The Future of AI in Executive Search

The Future of AI in Executive Search

AI can be a powerful ally, but not a substitute, for the personalized service and strategic insight executive search consultants provide.

Navigating the Labor Market Amid Fed Pressure and Policy Shifts

Navigating the Labor Market Amid Fed Pressure and Policy Shifts

Pearson Partners’ recent Spotlight Series™ breakfast explored the future of the labor market in a time of economic and policy uncertainty.

The Cost of Corporate Neutrality: Insights from the Q4 2024 Pearson Partners Spotlight Series Breakfast

The Cost of Corporate Neutrality: Insights from the Q4 2024 Pearson Partners Spotlight Series Breakfast

As geopolitical conflicts escalate, societal divisions widen and stakeholders demand greater corporate accountability, leaders face mounting pressure to navigate when, how—and even whether—to take a stand.

Future Texas:  Industry and Innovation in the Texas of Tomorrow

Future Texas: Industry and Innovation in the Texas of Tomorrow

Texas leads the nation in population growth, job creation and industrial innovation. But with that success comes a new set of challenges.

Fireside Chat on the U.S. and Mexico Presidential Elections

Fireside Chat on the U.S. and Mexico Presidential Elections

A Pearson Partners Spotlight Series fireside chat on the U.S. and Mexico presidential elections and their implications.

The U.S. and China: The Struggle for World Leadership

The U.S. and China: The Struggle for World Leadership

A Pearson Partners Spotlight Series panel discussion on the relationship between the U.S. and China and its implications for global leadership.

The Shift from China to Mexico: Redefining Global Partnerships

The Shift from China to Mexico: Redefining Global Partnerships

A Pearson Partners Spotlight Series panel discussion on increasing challenges driving many companies to cut ties with China and pivot to nearshoring in Mexico.

The Business of NIL: Five All-Stars on the Changing World of College Athletics

The Business of NIL: Five All-Stars on the Changing World of College Athletics

Pearson Partners Spotlight Series™ Breakfast Q3 2022 By Stephen P. Konstans Former Senior Vice President For over a century, student-athletes were not allowed to make money from their name, image or likeness (NIL) through sponsorship deals. Last year, those regulations unraveled thanks to a historic 9-0 Supreme Court ruling. Now that student-athletes are over a year into owning their NIL rights, we spoke with five all-stars to hear the latest […]

Diversity and Inclusion: ROI, Business and Cultural Impacts

Diversity and Inclusion: ROI, Business and Cultural Impacts

Diversity and inclusion strategies can deliver return on investment beyond just numbers. Representation is a measure of diversity and employee experience is a measure of inclusion. Both increase productivity and profitability. Yet, many organizations approach diversity initiatives by simply “checking off the boxes” for recruitment and reputation management. To explore best practices for inclusion and diversity strategy, we invited a panel of diversity and inclusion leaders to share their thoughts […]

The Changing Role of the Chief Financial Officer

The Changing Role of the Chief Financial Officer

Stephen Konstans was formerly a Senior Vice President at Pearson Partners International. Today’s chief financial officer manages far more complex and wide-ranging responsibilities than in decades past. In addition to the traditional numbers side of the job, finance leaders are now organizational strategists with expertise in technology, risk management, human resources, analytics and geopolitical trends. To explore the changing role of the chief financial officer, we invited a panel of […]