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The change in sales in May was below expectations, and sales in March and April were revised down. Retail Sales Increased 0.1% in May. https://lnkd.in/eMnPkRHU

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Our search experience with family-owned businesses is revealing a dynamic change in the evolution of executive leadership. #executivesearch #executiveleadership #familyownedbusinesses

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Confidence levels among job seekers and employees experienced a decline in Q2 2024, with the Vaco Talent Pulse Report revealing that only 35% of respondents shared extreme confidence in their ability to get and hold a job right now, an 8% drop from Q1 2024. To learn more about current job seeker and employee confidence levels, check out the Q2 Vaco Talent Pulse Report. https://lnkd.in/eNWFc3hQ

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After owning a business for 22 years, I know first hand that succession planning is crucial for CEOs and other key leaders due to its potential impact on the organization. This new report from #Vistage Research emphasizes four key factors that make succession planning an immediate priority for CEOs. You can't start planning your exit too soon. #SmallBiz #SuccessionPlanning

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Proper CEO succession planning has the potential to be a critical measure of difference for you, your team and your organization. Find out how to get it right from my colleague Bob Stark: https://lnkd.in/eBBPEYgj #SuccessionWithSpencerStuart

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SAENGER ASSOCIATES AND GROWTHPHASES ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT TO EXPAND CLIENT OFFERING OF RETAINED SEARCH,  INTERIM EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, AND CONSULTING March 1, 2024 – Saenger Associates and GrowthPhases Acquisitions Group, LLC are pleased to announce their partnership to expand each company’s client offering to include retained executive search, interim management, and business consulting. The two veteran firms were founded in 1999 and 2000 respectively.  Saenger Associates is a national premier Retained Executive Search firm based in the Los Angeles area and enjoys strategic partnerships across multiple industries. Major practice areas are Industrial Products, Aerospace & Defense, and Consumer Products. Our clients include private, public, Fortune 500, and nonprofit companies that are both established and emerging. “Our mission is to provide executive placements for the long-term success of our clients, and the win-win result for candidates AND clients alike,” said Gary Saenger, Founder and President of Saenger Associates.   GrowthPhases is a premier international Interim Management and M&A consultancy firm, which consists of former C-Suite executives from multinational corporations and private equity-backed companies. These C-Suite executives are renowned experts in their field. GrowthSpaces, the consulting platform, is focused on interim management and consulting assignments. GrowthPhases’ focus is on working with private equity and investment banks on acquisitions and investment platforms and on investment strategies and opportunities generated by our talented group of C-Suite executives. “We offer seasoned talent on an interim basis to support leadership gaps, strategic alternatives, turnaround support, company integration leadership, lean Six Sigma, global supply chain management, international expansion, company culture transformation, and board services including Mirror Boards,” said Terry O’Neal, Managing Director, GrowthPhases Acquisitions Group, LLC.  “We look forward to working with Terry O’Neal and the GrowthPhases team,” Saenger commented. “Terry and I have known each other for 20-plus years. We performed searches for Terry while he was an executive at Schneider Electric.” Terry O’Neal, added, “We are excited to support Gary and his team, to provide their clients with a world-class, interim management solution and to provide our clients that same level of retained search.”

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How often does your company achieve a 1:1 Ratio??? In six days? Speed and quality. It's what we do.

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I am pleased to announce that DHR Global has launched a new proprietary online assessment tool called Leader Lens™. Executive Hiring is one of the most important decisions you have to make, and Leader Lens helps you get it right. Executive selection is high stakes, yet many organizations struggle with an inefficient process that lacks comprehensive insights. Our proven case study approach and methodology provide an analysis that is predictive of future executive performance. Contact me for details and check out https://lnkd.in/gkCPCmv6 #Leadership #ExecutiveSelection #DataDrivenDecisions #StrategicAlignment #LeaderLens

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With the start of the Summer Olympics around the corner, brands are signing up big-name athletes to promote their products. This led our Marketing Talent team to ask – do consumers believe celebrities actually use the products they pitch? Do they even care?   It turns out there’s some science to the answers to these questions. Check out our team’s latest blog post to learn more.  #ExecutiveRecruiting #LandrumTalentSolutions

