We hosted an enlightening and data-driven session on The Voice of the Manager – What managers really want! featuring keynote speakers Wayne Clarke and Erin Bouwen.
This exclusive event for senior HR and Finance professionals was held in Amsterdam on Thursday the 23rd of May at 16:00 CET.
Wayne and Erin, from the Global Growth Institute, shared valuable insights into managerial needs, often differing from CEO perceptions. This is based on their organisation’s exclusive research/work with over 50,000 managers and more than 1000 CEOs in 30+ countries.
The session included a networking opportunity with food and drinks at the chosen location and a signed copy of their best-selling book How To Become A World Class Manager, published globally by Kogan Page.
If you are interested in attending similar events, please contact Katie Insley in our recruitment team in the Netherlands to recieve further details: [email protected]
On the 15th of May in Zurich, we welcomed Antonio Calco' Labruzzo, Global Head of Human Resources, GREFP and TBS at Takeda, to lead a roundtable discussion on leverging AI for internal growth. This event marked the third instalement of our Talent Acquisiton Roundtable series and an expansion upon our prior segment, AI within the TA function.
Antonio shared key insights into how technology is revolutionising talent management strategies within the multinational pharmaceutical company, Takeda.
The focus: "Creating an engine that delivers best-in-class experience of the 'People' function, whilst sustaining ambition."
The discussion was centered around three core areas that shape how people experience the organisation, aligned to their personal development trajectory:
Establishment (Talent Acquisition): Focused on attracting emerging talent and creating a robust pipeline for future internal development.
Strengthening (Talent Onboarding): Equipping managers to optimise performance and individual growth from day one, while fostering connections between employees and the organisation’s products, customers, and services.
Acceleration (Talent Development): Creating an empowering environment that enables all workforce functions to thrive, underpinned by a culture of trust and engagement.
The group explored an Early Talent Process case study, that utalised AI to identify and develop new talent through rational experience. During the exploration a list of Talent Aqcuisition Tools, powered by AI was shared. If you'd like to recieve this infomation, please contact HR Recruitment Manager, Keely Straw.
Following the in-depth topic exploration, group discussion, and a unique networking opportunity the event concluded.
Recognising the sensitive nature of HR discussions, we prioritise creating a secure and confidential space for attendees to share their personal experiences. To maintain this atmosphere, we limit the number of participants at all our TA roundtable events.
If you'd like to be notified about future events in this exclusive series, please reach out to our HR recruitment team in Switzerland - Keely Straw, Drew Larcombe, or Kate Oliver.
We’re proud to announce that on April 18th our M.D. Richard Bailey will be speaking at the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Accounting & Finance Conference in Amsterdam.
Held annually, this exclusive Conference offers a opportunity to gain vital market insights and connect with industry peers from a diverse range of companies and role functions.
Industry leaders will explore the future of the finance department, focussing on subjects including data-driven decision-making, ESG and corporate governance amongst others. View the full agenda here.
The Conference will commence at 9:00 with closing remarks scheduled for 16:45. The venue, Hotel Jakarta, is accessible via public transport and just 25-minutes’ walk from Centraal Station.
Richard will join the panel focussed on Talent Retention at 10:45, covering questions from the perspective of an experienced financial recruitment specialist, drawing on insights from an extensive network of clients, candidates and peers. If there’s a question you’d like him to address, you can reach Richard here.
Members of our specialist Netherlands Finance & Accounting team will also be in attendance to discuss your career goals and recruitment needs:
This event is open exclusively to IMA members, who can register here. If you’re not yet a member, take full advantage of complimentary access offered when signing via the IMA24 Accounting & Finance Conference event page.
If you can’t attend but want to discuss your recruitment needs or talent retention, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
EMEA Recruitment is proud to have been the exclusive European recruitment partner of the Institute of Management Accountants since 2020. The IMA’s global network has over 125,000 members spanning 150 countries, with both professional and student chapters.
On the 6th of February 2024, we hosted a virtual Q&A with senior HR leader, Hein Knaapen.
This engaging conversation explored how human resources could truly make an impact on company performance.
