental al identificar y atraer talento clave para las empresas.
Finding effective ways to manage expatriates is integral to success in today’s global markets. This global market means many companies are managing expatriates. But going
So much of our daily lives and decisions are recorded in the digital world. Our digital reputation is easy to find and may include much
A flourishing human resources department includes a variety of roles and responsibilities. The HR business partner (HRBP) is often the beginning of a well-developed HR.
Gender equality is a fundamental concept in the context of relations and human rights. It refers to equality of opportunity, treatment and representation between people
To ensure the safety and well-being of employees, many businesses entrust this responsibility to key figures with specific skills and knowledge: workplace safety managers. In
In the digital world we live in, social media has assumed an increasingly important role not only in our daily lives, but also in the
In this insightful interview, we sit down with Eray Karaduman, the Chief Human Resources and Corporate Communications Officer at Kordsa. Kordsa, a esteemed client located
It is likely that more than once you have heard the term organisational culture and that it is very relevant in a company. But what
Corporate sustainability is a term in vogue, but it is worth taking a closer look at what it really means and why it has come
When weighing a job, it is possible that the first thing we look at is the salary to be received. But is this the only
Marco Tiozzo, our Americas Director shared with us during this interview how he built the Americas division from the ground up during his 5 years
Jaap Hoekstra, together with Cristina Spagna, acquired Kilpatrick in 2003, and soon after, managing partner Claudia Paoletti also joined the team. As the first headhunting
In this article we explore the key elements that contribute to creating a healthy organizational climate and discuss the benefits it brings to both employees
In the business world, increased competition means mistakes could be more costly than ever. Project managers are responsible for creating, planning, driving, and completing projects.
The business world is more globally connected than ever before. These connections can open new doors and foster growth. But they can also lead to
Every organization encounters change as part of its natural life cycle. These changes may be deliberate or unintentional. But how the company approaches and handles
To start talking about business sustainability or corporate sustainability, it is necessary to understand that it is not just another concept within an organization, but
What is collaborative work? Teamwork is usually a way of working that gives good results to different companies and organizations, and that is why it
An organization relies on teamwork to function and to achieve its objectives. But a team, being made up of diverse people, must be understood in
Nowadays, companies have to manage teams made up of people from completely different generations, each with their own working styles, expectations and habits. From Baby
In today’s working era, digital skills are no longer a ‘nice to have’ but, rather, a ‘must have’. Organisations that refuse to adapt to new
The workplace is a space where employees will spend their majority of hours each day. It is essential that employees feel comfortable and happy. Managers
We live in a time when inclusivity and diversity are at the centre of discussions on the right to work and therefore it is crucial
We are thrilled to announce that Kilpatrick won the Panda d’Oro ‘Best Place to Work Award’ at the 12th edition of the prestigious Panda Awards
Onboarding is more than just a simple action; it is a comprehensive process that enables new employees to assimilate the essential components of a company‘s
Claudia Paoletti, Managing Partner of Kilpatrick, has been an integral part of the company since the early stages together with founders Jaap Hoekstra and Cristina
In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent can be a daunting task for businesses of all sizes. That’s where recruitment professionals like Liz
Having a solid resume and job experience are beneficial when it comes to job hunting. However, having a gap in your employment history can be
Creativity is one of the most required skills in today’s organizations. It is not for nothing that Linkedin, the professional network par excellence, has revealed
Interpersonal, strategic, contingent, constructive or even destructive problems. Conflicts in a company can be very diverse, but they all have something in common: they always
If there is one thing an organization’s leader has, it is that he focuses on his work team when it comes to effectively managing corporate
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we work, with stress and mental health issues becoming increasingly normal in the workplace. With the sudden
As businesses and organisations become more global, the ability to effectively communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds proved to be a critical factor
Modern businesses use information and communication technology (ICT) to streamline processes, communication, and data storage. It has dramatically changed how companies are managed. In fact,
Kilpatrick is a renowned international company, specializing in People Solutions, that was founded in 1997. The company is currently led by the owners and CEOs
Staff turnover is a common phenomenon in the world of work and can have a significant impact on a company’s success. In this article, we
At a time when human capital is considered a key resource for a company’s success, it is essential to understand how to value and meet
In an ever-changing world, managers are called upon to play a crucial role in organisational change management. In this article, we will explore the behaviours
Organizational performance is a top priority for every company, and it heavily relies on the employees’ productivity and engagement. However, not all employees are satisfied
The job interview is one of the most important stages in the job search process. It is the moment when employers evaluate candidates, learn about
Finding and retaining talent in today’s market is becoming increasingly difficult. This is why employee satisfaction is one of the most important indicators of a
What is business agility? Business Agility is the organisation-wide ability to respond quickly and cost-effectively to changes and opportunities. These can be changes in: customer
Innovation Lifestyle Day, an event powered by Dagorà Lifestyle innovation hub, took place on March 13th in Lugano, with Kilpatrick Executive Search as one of
Attracting and retaining the right talent in a rapidly changing market can be a challenge. This challenge is even greater with the emergence of the
Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are a generation that experienced significant economic growth and social change in their lifetime.They are significant in the
Authors: Marco Tiozzo, Jaap Hoekstra Are you seeking a change of pace in your work environment? Interested in discovering new opportunities in exciting locations?
