Searchlight Newsletter – Q4 2011 | Pearson Partners International

Searchlight Newsletter – Q4 2011

Q4 2011

A Message from Keith Pearson, Vice Chairman and President

We had a great discussion at our December breakfast event, where our panel of CFOs and financial experts addressed the huge impact that global uncertainty has had on American business. Worldwide turmoil has created a new standard of living for many people, from consumers to the leaders of the businesses that supply them with goods and services. Read the event summary below to get the highlights of the discussion, including how continued strong demand for Pearson Partners’ services is good news for employers and executive job seekers alike. Read the highlights of the discussion in this issue of Searchlight.

In This Issue

Navigating Global Turmoil: A CFO Perspective

From the European currency crisis to politics here at home, global headlines are feeding doubt in the minds of consumers and business leaders. How are corporate finance professionals acting on this confusing storm of constantly changing information? We assembled a few to find out.
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Tips from the Career Coach:
To Consult or Not to Consult?

For out-of-work executives, a consulting career can become a profitable path to fulfillment and flexibility. Launching a successful consulting business requires a skillful combination of planning, marketing and networking. In short: You are your own start-up.
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Case Study: LSG Sky Chefs

How do you find the right person for a critical procurement leadership role at a company that’s so unique, it’s tough to locate anyone with the perfect mix of skills and relevant experience? LSG Sky Chefs did it by calling in the experts: Pearson Partners International.
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Recent DFW HR Roundtable:
Ties To Tattoos: Turning Generational Differences Into a Competitive Advantage

Trying to manage and motivate employees across the four generations can be a challenge, since each generation is so different in terms of their working styles and motivators. But skillful managers can learn how to orchestrate these differences to create harmony—a work environment that attracts top talent, minimizes turnover, and maximizes company morale. On December 13, 2011, Pearson Partners International hosted the bimonthly DFW HR Roundtable to discuss the differences between each generation, identify what makes each generation tick, and learn practical tips for bridging the communication gap and enhancing communication. Our featured speaker was Sherri Elliott-Yeary, who is known as the “Generational Guru.”
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Happy Holidays & Thank You

Pearson Partners is grateful to our loyal clients, candidates and friends for helping us to achieve a record year in the face of global economic challenges. We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season, and a healthy and prosperous new year. We look forward to working with you in 2012.

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Other News

Eduardo Comella, vice president in our Miami office, was the guest speaker at the International Money Transfer Conference in Miami on Oct. 19, 2011. Mr. Comella discussed the challenges and opportunities of attracting talent from the marketplace.

Renee Arrington, vice president in our Dallas office, participated in a panel on Dec. 14, 2011, for the Dallas/Fort Worth Technology Executives Networking Group. Renee is scheduled to speak to the Dallas/Fort Worth Society for Information Management chapter in Feb. 2012 and at the SIM National Convention, “CIO Means Business,” in Oct. 2012.

Pearson Partners International is pleased to welcome Ryan Metcalf, Research Associate, and Ashleigh Clark, Receptionist, to our team.

Pearson Partners is proud to announce that we have been accepted into the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), the prestigious and selective worldwide association for retained executive search consulting firms.