Hein Knaapen, the Managing Partner - Europe at CEO.works, has a proven track record of partnering with leaders to generate value. He previously served as the CHRO at ING Bank, where he was responsible for the company-wide HRM and People strategy for over 53,000 employees across 45 countries worldwide.
His extensive experience and knowledge cultivated a deep dive into the critical role HR plays in enhancing company performance. Within HR, multiple functions contribute to the long-term growth of an organisation.
The audience was invited to submit questions beforehand to obtain tailored advice suited to their business case. A rare opportunity for many professionals seeking personalised advice from leaders and mentors in the profession.
Topics of discussion included value creation, impactful succession planning and the growing importance of people analytics. Advice was also given to those moving into their first CHRO role – this was of great interest amongst attendees.
“When moving into your first CHRO role the key is to remain focused … ask yourself ‘how is this initiative, this solution, this priority going to make us a better company’.”
This session was recorded. To receive the link to the recording, contact Katie.
If you are a HR professional wanting to be notified of similar events, contact Katie Insley, Associate Director in our HR team directly, here.
Hein has previously appeared on the EMEA Recruitment podcast, hosted by our Founder, Paul Toms. In his first episode, Hein addresses his approach to cultural change and talent attraction. His second episode shares an extensive summary of his career and experiences. Find both links here:
EMEA Recruitment hosted an exclusive webinar gathering senior Procurement leaders and professionals keen to develop their careers.
This online event was hosted in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), a global professional body whom we connect with regularly in Switzerland.
During the session, we shared our Career Pyramid and the CIPS Career Ladder, unique consultation tools used to visualise and achieve career progression. We offer our career consultation tool to candidates, and you can explore our candidate services here.
Event attendees were placed into groups, led by our hand-picked keynote speakers with extensive industry experience in various sectors. The groups swapped insights and discussed solutions to enable career development.
Our chosen speakers from the Procurement discipline were: Michael Bitar (ex Julius Baer), Marcos Serrano Timonet (Philip Morris), Giuliana Orsini (TE Connectivity), Amat Patak (Estee Lauder), and Supply Chain professional Federica Bertola (Axalta).
Nicolas Passaquin, Chief Procurement Officer at Telia, also led a group discussion and has previously completed an Executive Interview with EMEA Recruitment’s Founder, Paul Toms. To learn about Nicolas’ career, click here.
After the 20-minute group discussion, the groups were brought together to share a significant key action with the wider audience.
Key actions to implement to advance your career:
Participants left the session inspired to act and seize the opportunity to take control of their career progression. The webinar was well attended and a great chance to connect with like-minded individuals within Procurement & Supply Chain.
To be notified of similar events contact Neil Cope, directly here.
Additionally, our Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment team regularly attends in-person events in Switzerland, so if you prefer face-to-face events contact us here.
On Wednesday 13th December 2023, we hosted our next event in partnership with Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) in Zurich.
For this session, we welcomed back Jonathan Cave, the Founder and CEO of MyPhy, to deliver a workshop on Creating a Stronger Personal Brand.
As we approached the end of the year, we worked with IMA to design an event that prepared our Finance & Accountancy network for 2024 and offered an opportunity to network before the festive period.
Jonathan provided some food for thought for the audience as they made their personal improvement plans for the New Year. He explored how to:
Jonathan first joined our events back in December 2022, when we hosted a session on How to Find your High-Performing Self and Leverage this in your Career in Geneva.
We followed this up with an event focused on How to Boost your Energy Levels & Apply this to your Daily Life in Zurich in March this year.
We completed this series with How to Create your Personal Inspiring Vision and Roadmap to Success in Zurich in June.
Jonathan was originally a highly-trained lawyer/partner in a multi-family office in Geneva, where – for almost 15 years – he helped high and ultra-high-net-worth families grow their businesses and protect their fortunes.
At the age of 40, he reoriented his career and trained in coaching, public speaking, and leadership.
EMEA Recruitment has been IMA’s career development partner since 2020. We continue to provide networking opportunities and thought leadership through our partnership.
If you’re interested in attending similar events in the future, please reach out to Meriel Graham, Director in our Finance & Accountancy recruitment division in Switzerland: [email protected]
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