The Succession Conundrum: Who Should Take Over the Business?
For founders, owners, or CEOs eyeing a transition out of the business, determining whether you should replace yourself with an experienced outsider or promote talent from within is a big question. Charlene Bergman explains the…
CFO Succession: Is Your Business Ready?
The CFO is one of the most influential executives after the CEO, and perhaps one of the most visible—does your organization have the right person or a succession plan in place? While you may…
The Great Rehire: Talent Acquisition’s Fever Pitch
With many North American companies getting back-to-business, talent acquisition is taking a new shape—and at a blistering pace. Charlene Bergman, Managing Director of Farber’s Interim Management & Executive Search practice, was…
Debunking 5 Myths About Interim Executives
An interim executive can be an ideal hiring solution when strong and steady leadership is needed, however they are often misunderstood and overlooked. Charlene Bergman seeks to debunk five common myths about interim executives and…
Hiring Top Talent: Shifting Conventional Thinking
Employers or candidates—who’s in the driver's seat when it comes to hiring top talent? Sandy Dennis asserts that candidates are definitely the ones at the helm, and employers need to adjust their…
Virtual Onboarding: The Inside Scoop
Onboarding new employees is always a delicate process. From providing all the paperwork and ensuring they have the right technology, to making them feel welcomed and a part of the team—there are a lot…
Interim Executives: Not Just a Placeholder
As an employer, it’s vital to ensure that you’re hiring the best talent available—this also applies when bringing on the often overlooked interim executive. In times of rapid change, an interim’s…
Elevating Your Talent Strategy: The Interim Imperative
To many, the word interim connotes impermanence and transitory—the notion of a placeholder and a period of uncertainty and disruption. However, when it comes to executive leadership, interim can have a much different meaning…
In-Demand Skills for Today’s Leaders
From opportunity and growth to uncertainty and downsizing, our current climate has employers wondering—what's next? To keep organizations afloat, hiring organizations are seeking executives with specific core competencies. Sandy Dennis outlines the key…
Interim Executives: Stormy Waters Require a Seasoned Helmsman
The use of Interim Managers or Executives (“Interims”) has been growing rapidly, as forward-looking organizations grappled with the rapid rate of change brought on by technology. The disruption and uncertainty arising from the current…