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?? People Trends 2025 - Research Report Detailing the Future of HR ?? The HR landscape is evolving fast! In 2025, HR will need to shift from administrative tasks to strategic leadership, embrace AI and automation, and redefine the employee experience. Key takeaways from Evermonte Executive Search / AltoPartners Brazil latest study: ?? AI & Digital Transformation – Only 12% of HR leaders fully explore AI, yet 60% of companies lack a clear vision for implementation. ?? Talent Shortages – Companies struggle to fill roles as workforce expectations shift. Upskilling and reskilling will be critical, with 60% of professionals needing new skills by 2027. ?? Hybrid Work is Here to Stay – 51.9% of HR leaders work in hybrid models, but engagement and cultural alignment remain challenges. ?? HR’s Role in Leadership is Expanding – HR presence in Board positions has grown from 2.1% in 2019 to 6.4% in 2024. To stay competitive, HR must embrace technology, people analytics, and a people-first mindset. Is your company ready for the future of work? Read and download the full report here : https://lnkd.in/dkEPUbVB #HRTrends #FutureOfWork #PeopleFirst #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #championingleaders #proudlyaltopartners #researchreport #globaltrends #localinsights

Gender diversity in boardrooms isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative. Yet, according to the 2024 Deloitte?Women in the Boardroom?report, women hold just?23.3% of board seats?globally. Despite decades of progress, systemic barriers remain. At?AltoPartners, we are committed to changing this. To mark International Women's Day 2025, we took an in-depth look at the state-of-play, bringing insights from our top board practitioners in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Ireland, Mexico, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. In our latest?International Women’s Day 2025 special report, we explore: ? The progress made — and the road ahead ? The real barriers preventing women from reaching board positions ? Practical steps for organizations and aspiring board members These conversations come at a time of shifting DEI (#diversity #equity #inclusion) policies in the U.S. and beyond. As the landscape evolves, businesses have a?pivotal opportunity?to rethink their approach to diversity—not just because it’s fair, but because it drives?better business outcomes. It’s time to move beyond good intentions. Let’s turn insights into accelerating action. The full report is available below for you to download and read - share your thoughts in the comments below #IWD2025 #Leadership #DiversityMatters #WomenInBusiness #BoardroomEquality #IWD #internationalwomensday #womenonboards #championingleaders #proudlyaltopartners With contributions and leading insights from Verena Acerbi; Sonal Agrawal; J Veronica Biggins;?Claire Cronin; Julie Garland McLellan; Claudia Hardy; Carol Leonard; Mpho Nkeli; Sandra Olive; Ranju Shergill; Lauren Smith, NACD.DC; Claudia Stempkowski; Charlotte Wetterlundh and Julia Zdrahal-Urbanek

Gender diversity in boardrooms isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative. Yet, according to the 2024 Deloitte?Women in the Boardroom?report, women hold just?23.3% of board seats?globally. Despite decades of progress, systemic barriers remain. At?AltoPartners, we are committed to changing this. To mark International Women's Day 2025, we took an in-depth look at the state-of-play, bringing insights from our top board practitioners in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Ireland, Mexico, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. In our latest?International Women’s Day 2025 special report, we explore: ? The progress made—and the road ahead ? The real barriers preventing women from reaching board positions ? Practical steps for organizations and aspiring board members These conversations come at a time of shifting DEI policies in the U.S. and beyond. As the landscape evolves, businesses have a?pivotal opportunity?to rethink their approach to diversity—not just because it’s fair, but because it drives?better business outcomes. It’s time to move beyond good intentions. Let’s turn insights into accelerating action. Read our full report here?: https://lnkd.in/dUB4VP8v #IWD2025 #Leadership #DiversityMatters #WomenInBusiness #BoardroomEquality #IWD #internationalwomensday #womenonboards With contributions and leading insights from?Verena Acerbi;?Sonal Agrawal Accord India;?J Veronica Biggins DSG Global;?Claire Cronin Cronin Partners International Search;?Julie Garland McLellan;?Claudia Hardy Ezentia - Leadership Solutions;?Carol Leonard The Inzito Partnership;?Mpho Nkeli Search Partners International (SPI);?Sandra Olive B?cker & Partners | Executive Search & Leadership Consulting;?Ranju Shergill Humanis Talent Acquisition & Advisory;?Lauren Smith, NACD.DC DSG Global;?Claudia Stempkowski Evermonte Executive Search;?Charlotte Wetterlundh?and?Julia Zdrahal-Urbanek

