29 July 2021 It has been identified through research & study that there are typically 4 pillars by which a leader aims to establish a healthy, productive and optimistic workplace that provides for both his/her personal growth as well as the team’s development. Research has also proven that if those 4 pillars are evident, exercised […]

22 July 2021 In the new era we are all experiencing where every professional must plan for the unexpected, many start-up leaders face unprecedented challenges, yet very few of them are willing to ask for help when they need it. Many entrepreneurs consider themselves to be risk-takers by nature, and obviously, they are expected to […]

15 July 2021 Cet article en français / Dieser Artikel auf Deutsch Second part of the article HiPo (High Potential) programs: discover the winning formula In the previous article, we talked about the importance of constant talent optimisation and the winning formula, which is to always have the right person, at the right time and in the right place. […]

A key task for boards of directors is finding the right CEO, someone who can lead the business towards company  goals and create value for the owners. Short CEO tenures are extremely costly and demanding. Unfortunately, CEO tenures have become increasingly shorter, except during the pandemic. The 2018 CEO Success Study published by Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consultancy […]

8 July 2021 Cet article en français / Dieser Artikel auf Deutsch According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review, more than 40% of participants in High Potential Development programmes may not have been suitable. The reasons for this mismatch were an overemphasis on technical and professional expertise, results (performance) and cultural fit, compared to […]

1 July 2021 For some the health crisis has turned into an economic and social crisis that is generating profound changes in corporate management practices. Corporate social responsibility can play a concrete role in the functioning of post-crisis companies. Integrated into its global strategy, CSR allows companies to be more agile and improve their performance. […]

In our series of interviews to stay in touch with the automotive industry, we spoke with ITW Additives International’s Vice President & General Manager, François Bruart, and Vanessa Sibenaler, HR Director, about the trends and challenges they are facing.   ITW Additives International manufactures and markets products that clean combustion engines, thus reducing emissions. Mr. […]

24 June 2021 AIMS International, one of the largest executive search organisations worldwide, held a virtual meeting to discuss strategic business objectives for 2021-2022. Around 70 Consultants and Partners from the EMEA region actively participated in the discussions, which were held from 16 to 18 June. Robust debates on client strategy with a strong focus […]

According to Ebrahim Patel, South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, eighty two thousand jobs have been created in South Africa in the provision of business services to global companies – with a 22% annual growth in new jobs over the past three years in this sector. In the climate of a depressing and […]

Article written by Olivier Legrand, Managing Partner AIMS International Belgium & Global Practice Leader Automotive & Mobility 17 June 2021 In the continuation of our series to stay in touch with global and local trends in the industry, the AIMS Global Automotive & Mobility Practice headed by Olivier Legrand met up with Laurent Houvenaghel, leader […]

In this second part of the third episode, I continue the discussions around the new hybrid working environment and the ‘always on’ culture with Dr Sukhwant Bal and Lisa Mayo. In this episode we cover how to manage workload and life balance as we transition into the new part home-based/part office-based working model and navigate […]

In this second part of the third episode, Ken McIntyre-Barn and I continue the discussions around the new hybrid working environment and the ‘always on’ culture with Dr Sukhwant Bal. We consider top tips for managing your workload and life balance as we transition into the new part home-based/part office-based working model. Timely content as […]