Recruiting with Intention: How to Attract Top Talent in a Changing World
The relationship between employers and employees has fundamentally changed. Candidates, looking for their next career move, have a new set of priorities, preferences, and expectations from employers. Ian Brenner outlines four ways organizations can start…
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…
Changing the Conversation on Pay Transparency
In the world of executive search, questions like “what is your current salary?” or “what are your salary expectations?” are commonplace. However, for certain candidates, these questions can be problematic. Leah McGillivray Palko shares her…
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…
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…
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…
Building an Employer Brand to Attract the Best Talent
Much has changed in our world since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and, while we endeavour to figure out what a new normal might look like, one aspect of attracting the best talent…