How Emotional Intelligence Impacts Executive Leaders
Emotional intelligence is one of the most crucial skills executive leaders must develop. Understanding emotions—both your own and those of others—is one of the most
Emotional intelligence is one of the most crucial skills executive leaders must develop. Understanding emotions—both your own and those of others—is one of the most
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As the hosts of “The Power of Sustainable Business Latam” event, we had the privilege of having two enlightening panel discussions that explored the nearshoring
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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?
Authors: Marco Tiozzo, Jaap Hoekstra Are you looking for a change in your work environment? Are you interested in exploring new opportunities in exciting places?
The world of work is changing and so are the values of the new Generation Z (1997 – 2010) and Millennials (1981 – 1996). Earlier
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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 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
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 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
ESSENTIAL: adjective absolutely necessary; extremely important. The word “ ESSENTIAL” dominated our lives in the past couple of years. Governments kept ESSENTIAL businesses open during
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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
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Kilpatrick Group welcomes Pietro Valdes to join as new board member. Pietro brings over 20 years of experience in headhunting, launching business units, and
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Tatiana from Kilpatrick LATAM spoke candidly with Perla Buenrostro, the founder of Bolder Group on female leadership and leader in pandemic. About Perla Buenrostro
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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
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,
[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 Claudia Paoletti | Managing Partner Kilpatrick The essence of Associations of any type is to put together people united by common aspects like job,
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 team Kilpatrick Digital Gabriele Volpi | Head of Digital Technology Supatchara Schuller | Big Data and Analytics Consultant It is well known that the
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 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
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
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
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
By Dario Brivio | CCO Kilpatrick Group Before the lockdown, we could say that many of us had two places to call “home”. On one
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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
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 Monica Ferrario – Country Manager Switzerland – Head Hunter & Business Coach – Kilpatrick Executive Search In this difficult context, it is hard to
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
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 Shivaram Rajgopal [Professor of Accounting and Auditing and Vice Dean of Research at Columbia Business School] and Anup Srivastava [Canada Research Chair in Accounting,
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
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 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
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 Mike Sutcliff, Raghav Narsalay & Aarohi Sen – the HBR.org Plenty of cash is flowing into digital initiatives at large, industrial companies. In fact,
By Jena McGregor – The Washington Post EOs who find time in their busy schedules to write a book usually opt for a memoir or
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 John P. Kotter & Gaurav Gupta – the HBR.org There has been a company restructuring recipe that has worked for decades. Buy a company,
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 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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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
By Mengqi Sun – The Wall Street Journal Board members and executives are particularly focused on potential operational risks. Directors and executives sense the business
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 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
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
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 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 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
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 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 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
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,
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.
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 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
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
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 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 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 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 of
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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 Portland, Oregon’s tax on firms that pay their CEOs 100 times more than the median worker salary sparks
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
[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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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 Shane Hickey – The Guardian Warning of issues with striking deals with non-EU countries comes as study shows low ethnic minority boardroom presence.
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
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 Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic* The real gender issue isn’t a lack of qualified women, but a surplus of unqualified men. There are three popular
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
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
Mr. Snehdeep Aggarwal , the Founder Chairman of Bhartiya Group, was conferred with the award “Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy”
By Lorelei Mihala – Business reporter – BBC News If you have ever been forced to race your boss around an assault course, or pass a
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,
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 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
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
By Ian Pollock – Business reporter, BBC News Since their impending merger was announced in January, there has been remarkably little comment about the
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 Daniela De Marco Cazzani – Marketing & Communications Kilpatrick Executive Search “Steer Tomorrow”, the new payoff is a metaphor about today’s necessity to
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
by Gautam Mukunda – the Harvard Business Review I will not pretend that this is an easy piece for me to write. I was absolutely