Executive Grapevine Articles

Over the past few years I have contributed a column to Executive Grapevine, a leading recruitment magazine. Click on the links below to read back issues.

Is online part of your recruitment strategy for executives? Or are you only using online for more junior roles? Click here

Why do HR and recruitment professionals increasingly view online recruitment as an indispensable activity? Click here

Can you trust what job boards tell you about traffic and users? Click here

Is your recruitment horizon global rather than local? Click here

Online recruitment advertising increased 50% between 2003 and 2004. The UK market is now worth over £100m - no wonder it has the attention of the large community-based internet players. Click here

Consolidation within the online market is accelerating with both vertical and horizontal transactions. Click here

The online ad - a new media phenomenon. Click here

Recruiting Non-Executive Directors on the web - replacing the 'old boy' network. Click here

More executives are opting for a portfolio career - and using the internet to create a new life of work. Click here

Where has all the talent gone? Are we back in a seller's market? Click here

Talent management top of the agenda for FTSE Non-Executives.

Is the internet working for you...or against you? Click here

The candidate experience - does your online application process attract or repel experienced candidates? Click here

Top MBA candidates are in serious demand - do you get the best out of your MBA recruitment efforts? Click here

What's Hot and What's Not? Click here

The demand for Non-Executive Directors has never been higher - are you making the most of this growing market? Click here

London is the world's largest financial centre. When will Dubai be #2? What are you doing about it? Click here

Ten Tips for Online Executive Resourcing

20 October 2008





Search Consult Global Conference, Frankfurt, Germany



Joining over 250 search professionals from around the world, my presentation provides the top 10 secrets for online recruiting success.

The UK Non-Executive Director 2008 Networking Seminars


We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2008 networking events.

There are two different types of events this year.

Our main networking events follow the popular format of three expert speakers, a panel session and informal drinks and networking. There are specific themes for each of these events:

London events (16.00 – 19.30)

Tuesday 29 April NEDs in a Family Business
Tuesday 13 May Being a Charity Trustee
Wednesday 21 May NEDs in the Public Sector
Wednesday 11 June Diversity on Boards with a particular focus on women on boards
Tuesday 23 September Getting Value from NEDs

Leeds event

Wednesday 8 October General seminar for current and aspiring NEDs

In addition we have introduced two half-day workshops specifically designed for those interested in their first Non-Executive role. These intensive and interactive events will help you to discover more about the role and how to go about finding your first position. These events also finish with informal drinks and networking. Both will be held in London.

Wednesday 7 May 13.45 – 18.30
Wednesday 15 October

Places at all of these events are limited so register today. Members of the Non-Executive Director benefit from special rates.

To find out more about these events visit www.non-execs.com.

Exec-Appointments acquired by the Financial Times

The Financial Times has acquired senior management job-board exec-appointments.com as an ideal vehicle for developing its non-print recruitment business.

There are clear synergies between the two businesses. The FT's global presence, brand profile and financial recruitment capability is complemented by exec-appointments.com's strength in senior non-financial jobs. In addition, the acquisition also provides the FT with an established technology platform for further developments.

FT CEO John Riddings commented: “Online recruitment is a key growth area and while the Financial Times is highly successful in print-based recruitment, this acquisition will allow us to crack the burgeoning web-based sector. We can extend the business into Asia and the US and seriously upgrade our recruitment and training offering to both customers and advertisers.
“We've been aware that we needed to upgrade our general online recruitment offering,” he continued. “With no clear leader in the sector, we believe that exec-appointments will rapidly step into the breach.”

exec-appointments' CEO Betty Thayer believes the move will increase the site's appeal to larger corporate clients, as well as providing the opportunity to develop new products for both FT audiences and existing customers.

MBA-Direct and MBA Jobs

Each quarter I write an article for the Association of MBAs' newsletter, Ambition. If you have an MBA, whether a new graduate or an experienced alumni, why not take a look at http://www.mbaworld.com/ and read about enhancing your MBA career.

If you are interested in seeing the best jobs for MBAs why not visit http://www.mba-direct.com/?

Interested in becoming a Non-Executive Director?

Are you thinking about a portfolio career? If so you should consider joining The Non-Executive Director at http://www.non-execs.com/. We have a special offer in October for all registered members. Visit the site to join today.

Piccola Accademia comes to London

Dear Friends,

Following the success of our Montisi Festival this summer and our very well-attended harpsichord and ensemble master classes, we are preparing to bring a slice of Montisi to London on Tuesday, November 20th at 7.30pm at St George’s Hanover Square. As a part of the London Bach Society ‘Bachfest’, our programme will include four harpsichords and four harpsichordists (the cream of our students from the summer master classes, hailing from Poland, Finland, Russia and Israel—including two Bruges prize winners and a Bach Leipzig prize winner). The programme will be led and narrated by acclaimed harpsichordist/conductor Laurence Cummings, who, along with historic strings and noted music journalist Warwick Thompson, will take us on an entertaining journey around Europe with the harpsichord, highlighting differences in national style and influences, with a special emphasis on JS BACH. The programme will include:

First movement Concerto in C major for two harpsichords

Prelude non mesure in A minor

The Hunt
Toccata Quarta from il primo libro

Allemande pour deux clavecins from 9ieme ordre
Sonata in E minor
Air and variations
INTERVAL
Brandenburg V

The programme is intended to entertain, educate a bit, and—most importantly—showcase our Piccola Accademia students.

Tickets for the general public for the concert will be available by phone from the London Bach Society at £18 and £12 (£5 for students) on (01883) 717372 or visit www.bachlive.co.uk. However, we hope you’ll consider a special Premium Pass that also includes a Champagne Reception And Patrons’ Dinner at the Savile Club on Brook St (a 3 minute walk from Hanover Square) starting immediately after the concert at 9.00pm. Passes are £120 each (including the concert), with proceeds and any other donations made on the evening to go towards support of our 2008 master class season. We hope that 60 people will join us for this event, which will afford an opportunity to discuss with students their experiences in Montisi, meet the makers of the four instruments and also meet some of our team members. The Premium Pass can be purchased by a cheque to the British Friends of the Piccola Accademia di Montisi (UK Reg. Charity 1118026). More information can be found on our website at http://www.piccolaaccademia.org/.

I would appreciate your forwarding this to friends who are interested in early music. We are building a wide support group and this is an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded people in a wonderful setting.

Betty Thayer
Trustee, UK Friends of the Piccola Accademia di Montisi