Q3 2011 A Message from Keith Pearson, Vice Chairman & President If I had to choose just one word to describe the economic climate our clients are currently facing, that word would be “unpredictable.” At our September breakfast series event, our panelists helped clarify the confusing mix of good and bad news we’ve been hearing about, providing a […]
Discussion with Mayor Mike Rawlings Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the United States, and is part of the fourth-largest and fastest-growing metro area in America. Crime is down, business is up and new hot spots are popping up all over town. If you ask Mayor Mike Rawlings, it’s a great time to live and work in Dallas. Pearson Partners is pleased to have welcomed the mayor as the […]
Ask for the Job – And Keep Asking! Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services Any successful widget salesperson will tell you that you have to ask for the order in order to close the deal. It’s not enough to discuss your widget’s features and benefits when talking to a prospective customer. At some point in the conversation, a salesperson will say, “How many widgets would you like to order?” […]
New & Social Media: Powerful Tools for HR Leaders On February 14, Pearson Partners hosted the bimonthly DFW HR Roundtable, a networking and knowledge-sharing group of senior human resources executives in the North Texas area. Patti Johnson, founder and CEO of PeopleResults, covered the timely topic of social media for HR leaders. Below is our summary of her presentation. Social media – so what? I’m sure you are all familiar […]
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 […]