Alessandro Battini is a Client Manager in the Milan Team who has progressed his professional career over the course of four years in the company,
Authors: Jacob Hoekstra, Marco Tiozzo Fasiolo Great managers with the right skills are hard to find. Especially as the profile of the manager is changing
The world of work is changing and so are the values of the new Generation Z (1997 – 2010) and Millennials (1981 – 1996). Earlier
It is important to maintain a good relationship with a recruiter, be it a headhunter or a recruiter of a company, even if you already
Authors: Palma Pallaria, Federica Perego. The Christmas holidays are certainly a great time to treat oneself to a few days of well-deserved relaxation to recharge
Aliya Zhamalbekova is a Client Director who focuses on projects in the Asian Market. During her career in Kilpatrick she has helped establish business opportunities
As Kilpatrick has international hubs in various parts of the world, for years our clients have been asking our consultants to go ‘hunting’ abroad and
Author: Lucilla Incorvati (Il Sole 24 Ore) More and more Millennials and young people of Generation Z are informing themselves about corporate sustainability policies before
Manu Gupta is one of our Senior Consultants who has been in the headhunting business for over 12 years. She joined the team 4 years
Originally ESG standards were introduced as a corporate social responsibility initiative by the United Nations and now it is a globally recognized phenomenon. Today ESG
How to retain engage and motivate in a rapidly changing job market How to retain, engage and motivate staff? It was the topic of
Moving to a foreign country? Check. Learning a third language? Check. These are some of the obstacles our consultant Claudio Bardone has overcome. Originally from
The rise of the global phenomenon known as ‘The Great Resignation’ is not over yet and one in four people are looking to switch jobs
We are currently surrounded by information on “talent retention”, how to keep employees working with the company long term. According to a survey conducted by
by: Sofia Garduño for Mexico Business Talent Q: How has Kilpatrick’s commercial proposition adapted and evolved to target the Mexican market? A: We arrived in
New challenges and skills. What’s the Headhunter’s vision? The Facility Manager is an increasingly sought-after role by companies and he/she must be less and less
Marco Tiozzo Fasiolo, our Director of Americas, gave us his take on what it is like to build up an entire business (LATAM) from scratch
Author: Kristi Hedges How can leaders help employees find meaning at work? Organizations spend considerable resources on corporate values and mission statements, but even the
Tecnica80 is a family run company with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and designing of high quality machines and equipment. In a high
The Pandemic has accelerated the challenges that companies have long posed to the health and well-being of employees, in particular, their mental health and management
Marco Purita, Client Manager at Kilpatrick started his career as an intern and grew to a Consultant during his two years with the company. He
Author: Mia Barnes The pool of applicants is about to become even bigger than before. Young people from Generation Z are branching out into their
The success of a project also depends on the excellent skills of the co-founder. Here are the 5 key characteristics to look for in a
Carlos Gomez is our Senior BD and Operations Manager in Kilpatrick LATAM. Carlos joined the company in 2020 at the peak of the pandemic and
Author: Sarah Noll Wilson The past two years of compounding emotional strain have made it increasingly clear that managers need to shift their focus to
Author: Lisa Ciardi (La Nazione) “Covid has changed the strategies and perspectives of workers who are now less willing to give up their well-being,
Laura Cesati, the Head of Operations in Milan headquarters joined Kilpatrick 5 years ago as a junior researcher consultant, and today she is leading a
Author: Sinazo Sibisi and Gys Kappers Although most of the rhetoric around the Great Resignation is centered on American workers in office jobs, labor
Author: Luisa La via, Multicultural and Leadership Coach (PCC – ICF) / Culture Intelligence (CQ) certified facilitator Luisa La via Multicultural and Leadership Coach
The topic of women in the workplace is one that is particularly important to headhunters. Increasingly we are called upon by our clients to fill
From England to Mexico, Frederic Higgins, International Client Manager at Kilpatrick LATAM, shares his Kilpatrick Experience How did you end up working for Kilpatrick?
