Adapting to structural and organizational changes is talent management’s greatest challenge. Managing talent in a competitive way today means, on the one hand, moving away from the HR policies we inherited from the past, which are based on short-term thinking and a focus on control over connection, and, on the other, giving artists and talented […]
Do’s & Don’ts of Phone Interviews
By Caroline Kenagy, Brand Manager Response to https://www.bluesteps.com/blog/4-tips-ace-pre-screen-phone-interview Like many other things we have adapted over the last 2 years, phone interviews are not going away anytime soon. Phone interviews can be a good way to get an unbiased idea of a potential candidate. For some, phone interviews ease the nerves of being face to […]
Employee priorities have changed; so have talent strategies
The Great Resignation is a massive change in how people see their jobs. Current and potential employees want a better quality of life at work. They think that factors such as flexibility and well-being are essential. They even check out the mission and values of potential employers. In an exclusive interview with People Matters, Maria […]
The future of the workforce: Investing in talent to prepare for uncertainty
The workforce emerging from the pandemic is different than the one that entered it. While the composition of workforces may have changed, the most significant shifts are occurring in how organizations approach the talent they have, the talent they need, and the expectations their talent has of them. Having previously looked at the future of […]
Developing a Digital Mindset
Learning new technological skills is essential for digital transformation. But it is not enough. Employees must be motivated to use their skills to create new opportunities. They need a digital mindset: a set of attitudes and behaviors that enable people and organizations to see how data, algorithms, and AI open up new possibilities and to […]
6 Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty
It seems that any given week provides ample reminders that leaders cannot control the degree of change, uncertainty, and complexity we face. The authors offer six strategies to improve a leader’s ability to learn, grow, and more effectively navigate the increasing complexity of our world. The first step is to embrace the discomfort as an […]
PRESS RELEASE: Cornerstone International Group Recognized as a Global Leader in Executive Talent Search
We are proud to announce that once again, Cornerstone International Group is featured in Hunt-Scanlon Media’s “Global 40” for 2022. The Global 40 is a gold standard of excellence that identifies the top 40 global talent firms providing executive recruiting and ancillary services worldwide. Cornerstone’s global reach extends to 56 independently-owned offices spanning 40 countries. […]
The Future of Leadership Development
Companies spend heavily on executive education but often get a meager return on their investment. That’s because business schools and other traditional educators aren’t adept at teaching the soft skills vital for success today, people don’t always stay with the organizations that have paid for their training, and learners often can’t apply classroom lessons to […]
How Can You Build Visibility into a Hybrid Workplace?
According to a recent survey of more than 32,000 workers from 17 countries, nearly two thirds of today’s workforce would consider looking for a new job if they were required to return to the office full time. In response to this growing demand for flexible work, many organizations are embracing new ways of working — […]