If there’s one word that well describes the current state of global affairs, it is “turmoil.” Whether it stems from commodity markets, politics or sovereign debt crises, uncertainty has become a constant that affects every business decision we make. At Pearson Partners’ Q4 2011 Spotlight Series event, our panelists discussed domestic and global uncertainty and its impact on their business strategies. Our esteemed panel members included: David B. Brown, […]
Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services It’s not uncommon for a senior executive to be given an attractive financial package to help with a career transition. That provides time for you to consider your four main options: look for a new full-time position, take a part-time job, enter retirement or become a consultant. Because each of those career possibilities has its attractions and drawbacks, you need to decide what […]
DFW HR Roundtable December 13, 2011 Pearson Partners International regularly hosts the bimonthly meetings of the DFW HR Roundtable, a networking and knowledge-sharing group of senior human resources executives in the North Texas area. It happens all around us: people from different generations see, experience and understand things differently. They have different perspectives, viewpoints and motivators, often resulting in misunderstandings and missed opportunities, especially in the workplace. The Traditionalist […]
Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services Searching for your next job may be the hardest job you’ve ever had – but with the right approach and a little luck, it could be one of the shortest. The effectiveness of your job search corresponds to the amount of effort you expend, as well as the quality of your actions. New job seekers are often unsure how to spend their time […]
Healthcare Cost: The Power of Prevention on Corporate Profits Oct. 18, 2011 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pearson Partners International 8080 North Central Expressway Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas 75206 The health of our nation, and our companies, is at risk. Join us for our next DFW HR Roundtable to learn how to be part of the cure. Rex Gale, a principal in the Dallas office of Buck Consultants, will […]
The global economic roller coaster we’re currently experiencing is the result of a complex web of factors including government regulations, the value of various currencies, international debt crises, oil and gas supply and demand, and countless other factors. With so many moving parts in play, American companies have little solid ground on which to base decisions that will affect the future of their business. Pearson Partners’ Q3 2011 Spotlight […]
In our recently conducted survey of more than 200 senior executives from across the oil and gas energy spectrum, we discovered the trends, issues and challenges they expect to see in 2015 and beyond. These industry leaders weighed in on such issues as headcount expectations, capital spending, merger and acquisition expectations, and more. >>Learn more and see data charts in the PDF of the full study. A Challenging Year Ahead The […]
A Pearson Partners guest post on AESC’s BlueSteps Executive Career Insider Blog Every January, millions of us resolve to go on a diet. But by the time February rolls around, we are back to our old habits, reducing the likelihood of making a positive change in our lives. That’s because losing weight and keeping it off requires a sustained strategy that includes eating healthier foods, reducing total caloric intake and […]
It’s not easy today to find talented technology professionals at any level of the organization. That’s why many companies outsource technology projects such as basic coding and development of web, mobile, database and CRM platforms. However, most major companies and nonprofits need in-house supervisors and managers who understand the information tec hnology (IT) field, managing outside suppliers, and keeping projects moving forward on schedule. That’s why savvy HR professionals attend […]
DFW HR Roundtable Featuring Elizabeth Naylor, Ebenezer Wellness Recognizing the importance of promoting good health in the workplace, Pearson Partners invited nutrition expert Elizabeth Naylor, founder of Ebenezer Wellness, to speak at the April 10 bimonthly meeting of the DFW HR Roundtable, a networking and knowledge-sharing group of senior human resources executives in the North Texas area. Here is a summary of her comments about avoiding the “big four” health […]