Confindustria Livorno Massa Carrara, Mar 16, 2022 The heads of Human Resources of Multinational Industries and Large Enterprises of Confindustria Livorno Massa Carrara meet to manage
What is it like being a female at the head of a startup in México? In the work aspect for me it has been
Generation Z is ‘the’ generation born after the birth of the web. Their passage from childhood to adolescence was linked to the possession of a
Authors: Deborah Lovich, Frank Breitling, Jonathan Feldman, Bharat Khandelwal, Chris Mattey, Prateek Roongta, Nick South, and Kristi Woolsey The best leadership teams have spent the past two years leaning into the changes COVID-19
Author: Bryan Adams Employer branding is gradually becoming more important in C-suite conversations, but it’s still a relatively new concept. Several years ago business leaders
You know your team is exceptional. After all, you see them working hard for your company every day. But when you’re managing a small staff
By Michelle Mahony A seismic change in how people view work and the meaning work brings to their lives has created the biggest talent crisis in
By David Michels “Change is no longer a project with a defined start and end. It is continuous, and accelerating … Being able to lead
By Mckinsey Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused hardship, Asia has remained relatively resilient, and opportunities for growth are opening up. The Asian century has
ESSENTIAL: adjective absolutely necessary; extremely important. The word “ ESSENTIAL” dominated our lives in the past couple of years. Governments kept ESSENTIAL businesses open during
Attendees: Marco Ruggiero – General Manager, Chiesi Mexico Carlos Gómez – BD & Operations Manager, Kilpatrick LATAM Marco, thank you very much for joining
New York – At the start of October, Frederic from Bioprogress attended the inaugural in-person BioFuture conference in New York. This conference featured timely,
Approfondimenti esclusivi dei leader aziendali della Toscana. Si è parlato di imprenditoria, di lavoro e di nuove sfide a Firenze nella Sala Pegaso di Regione
Exclusive insights from business leaders of Tuscany. Entrepreneurship, work and new challenges are the 3 main areas of topics at ‘Il futuro delle aziende toscane
Kilpatrick chairs the debate for the round tables organised by Confindustria Livorno and Massa Carrara. The Kilpatrick Team has always been responsive and attentive to
By: Carlos Gómez & Luis Angel Centeno Mexico City – After the successful eighth edition of the Mexico Energy Forum earlier this year, once again
This month’s global office in spotlight is Kilpatrick Turkey. Established in 2016 in Istanbul. Kilpatrick Turkey as a part of Kilpatrick’s 18 global offices, specializes
How many rounds of interviews should it take for an employer to reasonably assess a candidate before the process veers into excess? And how long
Kilpatrick LATAM is the extension of Kilpatrick Executive Search, opened its door in 2016 in Mexico City. The LATAM branch covers North America, including the
Kilpatrick Group welcomes Pietro Valdes to join as new board member. Pietro brings over 20 years of experience in headhunting, launching business units, and
Exclusive insights on Kilpatrick Shared by our International Client Director Stefano Gambardella. Stefano Gambardella, International Client Director at Kilpatrick shared his career journey in
Tatiana from Kilpatrick LATAM spoke candidly with Perla Buenrostro, the founder of Bolder Group on female leadership and leader in pandemic. About Perla Buenrostro
A complete guide for Italian ex-pats and foreign talents to work in Italy. Our Managing Partner Claudia Paoletti, and Barbara Peressoni, Global Mobility Consultant of
Why Networking and teamwork are More Important Than Ever—and How to Do It Virtually There are numerous ways to forge key professional connections, even when
How companies ATTRACT talents one year after COVID, and what are the main difficulties headhunters and HR professionals face right now?
By Jacob Hoekstra, Global CEO at Kilpatrick Group and by Riccardo Coli, International CLient Director at Kilpatrick Group. February 25th, 2021, Lugano, Switzerland. Mr. Jacob
Delivering constructive feedback is nerve-wracking in the best of times — most managers don’t want to crush their employees’ spirits. These tough conversations are even harder to
Kilpatrick is pleased to announce that, despite the difficult times, the Group continues to grow! Today we would like to welcome three new members of the
Most of company’s activities in this period have been, for obvious reasons, digitized and even the selection of personnel is experiencing the same phenomenon by
Kilpatrick Sports aims to bring a refreshed approach to the sport industry with regards to executive search and human resources management practices providing access to
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kilpatrick invests in Start-up Bakery By Cristina Spagna | Managing Director Kilpatrick Alessandro Arrigo | CEO & Founder Start-up Bakery We are pleased
By Claudia Paoletti – Managing Partner Kilpatrick The evidence emerging from KPMG’s ‘Global CEO Outlook Survey 2020’ is very interesting. The annual research conducted on
By Stefano Gambardella | International Client Director The desk sharing concept is relatively new and surprising. We have now become familiar with so many changes of paradigms
By Tatiana Martinez Coto | Divisional Manager Starting a new job is always challenging, now with the “new normal” it has become even more so.
