Sensational news stories often paint a sordid picture of CEO compensation, feeding the idea that pay is spiraling out of control, CEOs can set their own salaries and leaders often walk away from failing companies with huge severance packages. But the truth about CEO compensation is far more complex—and in most companies, the picture is more positive. Pearson Partners’ Q2 2014 Spotlight Series breakfast explored common misconceptions about CEO […]
New York, NY – February 18, 2015 – IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide, one of the world’s top ten global executive search organizations, announces the acceptance of Pearson Partners International, based in Dallas, Texas, into membership. Pearson Partners International is IIC Partners’ seventh office location in the United States and second executive search firm accepted this year. Pearson Partners International was founded in 2002 by search industry veterans Robert Pearson […]
Pearson Partners International is pleased to announce that Illinois Institute of Technology has selected Frances Bronet, distinguished professor and dean of the School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon since 2005, to succeed Alan W. Cramb as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs. Pearson Partners conducted the nationwide search, in concert with the IIT search committee. Frances, who currently holds the position of acting […]
A decade ago, the chief information officer (CIO) and the chief marketing officer (CMO) lived in very different worlds. For the most part, the CIO’s responsibilities had an internal focus: Building and enhancing the organization’s network so that different departments could share information and “talk” with each other. While websites, mobile phones and e-commerce were all growing in importance, the online component was generally less important than the company’s network. In […]
Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services In a tough job market, many people are concerned about finding a job that fits their level of experience—but many more are concerned about finding a job, period. This is especially true for executives over age 50, who may suddenly find themselves competing against candidates who are 10 or 15 years younger. It’s not uncommon for experienced, successful senior-level executives to learn they’ve lost […]
Lisa Thompson – Managing Director, Professional Services Preparing for Interviews Securing an interview requires hard work and persistence. Once you’ve garnered an interview, excellence in communication skills is absolutely critical for success. Understanding the basic concepts of effective communication in job interviews will help you present yourself as the best person for the job. Practicing your communication skills will prepare you to come across confidently and professionally in your interviews. […]
Companies use a variety of interview types, and in the process of hiring an executive, they may use any or all. Understanding the various types of interviews will help you know what to expect so you can prepare to present your best self. One-to-One The most common interview format is one interviewer interviewing one candidate. This is sometimes the first of several interviews. Second and third interviews will usually have […]
An employee referral program can pay big dividends when recruiting candidates for every level of the organization. Studies consistently show that employee referrals are one of the best ways to attract well-qualified senior executives, managers, professionals and other members of the workforce. But not all employee referral programs deliver the same results. It’s essential for organizations to think carefully about their goals and resources when reviewing a current program or […]
Q1 2015 A Message from Keith Pearson, President & CEO In serving a wireless world, business leaders have come to realize that a silo structure doesn’t work anymore—if it ever did. Nowhere is that more true than in digital technology initiatives, whose success depends on seamless collaboration between IT and marketing teams. Many companies are taking this idea […]
By Renee Baker Arrington, Senior Vice President & CIO Practice Leader In our recent Q1 2015 Spotlight Series breakfast, The Digital Business Dream Team, we discussed how chief information officers and chief marketing officers are increasingly collaborating in digital business. A significant catalyst of this collaboration has been the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT). From GPS devices in truck fleets and aircraft black boxes, to wearable medical devices and remote-controlled […]