Join Julia Scheffer, our Global Business Development Director, for an exclusive webinar with Thaddeus Andres and Bianca Rodas focused on how executive search professionals can approach marketing and communications. Julia will share her global perspectives and insights from her decade working on the brand positioning of AltoPartners and share her insights learnt from working across multiple markets and cultures

Julia Zdrahal-Urbanek?founded and co-manages AltoPartners Austria, where she specialises in filling board and top-management positions for global conglomerates as well as family-owned and start-up/ scale-up businesses across Europe. Julia started her executive search career in London, then worked at the Medical Faculty of Wuerzburg in Germany before joining the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. She holds a nonexecutive director role in a family business. Julia has a science master’s degree and a PhD in Psychology. #thecompanywekeep #ourpeople #localexperts #ourteam

In this month's The Director's Dilemma, Ranju Shergill, Managing Partner Humanis Talent Acquisition & Advisory / AltoPartners Executive Search Calgary, and Julie Garland McLellan, International Board Advisor and member of AltoPartners Australia, consider the pros and cons of whether to have board observers, and if so, how to properly induct them. How would you approach this situation? Answer in the comments below! #boardofdirectors #governance #directorsdilemma #boardgovernance #leadershipadvisory https://lnkd.in/dN2_p-Jv

?? Why Authenticity Matters in the C-Suite (also) & When Name-Dropping Crosses the Line. In our new?CEO Lens?series,?"Behind the Boardroom Door: Common Pitfalls of C-Suite Candidates", Corinne Klajda shares why Authenticity is this basic ingredient on the C-Suite interviews and when Name-Dropping can backfire. This series, published exclusively on the Accord Group website, offers real-world insights for leaders aspiring to thrive in the C-suite. Today, we kick off with two themes: ??"When the Suit Doesn’t Fit. Why Authenticity Matters in the C-Suite" ??"The Over-Networker. When Your Name-Dropping Crosses the Line" It will take a minute to read, but can leave you with absolutely valuable knowledge, which you can implement in your daily business reality: ? https://lnkd.in/guyni8Vs What do you think are the common Pitfalls of C-Suite Candidates? #Leadership #Executiveinterview #CSuiteInsights #CEO Julia Scheffer AltoPartners Executive Search Julia Zdrahal-Urbanek Valentina Flores Caroline Rofe-Woess Anna W?ll Moritz Wiesmüller Alena Bermoser Matthias Bruchner Sorin Popa Murat Kaan Guneri Marco Arcaini Paolo Damia Sonal Agrawal Sandra Olive Beata Mońka Gosia Golebiewska Lidia Kupidura Micha? Jakubowski Patrycja Lachowska Monika Bak Isabelle Klajda Maria Tomaszuk

Wishing all who celebrate a blessed and peaceful Ramadan! ??? May this month bring you reflection, strength, and togetherness. Ramadan Kareem! ?? #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan2025

Navigating the noise and haste of today's world, Keith Labbett, Managing Partner Osprey Executive Search / AltoPartners Toronto, urges readers to focus on building a better organizations, industries, economies, and societies. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Desiderata, he believes in speaking the truth, listening to others, avoiding jealousy, and staying true to our achievements and desires. As leaders, adhering to these principles helps us create stronger, more cohesive organizations that benefit everyone involved. #championingleaders #proudlyaltopartners #motivation #desiderata https://lnkd.in/dc4z99_r

We are proud to announce that Toral Patel, Managing Partner Accord India / AltoPartners India, joins the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) APAC Council representing AltoPartners Executive Search Congratulations to Toral Patel