Physical activity is a fundamental part for our wellbeing, but it is often neglected due to work commitments. Paradoxically, it has been shown that physical activity and,
Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Poland – Press Release 24th of September, 2020 The Shareholders’ Meeting of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and
By Claudia Paoletti | Managing Partner In the current candidate-driven market, salary alone isn’t always enough for attracting candidates. In fact, on a recent poll
INTERVIEW TO CRISTINA SPAGNA, Managing Director Kilpatrick IL DIRIGENTE JULY/AUGUST 2020 There are those who, unemployed, had undergone the last selection interview in mid-February and
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A fundamental shift in how organizations need to create innovation and practice leadership is on the way. In this article, Roberto Verganti argues that
By Jacob Hoekstra – Global CEO Kilpatrick As governments relax stay-at-home restrictions, organizations are starting to prepare and welcome their employees back into the office
By team Kilpatrick Digital Gabriele Volpi | Head of Digital Technology Supatchara Schuller | Big Data and Analytics Consultant It is well known that the
Webinar organized by Manageritalia Article by Claudia Paoletti | Managing Partner Kilpatrick On 15 July 2020, our Managing Director Cristina Spagna had the honor to participate in
By Claudia Paoletti | Managing Partner Kilpatrick The essence of Associations of any type is to put together people united by common aspects like job,
By Claudia Paoletti | Managing Partner Like many other realities, in March our company had to adapt quickly to the Government’s requests to move all
By Ashleigh Webber on 29 Jun 2020 | Personnel Today HR data detective, work-from-home facilitator and algorithm bias auditor are among some of the new HR roles that
by Cillian Kieran | Harvard Business Review For companies everywhere, Covid-19 has expedited digital transformation at almost unimaginable speed. In an effort to survive and get
Claudia Paoletti | Managing Partner Kilpatrick Executive Search Unlike many large multinational companies, long accustomed to working on the issue of change and remote work, many SMEs
By Dario Brivio | CCO Kilpatrick Group Before the lockdown, we could say that many of us had two places to call “home”. On one
Kilpatrick Group Success Case By Claudia Paoletti | Managing Partner & Laura Cesati | International Client Manager In this particular period characterized by the covid-19 emergency,
Exclusive Interview for Kilpatrick Group By Claudia Paoletti | Managing Partner The Koelliker Group, leader for more than eighty years in the automotive sector, imports
How is the Industry responding to the Pandemic? Ranked as the No. 3 Highway Contractor, Lane is one of America’s leading heavy civil construction companies.
Generation Y (the Millennials) is agitating the days and sometimes even the nights of the “Heads” of the companies that have to manage it! Let’s see together some ideas for
Remote work comes with its own stresses, and the road towards achieving a work-life balance isn’t necessarily a straight one. In fact, U.S. News reports that
By Claudia Paoletti, Managing Partner di Kilpatrick A crisis can be a real blessing to any person, to any nation. For all crises bring progress. Creativity
By Monica Ferrario – Country Manager Switzerland – Head Hunter & Business Coach – Kilpatrick Executive Search In this difficult context, it is hard to
From digitalhrtech.com The biggest challenge of the growing digital economy is building a digital-ready workforce in an ever-evolving business environment. To do so, any organization
By Nathan Furr – hbr.org Between disruption and the ongoing pandemic, we are all trying to cope with unprecedented levels of uncertainty. A friend who
by Claudia Paoletti – Kilpatrick Executive Search Managing Partner How to improve performance working from home. The current emergency linked to Coronavirus is dramatically impacting
By Carsten Lund Pedersen and Thomas Ritter – the HBR.org Big data projects that revolve around exploiting data for business optimization and business development are top of mind for
By Shivaram Rajgopal [Professor of Accounting and Auditing and Vice Dean of Research at Columbia Business School] and Anup Srivastava [Canada Research Chair in Accounting,
From digitalhrtech.com In a time where companies experience a rapidly growing need to re-and upskill their people, the skills gap analysis becomes an increasingly relevant
By Adam Gordon – digitalhrtech.com Recruiting automation technology brings a lot of opportunities to talent acquisition managers, who could improve recruiter efficiency, cut costs and
by Josh Bersin · Digital HR tech Let’s face it, the paradigm of email is broken. Research shows that employees spend over 20% of their time on messages
By Sophie Parrott – HR Grapevine New Year, new plan. Each year, different HR trends will come onto the scene and practitioners will implement new
From the Hbr.org Most of today’s jobs will not be here tomorrow. The World Economic Forum predicts that 65 percent of children entering primary school
by Gabriele Volpi – Head of Digital Technology, Kilpatrick Digital Predicting employee turnover is a key priority of a HR Manager. Turnover rate represents a
Certainly, at a time when competitors are multiplying and offers are increasingly diversified, companies must work harder and harder to turn casual buyers into regular
Extract from HBR.org article Years ago, executive coaching was stigmatized as “remedial help for underperformers.” More recently, it’s transformed into an elite, high-cost activity, often
Today more and more companies decide to aim at Thailand to gain new market shares in the production of goods and services with a high
