Executive Search & Leadership
Ranked Twice: Talentor International Named a Top 40 Global Recruiter for the Sixth Consecutive Year and Debuts on Hunt Scanlon’s First-Ever Top 40 EMEA List
We are delighted to share that Talentor International has once again been named among the Top 40 Global Recruiters by Hunt Scanlon Media for the sixth consecutive time. And this year brings something new: Talentor has also been included, for the very first time, in Hunt Scanlon’s inaugural Top 40…
How Will the FIFA World Cup 2026 Redefine Global Scale, Business, and Cultural Impact?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is already proving to be one of the most significant sporting events in history. For the first time, the tournament is being hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the impact goes far beyond the pitch.
Proactive search and relationship building: How to reach the best senior candidates
Recruiting managers and specialists is different from other types of recruitment. The most attractive candidates are rarely active in the job market. They deliver good results where they are, have stable roles and therefore are not very visible through traditional recruitment processes.
Finding does not always mean being found: Social Recruiting in the Executive Search Process
A significant portion of our lives and careers takes place on digital platforms – including recruiting. The search for personnel, and especially executive search – the search for managers – is expanding to include social networks and online portals. This presents unprecedented opportunities and new…
The Most Important Qualities of a Good Leader – and Why They’ve Never Been More Crucial
Leadership has never been more decisive for a company’s success. The world is constantly changing, and organizations face growing demands for innovation, sustainability, and adaptation to new ways of working. Today, a leader must not only deliver results but also understand and inspire a diverse…
Are you a biased executive?
In this article, our partner Auguste (Gusti) Coetzer from People Power Placements (Talentor South Africa) challenges leaders to confront their unconscious biases—such as affinity bias (favoring people similar to oneself) and evidence bias (only accepting data that aligns with preconceived…
Get People & Sales Right – The Base of a Thriving and Sustainable Recruiting Business
This interview is part of the Leaders4Tomorrow global talent development program, where we connect rising talent with industry leaders shaping the future.
Leading in an unpredictable world
Today, there is one certainty: the world of today is unpredictable. In these circumstances, a high level of emotional intelligence is one of the most needed skills/competencies for an effective leader. This enables you to cope with and optimise the reality of the unpredictable. Emotional…
What will make a successful manager in 2025? Key trends and skills in senior management
Today's business and work environment is highly competitive, dynamic and constantly evolving. Given this reality, expectations of leaders and managers have changed significantly. Today, it is not enough to have experience and technical knowledge; a set of skills and competencies is required to face…
Preparing a future-proof workforce for 2025 and beyond
The Meaning of Future-Proof Organisation is a workforce that is prepared for future changes; new technologies, industry trends, climate disasters, flexible work environments and other challenges lurking in the new year.
"Who are the top Executive Search firms" is a regular search term on Google but WHY?
In this article, we explore what executive search entails, who the big names in the industry are, and discuss the benefits of opting for smaller or "boutique" executive search firms over the big global brands such as Korn Ferry or Heidrick & Struggles.
How to be an Effective Recruiting Leader according to Talentor
At Talentor International we know that leadership is a key element and that it plays an important role within organizations. It’s an ever-evolving topic and it has many faces. It can be difficult to find that one special person that holds all the qualities of an effective leader but it’s even more…