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From an analysis of the latest industry trends to features about the effect of technology on the global executive search market, our H.I.E.C Insights provide you with the information and analysis you need to cope with a digitised search environment.

 

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H.I.E.C Global HR Moves & Board Hires Insights

Why Boards Are Talking About People More, but Hiring HR Leaders Less Despite heightened economic uncertainty, the HR job market is improving - albeit inconsistently - and becoming increasingly strategic across both public and private equity–backed companies. While AI continues to dominate conversations, particularly around workforce productivity and automation, the deeper trend is a renewed [...]
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ESG roles heating up as Retail transforms by Carmen Koch

Roles within the area of ESG are set to be among the hottest in retail again this year. With individuals having the relevant expertise and skill-sets in extremely short supply,…

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Isabelle Nüssli joins H.I.E.C as Partner

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global transformational executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Isabelle Nüssli has joined the firm as a Partner, based in Zurich, Switzerland. Isabelle…

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The new transformational leadership demands in B2B sales

Over the past few years, it’s not just the way we live that has changed, but the way we do business. The pace of digital transformation across all industries has…

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Helping media companies win in the digital economy – by Imogen Carter, Senior Consultant, Media & Consumer Digital

I have recently had the pleasure of joining the fast growing team at H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C) focusing on developing the media division within the company’s global Consumer, Digital &…

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Robert Dunn joins H.I.E.C as Partner, Software & Technology Practice

H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global transformational executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Robert Dunn has joined the firm as a Partner in the Software & Technology…

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Carmen Koch joins H.I.E.C as Partner, Consumer & Retail

Carmen Koch joins H.I.E.C as Partner, Consumer & Retail H.I. Executive Consulting (H.I.E.C), the leading global transformational executive search firm, is pleased to announce that Carmen Koch has joined the…

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The Path to your first Corporate Board Role, Part III: Network – by Mary Francia

In parts one and two of this series, we looked at the preparation and research needed to achieve a Board role. Further steps on your journey include leveraging your network and…

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Exploring the new transformational leadership demands in B2B sales

The last few years has changed not only the way we live our lives and the way we interact with people, but the very way we do business has transformed.…

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The Path to your first Corporate Board Role, Part II: Research – by Mary Francia

In part one of this series, we looked at the preparation required to position yourself for a potential Board role. So, what comes next?  The next step on your Board…

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H.I.E.C Austria Sustainability Interview Series

Welcome to the HIEC Austria Sustainability Interview Series. Sustainability is one of the most high profile topics of this decade, if not even of this century, and has enormous impact…

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The Path to your first Corporate Board Role, Part I: Preparation – by Mary Francia

One of the most common questions I am asked as an Executive Search Partner that works with Boards and C-Suite is, “How do I get a seat on a Board…

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H.I.E.C ranked in the top 50 Executive Search firms by Forbes for the fourth consecutive year

H.I. Executive Consulting (HIEC), is proud to announce that for a fourth consecutive year, the firm has been ranked in the top 50 on Forbes’ America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms.…

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