by Riccardo Melocchi – International Team Leader at Kilpatrick The times of the old figure of the IT Director seen as a person who, within
By Jena McGregor – The Washington Post EOs who find time in their busy schedules to write a book usually opt for a memoir or
By Mike Sutcliff, Raghav Narsalay & Aarohi Sen – the HBR.org Plenty of cash is flowing into digital initiatives at large, industrial companies. In fact,
From Digitalhrtech Elements of gamification have well and truly found their place in our personal lives. The most simple example is that of customers earning
by Kieran Howells – HR Grapevine The Nobel Prize awards are some of the highest accolades awarded to the public to celebrate significant breakthroughs or consistent
by Sophie Parrott – executivegrapevine.com Landscaping (86%), dog walking (78%) and counselling (74%) were ranked the top three happiest professions in the UK, according to
by Rob van Dijk – analyticsinhr.com A growing body of experts is of opinion that the future of talent and career management is moving towards
by John P. Kotter & Gaurav Gupta – the HBR.org There has been a company restructuring recipe that has worked for decades. Buy a company,
by Scott Brinker and Laura McLellan – the HBR.org Marketing is rapidly becoming one of the most technology-dependent functions in business. In 2012 the research and
From executivegrapevine.com With the advent of GDPR and rising speculation over the privacy policies of companies like Huawei and Amazon – coupled with the development
From executivegrapevine.com Interviews are always a daunting prospect, but with these companies it is much more than that. Questions have emerged from previous interviews that
By Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter and Kathleen Hogan – the HBR.com As organizations become increasingly global, and remote, human connection and cohesiveness is deteriorating. For
Today’s smartphone users check their phones 150 times a day, which is the equivalent of spending 2.5 hours a day just opening and closing the phone. A single text message, which takes approximately 2.2 seconds to read, can double error rates on basic tasks; even worse, workers find that it takes an average of 11 minutes to get back into the flow of the previous task. Our phones have become compulsions, rather than tools of efficiency.
By Lucy Handley – cnbc.com This week, McDonald’s announced that its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Silvia Lagnado is set to leave the company in October, and
From digitalhrtech.com It’s no secret that today’s jobs are quickly evolving and that in the near future jobs will be created that never existed before.
By Jeffrey H. Dyer, Hal Gregersen and Clayton M. Christensen – The HBR.org “How do I find innovative people for my organization? And how can I
Today’s smartphone users check their phones 150 times a day, which is the equivalent of spending 2.5 hours a day just opening and closing the phone. A single text message, which takes approximately 2.2 seconds to read, can double error rates on basic tasks; even worse, workers find that it takes an average of 11 minutes to get back into the flow of the previous task. Our phones have become compulsions, rather than tools of efficiency.
By Oliver Bourton – Executive Grapevine International Ltd Glassdoor has released their survey from employees of businesses to find who they think are the top
From HBR.org Human resources executives know firsthand that it’s impossible to deliver amazing employee experiences in a vacuum: it demands collaborative effort across the company. As
By Mengqi Sun – The Wall Street Journal Board members and executives are particularly focused on potential operational risks. Directors and executives sense the business
By Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Kilpatrick Executive Search Organized on June 5thby the NetComm Suisse Observatory at Philip Morris Innovation Cube in Neuchatel and sponsored by BFK
From HBR.org Do you know the skills you need to work for yourself? “The work, it’s exciting, every day is different,” Henry told us. Henry,
By Andrew S. Winston – founder of Winston Eco-Strategies Where will we be in 2030? I don’t usually play the futurist game — I’m
By Claudia Paoletti – Managing Partner Kilpatrick Executive Search Based on the Global 50 Remuneration Planning Report by Willis Tower Watson which has compared salary schemes in
By Michele Cordano – Student in Human Resources Management, Lancaster University What can HRD Managers do to enhance an organisation’s innovation capabilities? Why innovation should be
By Gerald C. (Jerry) Kane – professor of information systems at Carroll School of Management at Boston College Companies will effectively navigate the challenges posed
By Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Kilpatrick The Event will bring together the world’s leading fashion brands with Ticino’s best start-ups to seek new and exciting
By Neelie Verlinden – Digital HR Tech Whenever I hear the word ‘trend’ I tend to think it’s something temporary. Like those slap bracelets for kids
By Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Kilpatrick In a market going increasingly digital, Kilpatrick and BFK respond to the challenging search for the best talents by
How to scout the best talents, the role of women in the job world, their career opportunities and how to melt life and career. Wide
By Andrea Stern Woman aged 40 to 54 years old, Swiss: that’s what the typical profile of “multi-job workers” looks like. Namely people who work
By Milena Bello Manual skills and IT, craftsmanship and technological innovation. Like in every other industry, the 4.0 industrial standard applies to fashion as well.