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🚨 MAJOR NEWS: The waitlist for the Thrive Resources Private Equity Executive Program is here! This program provides a solid game plan for landing roles like Operating Partner, Advisory Board or Board of Directors member, or a management position in a portfolio company. The initial courses cover the following: - Introduction to private equity - How private equity firms want to work with you - The private equity mindset - Self-assessment to identify your own strengths and weaknesses from a PE perspective - Proprietary formats and guidance in helping you craft your own presentation specifically for the PE audience. By signing up today, you'll enjoy these benefits: - Early Access: Be among the first to gain access to the course. - MEMBERS-ONLY Weekly Email: Receive exclusive insights directly from me. - Raffle To Win a One-on-One Coaching Call with an Industry Leader: Win a chance for a complimentary 1-on-1 hour-long coaching call directly with me. - Complimentary Community Access: 3 months of complimentary membership access to the Thrive Private Equity Executive Community. Click here to sign up: https://2ly.link/1y1YE

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For the latest news, trends and information to hire in the quarter ahead, check out the Q2 2024 Market Report by Vaco. https://lnkd.in/e93YK544 #hiringtrends | #staffingtrends | #quarterlymarketreport

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Thank you Jeff Jowdy! Succession planning is even more important than ever! Stability in many #nonprofits is hurting. We are in a post pandemic world where there are several factors tempting leaders to leave for "greener pastures," including skyrocketing #salaries during a time of #transition (meaning many leaders can make significantly more by taking on a new position with a new organization), burnout from organizational financial stress, and a string of retirements from the intensity of the past four years. We believe great #leaders and effective organizations have a strong bench of professionals who are being prepped for more. Advancing great leaders takes #coaching, mentoring, and #reallife opportunities to shine, to make mistakes, and to learn resilience. It also means having authentic conversations on a regular basis about your team members' career goals and how that aligns with the future of your organization. #bryantgrp #moxie #leadership #successionplanning #ceo

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In recent years especially, I've seen layoffs damage brand reputations, harm employees and kill productivity. Many leaders fail to properly consider the option of redeployment, which can help manage costs while avoiding talent loss. Here's a great overview of what a solid redeployment plan looks like ⬇️

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Optimize Executive Interviews: Leveraging Board Member Expertise for Better Hires ⬇️ In this video, we share essential strategies for Private Equity firms to maximize the effectiveness of board member interviews when hiring executives for their portfolio companies. For more videos on strategies for Private Equity firms visit the Raw Selection YouTube channel - https://lnkd.in/ebdurz-5 #privateequity #rawselection #betterhires #interviews

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🌟 Weekly Workforce Insight: Discover how recent regulatory changes and economic trends are reshaping the U.S. labor market and beyond. 🌐 The ripples of the U.S. labor market extend beyond national borders, significantly influencing employment in regions of Mexico connected through migration, highlighting the global impact of workforce dynamics. (Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gSYGY8Aj) ⏰ A pivotal move by the Biden administration now mandates overtime pay for an estimated 4 million U.S. salaried workers, enhancing compensation for extra hours and potentially transforming job structures and benefits. (Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g6VAxvXF) 💸 Despite earlier predictions, actual salary increases in the U.S. for 2024 have not met expectations, presenting challenges for employers aiming to attract and retain top talent amidst economic shifts and growing demands for higher wages. (Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gBwwEeT6) 📉 Last week's unexpected drop to 207,000 in new U.S. unemployment claims reflects a still tight labor market, with firms holding onto employees to fuel consumer spending that significantly drives economic activity. (Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gra8GxRB) 🔗 Wall Street firms are rapidly adjusting contracts and strategies in response to the U.S. FTC's ban on non-compete agreements, a change set to significantly alter competitive dynamics and employee retention practices. (Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gBzeSz8K) 🚀 Stay Ahead: Understanding these shifts is crucial for navigating the challenges and opportunities in today’s evolving workplace. Keep informed and adapt to remain competitive.

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If you had to guess the four elements to focus on to continue growth in a market that’s starting to soften. What would they be? What would you add to the list? I can think of two standouts!!

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