Resource Category: Research

Executive Search COVID-19 Analysis

At the beginning of the year, we surveyed four-hundred executive search professionals to discover their challenges, priorities, and predictions for the year ahead. Heading into 2020, respondents expressed some concern about the future of the economy but were hugely optimistic about the outlook for their own business. Challenges and priorities centered on candidates: the talent …

Diversity & Inclusion – what role can executive search play?

Diversity & Inclusion is firmly on the boardroom agenda and companies are actively looking to
improve equality in their recruiting practices. This is a trend that is not going away and which
many companies are tackling head on, both internally and through their suppliers. As a result, executive search firms need to address their role in promoting a fully inclusive board. …

Engage Boston – Meet the Speakers

With less than 2 months to go until Engage Boston, the premier global staffing & recruitment conference, we have been busy finalizing our speakers. As a recent addition to the Bullhorn family, Invenias is delighted to take part in this year’s event and offer our guests an ‘All-Access Pass’. This pass grants access to the full conference plus a specialist agenda of sessions and keynotes dedicated to the key issues and challenges facing the executive search profession. …

In-House Survey Guide

In-house Executive and Strategic Hiring Trends 2017-2018   We surveyed leading in-house executive recruiting professionals, from a variety of organizations and industries from across the UK, Europe and the US. Respondents included representatives from leading organizations including BT, JP Morgan, Molson Coors, Simply Health, T Mobile and Vauxhall Motors. This report discusses a number of issues …

Pay Equity Guide

Pay Equity: An Overview For Executive Search   The introduction of the Pay Equity Legislation will have a significant impact on the working practices of the executive search professional. The regulation seeks to eradicate pay discrimination between genders and across protected groups by prohibiting organizations from asking candidates or employers about salary history. A number …

Diversity and Inclusion and the Role of Executive Search

Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) remains a hot topic. For some companies it’s an issue of regulatory compliance or corporate social responsibility. Yet others regard it as a source of competitive advantage and with good reason. Research shows that organizations with greater levels of diversity outperform their competitors. …

Diversity and Inclusion Survey Write-Up

Executive Search Survey: Diversity & Inclusion  The Role of Executive Search  As organizations seek a diversified workforce, Invenias set out to discover what role, if any, executive search firms play in driving greater diversity in recruitment. In partnership with MIX Diversity Developers, a boutique consultancy firm specializing in D&I, Invenias have undertaken a global survey of …

GDPR Survey Report

The GDPR and Executive Search: What’s the Common Consensus?   The Invenias GDPR survey, in conjunction with ComplyGDPR, is the largest survey of executive search professionals and their approach to GDPR compliance. With over 400 responses from executive search firms, strategic recruiters and in-house talent talent teams, results will provide the industry with best practice guidance, a common consensus …

Business as usual with Invenias: Brexit deal or no-deal

With Brexit looming and indecision still palpable, search firms may well be considering what the implications of Brexit are for the running of the business. The trials and tribulations of Theresa May and her Brexit transition deal continue. Invenias are carefully monitoring the situation to ensure our customers can continue to transfer data internationally, deal or no deal. …

Supercharge Search with AI

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is an area of computer science that sees intelligent machines behaving and reacting as humans do. Computers with artificial intelligence perform cognitive functions, such as learning, planning, problem-solving, and speech recognition. Whilst there is a science-fiction fuelled misconception of the world being over-run by human-like robotic beings, the reality of AI is far removed from this Hollywood-created fantasy. …

Diversity in Business: the Token Female?

In the 100 years since the Representation of the People Act was passed, women’s rights is still at the forefront of consciousness, and diversity is clearly the buzzword in the media today. Are we seeing these key trends translate into the real world of today? Is a trending hashtag born in the world of social media actually having an effect on the world of business? …

Invenias GDPR Survey: The Findings

The onset of the GDPR presents a number of challenges, not least the fact that the legislation wasn’t drafted to consider the nuances of an industry so reliant on high quality personal data. In many areas there is still ambiguity and no clear cut rule that organisations should abide by in order to guarantee compliance. There are also still a number of business decisions to be made in areas where there are not yet definitive answers.

However, across the Invenias customer base and the wider market, a common consensus is emerging regarding the approach taken by leading search firms and in-house talent teams as they seek to comply with the legislation.

In April 2018, in conjunction with ComplyGDPR, Invenias undertook the largest global survey of executive search professionals and their approach to GDPR compliance. This survey is part of our ongoing commitment to providing best practice guidance and support for our customers and the wider market. …

GDPR Checklist

9 Steps to Prepare for the GDPR   This checklist provides 9 key areas and questions for consideration when preparing to meet the requirements of the GDPR. A review of these items will ensure that the process and policies you have in place will minimise risk of non-compliance with the new legislation. Download your free …