By Amit Chowdhry – Forbes Machines and algorithms in the workplace are expected to create 133 million new roles, but cause 75 million jobs to be
Last November Richmond Italia held the Procurement Manager Forum at Grand Hotel of Rimini. Claudia Paoletti, Managing Partner of Kilpatrick, was invited to lecture several
By Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Kilpatrick In a fashion market going increasingly digital, Kilpatrick responds to the challenging search for the best talents on the
By Miguel Fernandez – The Huffington Post Expanding access to clean water and other natural resources. Ending gender violence. Improving physical and mental health. Increasing educational
By Natalie Kitroeff and Jessica Silver-Greenberg – The New York Times Many pregnant women have been systematically sidelined in the workplace. They’re passed over for promotions and
From Executive Grapewine On Monday Diageo’s CEO was recognised by the Women’s Business Council as being an important agent in transforming workplace cultures for better
By Claudia Paoletti – Managing Partner Kilpatrick When it comes to recruiting the best executive for a high-ranking position, it is necessary applying more sophisticate recruitment criteria
By Nataly Kelly It has been well documented that immigrants contribute disproportionately to entrepreneurship. This is true both in the United States, where they represent 27.5%
From The Economic Times – India The Indian IT industry is bullish about its hiring plans for the next six months and a major chunk of
If you want to make change happen and stimulate new ideas within your organization you need to hire talent from outside your industry. If your
By Rebecca Knight – The Harvard Business Review Let’s face it: The open office can be a nightmare, especially when you’re working on something that
By Daniel Victor – The New York Times When Justin Bieber posted on Instagram for the first time in July 2011, he did not enthrall
From the Daily Star Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the US businessmen to invest more in Bangladesh as the country’s strategic location is making it
By Monica D’Ascenzo – Il Sole 24 Ore It all comes down to margins and profitability. Just ask managers, investors or closed-ended funds taking over
Millennial entrepreneurs looking for a place to found their start-up might want to consider looking over the pond, according to research from Nestpick. The researchers
by Priya Fielding-Singh*, Devon Magliozzi** and Swethaa Ballakrishnen*** To get ahead in the workplace, you have to be seen. Being visible at work allows employees to demonstrate
by Melissa Daimler* “We have a great culture.” We have all heard it. We have all said it. But what does that mean? Ping-Pong tables,
by Doris Kearns Goodwin* Do the times make the leader, or does the leader shape the times? How can a leader infuse people’s lives with
Candidates at Apple should “expect to be turned away a few times” and know that it might take “a few years” to land a job.
From Executive Grapevine Hiring an interim is becoming unnecessarily complex. Put ‘interim management’ into search-engines and hundreds of interim providers come up, regardless of experience or network. Let’s bust
by Leonardo Paoletti – AdActa Consulting Every day I read in the press and in the social media (LinkedIn top first) articles and advice about
From Executive Grapevine The business case for diversity is now established beyond doubt. Organisations that form teams of mixed gender, ethnicity, physical ability, age and sexual orientation are more representative of their customers.
By Stefania Bertoglio – Kilpatrick Solutions Managing Director Kilpatrick Group has strategically established its HR Solutions Business Unit. To answer the needs of our international
By Allan H. Church and Jay A. Conger* – The hbr.org When you join an organization, you have a short window of time to adapt to
From Invest in Tuscany – investintuscany.com The Industry Plan 4.0 encourages foreign investment in our country. For the first time since 2004, Italy is back
By Josh Baron and Judy Lin Walsh Ashley Fina’s grandfather was a natural networker. As the founder of his own New York retail store, Michael C. Fina
By John Boudreau What economic, social and workplace forces will be most pivotal in affecting the future of talent management and HR? In September, more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CbiJEQKXB0&feature=youtu.be”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kilpatrick HR Solutions is proud to present you the new service named “Survivor Assessment” It’s an assessment specifically focused on young talents and based
By Lauren Dixon – senior editor Talent Economy As the competition for talent increases and large employers increasingly offer lavish benefits, here are some ways
by Claudia Paoletti – Managing Partner Kilpatrick Against the beautiful setting of Villa Blanc, Rome, last 20th April the LUISS Business School hosted Claudia Paoletti,
by Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Kilpatrick Group Who is “The Talent” today? People who can spontaneously stand out and set themselves apart in a variety
by Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Kilpatrick Group Who is “The Talent” today? People who can spontaneously stand out and set themselves apart in a variety of
by Tom Royal – Dagorà magazine for Fashion Innovation Week Jacob Hoekstra, Global CEO at Kilpatrick, is interviewed by Tom Royal for the community of the
Based on their long-standing background in the Executive Search market, Kilpatrick chose to turn their attention to the dynamic world of start-ups who have a
From fashioninnovationweek.com The Innovation Meets Fashion event, pinnacle of Fashion Innovation Week 2018, attracted over 1,000 attendees from 27 countries, and from the fields of
The Fashion Innovation Award is a call to Innovation aimed at existing companies and start-ups who have a technology or product which has the potential
by Kenneth Andersson* – HBR When I was 25, during my annual review my (male) boss confirmed lots of positive things, such as how I exceeded
