Author: J. James O’Malley

Reformulating Recruitment
New Needs Demand New Approaches To Executive Search

“Reformulate” means to develop further, or again, based on “an improved theory or hypothesis”. The operative word is “improve”.   That’s exactly why we’ve launched FlexSEARCH, our reformulated executive search solution. The market is demanding more flexibility, increased transparency and greater value so, in direct response, we now offer search services from an à la […]

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TalentRISE is Pleased to Announce a New Placement

We are excited to announce that Ms. Laura Witter-Johnson has joined our client, Prism Healthcare Partners LTD, as Chief Financial Officer based at their HQ office in Chicago, effective March 2018.   She will report to Mr. Mukesh Gangwal, Prism’s Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, Witter-Johnson was Group Controller for the Wealth & Retirement Administration (W&RA) group of […]

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TalentRISE Releases Search Tool with Flexible Fee Options

TalentRISE was recently featured in a Hunt Scanlon Media article on launching their new service FlexSEARCH. Read the full article below.   TalentRISE Releases Search Tool with Flexible Fee Options March 12, 2018 – As the executive search sector continues its shift beyond pure-play talent identification, recruiting firms have taken a more innovative approach to working with […]

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Second Chances – Rehiring Past Employees

TalentRISE partner J. James O’Malley was recently published by Ezayo in an article on rehiring past employees.  See the full text below. Simply put, the universal and overarching strategic objectives for any talent acquisition leader can be summarized as: hire the best talent, at the least cost, in the fastest manner possible. These days though, that’s […]

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The Idea of Cultural Fit Might Be More Myth Than Reality

TalentRISE partner Jim O’Malley was recently quoted extensively in a Hunt Scanlon Media article on the idea of cultural fit and how it pertains to the recruiting process. Read the full article below. In an imperfect world, hiring for fit is not always relevant or beneficial. Among other shortcomings, it is impossible to assess or screen for, says an […]

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The Myth and Reality of Cultural Fit

Ezayo recently published partner Jim O’Malley’s article, “The Myth and Reality of Cultural Fit”. Read the full article below. Hiring for fit is more of a myth than a reality, argues this HR and executive recruiting expert. In fact, it may even be disadvantageous to your organization. Here’s the latest thinking. Within HR and recruitment, […]

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Keep This on Your Recruitment Radar in 2018: What’s Trending Today in Compensation

Andersen Alumni recently published partner Jim O’Malley’s article, “Keep This on Your Recruitment Radar in 2018: What’s Trending Today in Compensation”. Read the full article below. As someone who specializes in executive search, I’m often asked to prognosticate about trends that will influence hiring. While there are many factors that will impact your ability to […]

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TalentRISE is Pleased to Announce a New Placement

We are excited to announce that Mr. Gaurav Karker has agreed to join our client Kinaxis Inc. as a Principal based in their Chicago office, effective December 18, 2017. He will report to Mr. Scott Johnson, Vice President of Delivery Solutions for Kinaxis. Most recently, Gaurav was with PricewaterhouseCoopers as a senior supply chain consultant and prior […]

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Heads Up on Recruitment in the New Year

Jim O’Malley recently contributed to a Hunt Scanlon article on recruitment in the new year.   Read the full article below. Heads Up on Recruitment in the New Year Compensation, employment branding and technology – these are the 3 critical factors that will likely shape your success in 2018. Here’s some great advice from a top expert in the […]

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TalentRISE Promotes Beth Gordon to Director of Executive Search

Chicago, IL, December 6 — Executive Search, recruitment outsourcing and consulting services firm TalentRISE has promoted search associate Beth Gordon to Director, Executive Search. “Time and again across multiple industries, even with our toughest searches, Beth always finds a way to identify the top talent to fill critical organizational roles for our clients,” said J. […]

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