Executive recruitment
“Executive recruitment” is the process of employers using an external firm to locate potential candidates to fill senior or key vacancies. It is commonly known as “headhunting”.
Companies under fire for recruiting ‘stale males’ for exec roles
Looking for candidates with the right 'cultural fit' means many firms are missing out on the best talent, according to recruiters.
Olympic committee hunts for HR director
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games has advertised for an HR director to report directly to the CEO
JD Wetherspoons devises online recruitment system for pub managers
Pub chain JD Wetherspoons has introduced an online recruitment system which alerts the HR department as soon as there is a managerial vacancy in any of its pubs
Nortel agrees £6.8m ‘transfer fee’ for former Motorola president
Telecoms giants agree 'transfer fee' for Motorola's former president and chief operating officer.
Non-executive directors’ pay up 21%
The pay packets of UK non-executive directors have risen by an average of 21% over the past 18 months
Review your criteria for recruiting for the board
Organisations should review their criteria for recruiting and appraising board directors, according to the head of a leading management school.
Big chief execs see salaries catching up with US counterparts
UK chief executives have seen their pay rise almost 80% since Labour came to power in 1997, according to new research
Attracting suitable candidates
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