By Robert Jeffery – People Management After psychometrically assessing a group of HR’s leading lights, we can reveal the profession is enterprising, social, visionary, energetic and
By Leonardo Paoletti – Partner, AdActa Consulting* Do you remember the frame of the movie “The Devil wears Prada” which portrays Miranda busy to review
While a skills gap is widely acknowledged, perception of it varies among industry, rank, generation and gender. by Ave Rio – Chief Learning Officer associate editor
According to the World Health Organization, a record number of young people worldwide are suffering from serious depression or anxiety disorders. In some sections of
The Fashion Innovation Award is a call to Innovation aimed at existing companies and start-ups who have a technology or product which has the potential
In the next few months, a first important research activity (a pilot case study) will be carried out within the recently established long-term partnership between
By Joe Folkman Managers live their lives in a bubble of praise, flattery and positive reinforcement. The higher you rise in the organization, the truer this
By Sotiris Karagiozidis – Country Manager Romania and Greece of Kilpatrick Executive Search Last 1st November 2017, Kilpatrick participated in Career Café. Promoted by the WU Executive
Last November 9th, the beautiful premises of Milan-based Triennale hosted a session about the role emotional skills play to the aim of the search experience
Invest in Tuscany is a network of public partners promoted by the Region of Tuscany in collaboration with Municipalities whose aim is to promote Tuscany as a key investment destination and
by Lauren Dixon – Associate Editor Talent Economy As public companies report the ratio of CEO pay to median worker compensation, managing morale can become a
by Lauren Dixon – Associate Editor Talent Economy Portland, Oregon’s tax on firms that pay their CEOs 100 times more than the median worker salary sparks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]by Harvard Business Review Staff More than 15 years ago the management writer Jim Collins introduced the flywheel as a metaphor for the enduring
by Andrew W. Mitchell, Managing Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media Big teams and diversified offerings boost the bottom line for the large recruitment providers.
by Lee Maxey – CEO of Mindmax According to U.S. employers, a lot of American college graduates aren’t prepared to join the workforce. A 2016
by Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Kilpatrick Responsible Leaders can build and lead sustainable companies while paying special attention to internal and external stakeholders. Not only
by Sarah Fister Gale Companies are prioritizing soft skills training, especially for millennials who aspire to lead. When Philipp Schramm was offered the job of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the aim of his government is to make India a developed country in one generation. Addressing the investment bankers, financial
DHAKA, BANGLADESH–(Marketwired – Oct 22, 2015) – Bangladesh is emerging as one of the world’s next great growth opportunities for companies with a keen understanding
Some of India’s most successful entrepreneurs may be seeking protectionist measures and competitive advantage over foreign rivals operating in the country in the form of
India today is considered to be one of the major forces in the global economic market. Though India is a developing economy, its economy has
Looking at the country through an economist’s lens, Mexico’s economy can be described as mostly predictable and rarely volatile. However, the same cannot be said
By Shane Hickey – The Guardian Warning of issues with striking deals with non-EU countries comes as study shows low ethnic minority boardroom presence.
by Stefanie K. Johnson* – The Harvard Business Review The business case for diversity is clear. Diversity can boost innovation and employee engagement, and
By Anna Carmassi – “STEAMiamoci” Project Leader, Assolombarda Assolombarda proposes to act as an aggregator and synthesis for dedicated initiatives, with the determination to bring
By Monica Ferrario – Kilpatrick Academy Project Leader Kilpatrick Executive Search is glad to announce the launch of an International In-house Academy catering to the
By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic* The real gender issue isn’t a lack of qualified women, but a surplus of unqualified men. There are three popular
From the means of transport of the Capital to the subsidiaries of high-tech businesses. From mechanical equipment to consultancy services and law firms. Also,
By Erin Meyer – The Harvard Business Review Problems like this manager’s are widespread. In many years of researching, consulting, and teaching executives and managers
A robust economic growth, a rapid transformation of the market and some useful reforms promoted by the government, led China into becoming the second strongest
Mr. Snehdeep Aggarwal , the Founder Chairman of Bhartiya Group, was conferred with the award “Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy”
By Michelle Rafter* – Talent Economy Contributor Employer branding has come a long way from its early days as a marketing offshoot. Here’s how two
By the Writing Committee Dirigenti Industria ALDAI The ALDAI Federmanager conference about “Industry 4.0 Revolution: taking stock of managerial employment and responsibilities” was held last
By Lorelei Mihala – Business reporter – BBC News If you have ever been forced to race your boss around an assault course, or pass a
Interview to Cristina Spagna – From “La Repubblica Affari&Finanza” According to a research carried out by Centro Formazione Management del Terziario established in 1994 on
By Eric Almquist, John Senior, and Nicolas Bloch – The Harvard Business Review When customers evaluate a product or service, they weigh its perceived value
Germany overtook the UK as the fastest growing among the G7 states during 2016. Europe’s largest economy expanded at the fastest rate in five years,
By Tim Bowler – BBC News Millions around the globe may have taken to the streets in recent years to protest against the impact of
It’s work in progress. Three events dominated India’s economic landscape last year, but whether they can be described as “progress” is debatable. One definitely isn’t:
By Leslie K. John, Daniel Mochon, Oliver Emrich, Janet Schwartz – The Harvard Business Review Brands spend billions of dollars a year on elaborate efforts
By Kevin Randall – The Harvard Business Review Despite the current political headwinds blowing against globalization, companies continue to recruit talent from around the world and talented
By Suzanne M. Johnson Vickberg, Kim Christfort – The Harvard Business Review Organizations aren’t getting the performance they need from their teams. That’s the message we hear
By Elizabeth C. Tippett* Workplaces will be toxic as long as employers frame harassment as a business matter and a legal obligation, rather than a
By Andrew Chamberlain – The Harvard Business Review Employee turnover is expensive. Replacing an employee who quits costs, on average, 21% of their annual pay. While
Economic development agency reports sharp increases in processed projects and jobs created by foreign direct investment in 2016. Germany’s federal economic development agency, Germany Trade
By Enrico Pedretti – Marketing Director Manageritalia Executives breaking the borders is the headline of a survey that Manageritalia and Kilpatrick, in collaboration with AstraRicerche, have
Policymakers and business leaders from Bangladesh yesterday reiterated the country’s potential as a top investment destination after China and India. The necessary conditions for
Managers’ mobility and professionalism in an economy without frontiers: focus on the Italian market. Kilpatrick Executive Search and Manageritalia (the association of Italian Executives and
By Afshin Molavi* – The Washington Post Shortly after Egypt’s 2011 uprising ended with the fall of President Hosni Mubarak, prominent Egyptian investor Ahmed
By Ian Pollock – Business reporter, BBC News Since their impending merger was announced in January, there has been remarkably little comment about the
By BBC News The Brexit vote is already having a negative impact on business, a survey of bosses from some of the UK’s biggest
A positive trade balance with China Last year Swiss exports totaled 14,69 billion Swiss francs, exactly like in 2015 SHANGHAI – Switzerland is one of
Excerpts from Davos World Economic Forum While the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum opened last Tuesday with the keynote speech delivered by president
Switzerland: the most expensive European country On average groceries and foodstuffs are 72% costlier than in the rest of EU-member states BERN –
Who crosses the Swiss border? The Confederation is more and more informed In 2016 the number of States whose citizens are to be notified to
By Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Marketing & Communications Kilpatrick Executive Search “Steer Tomorrow”, the new payoff is a metaphor about today’s necessity to
From mosques and palaces, to beaches and jungles, Bangladesh offers a mesmerizing experience for expatriates seeking a new adventure in life. In urban Bangladesh, the
Bangladesh’s hidden story: A booming economy – Diplomatic Courier A significant piece of news emerged from Bangladesh recently that received little notice outside the country.
Living in India can offer expats a taste of life in an exotic and diverse place. It is a bright and vibrant country with an
from Albuquerque Journal What do economists expect for New Mexico’s border region in the New Year? So much of what goes on in the border
When the wave of violence that hit Ciudad Juarez intensified in 2008, our city underwent startling changes. We saw some of our neighbors and local
The Netherlands maintains a flexible and competitive economy that benefits from openness to global trade and investment and from an efficient regulatory environment that encourages
The Dutch economy fared remarkably well in the third quarter, supported by strong private consumption, thereby continuing the healthy economic performance registered in the first
Hierarchy in Belgium In Flanders, organisational structures tend to be flat and procedures are easily comprehensible. Things like job title and size of office are
Belgium is a federal State consisting of three regions: Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia. Flanders and Wallonia are among the most attractive regions in Europe, while Brussels is in
According to Berlin-based Movinga’s 2017 Relocation Price Index, Bucharest – Romania ranks 72 out of 75 worldwide cities, with a basic first month living cost
Romanian economy will grow by 3.7pc in 2017, by 3.4pc in 2018 and by 3.2pc in 2019, the World Bank says in the World Economic
Expats moving to Romania will find it both challenging and rewarding. For many, Romania conjures images of gypsies, Dracula and Transylvania, but it has far
Romania has become a more attractive destination for expats than more developed countries such as U.S., Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Poland, according to the Expat
Unlike 2016, the CEOs’ confidence in their companies’ own one-year revenue growth is on the rise in nearly every major country across the world. Some
Interview to Cristina Spagna – Managing Director Kilpatrick Italy by Patrizia Capua – La Repubblica A&F While the barriers preventing female executives from climbing the
by Gautam Mukunda – the Harvard Business Review I will not pretend that this is an easy piece for me to write. I was absolutely
There is a push towards the integration of technology in training environments to enhance the learning experience, but no set limit, no defined structure, no
Think about your last team meeting. Did it involve a person standing in front of the room presenting concepts to the entire group? Were you
Most people looking for a new job — if they currently have one — use their personal email to correspond with a prospective employer. They
By 2020, the US economy is expected to create 55 million job openings: 24 million of these will be entirely new positions. And 48 percent
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