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Dive deep into the critical issues impacting today's global business, with original research and publications covering a range of issues and challenges for today's C-suite.

Global Guide to Choosing an Executive Search Firm

Learn more about:

  • The Value of Executive Search 

  • How to Identify the Highest Quality Firms from the Rest 

  • The Executive Search Process 

  • Talent Acquisition Models 

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xxCandidate Background Screening in Executive Search

In 2021, the AESC and Mintz Group, the AESC’s exclusive due diligence partner and an industry leader in background screening of executive and board candidates, conducted a survey of AESC members concerning background screening in executive search. The survey covered a wide range of issues, including the mechanics of how background searches are conducted, which red flags are of greatest concern, and what role the then-novel technology of artificial intelligence might play. Significant changes have unfolded since the initial survey. The dynamics of the executive talent market have shifted. Regulations regarding the use of personal information by potential employers continue to evolve. And AI has increasingly become part of the background screening toolkit, as users work to understand the technology’s potential and limitations. The 2024 AESC-Mintz Group survey revisits many of the themes addressed in the 2021 survey, and also probes new issues.

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xxOptimism as a Competitive Advantage

Global Executive Viewpoint: AESC’s 2023 client survey of over 1300 executives uncovers what leaders worldwide are saying about talent, culture, tech, and what it takes to lead in the current business environment. Insights include:

  • Top Key to Attracting and Retaining Talent: Purpose, Vision and Mission

  • Top Tech Priority: Cyber Security

  • Top Emerging Priority: Artificial Intelligence

  • Top DEI Engagement Strategy: Foster a Safe and Inclusive Culture

  • Top Leadership Competency: Emotional Intelligence

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xxDEI Report: Creating Competitive Advantage

We are proud to share with you AESC’s report – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Creating Competitive Advantage Through Fairness, Inclusion and Belonging. This research was developed through our Diversity Councils and includes 52 client interviews from around the world.

In this report we present DEI as a journey that includes eight steps toward sustainable change, moves through a DEI ecosystem and identifies key lessons learned through the client interviews.

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xxGlobal Client Perspective: Views on the Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Profession

Learn Key Insights:

  • Top internal and external business issues.

  • Challenges to attracting and retaining talent.

  • Current drivers for top talent.

  • Top factors for selecting an executive search firm.

  • And much more...

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Cluen 2022 Top Trends in Executive Search Technology2022 Top Trends in Executive Search Technology

Learn Key Insights:

  • Top 3 Automation Techniques & How They’re Evolving.

  • How to Utilize Self-Service Data Collection to Promote D&I Strategies.

  • The Importance of an integrated Business Development tool.

  • Tools to Streamline Internal & External Processes.

  • And much more...

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#Under Pressure: Stress in the C-Suite

Learn Key Insights:

  • How Personality Impacts Stress.

  • The Darkside of Personality in Leadership.

  • 3 Stress Response Categories and 11 Derailers.

  • How to Use the Hogan Development Survey to Combat Stress.

  • And much more...

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#Executive Talent Outlook 2022

Learn Key Insights:

  • Year-over-year growth for executive search and leadership consulting.

  • An economic outlook based on indicators from within the profession.

  • Growth industries and geographic markets.

  • The latest emerging executive roles.

  • And much more...

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The State of Executive Background Checks by MintzThe State of Executive Background Checks

Gain Executive Background Screening Insights:

  • The Impact of Background Screening on Search

  • Screening Process Mechanics

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Background Screening

  • The Road Ahead for Background Screening

  • And much more...

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The Role of Executive Assessments in the Search ProcessThe Role of Executive Assessments in the Search Process

Gain key insights including:

  • 6 Common Assessment Types Available

  • Why You Should Use a Multi-Measure Process

  • The Benefits of Personality Assessments

  • How to Create an Assessment Process That Works

  • The Future of the Assessment Business

  • And much more...

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Adaptive Leaders Culture & StrategyAdaptive Leaders, Culture & Strategy

Gain key C-level insights including:

  • The Top 10 Leadership Competencies for a Post-Pandemic Business Environment

  • How Executives Rate Their Organization’s Readiness to Lead Change

  • Top 5 Reasons Executives Believe Organizations Still Struggle with Gender Equality

  • Top 10 Aspects of Organizational Culture Executives Most Want to Improve

  • And much more...

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ExecutiveTalent2021Executive Talent Outlook 2021

Learn more about:

  • Top Issues Facing Boards and CEOs

  • Sector and Service Growth

  • Geographic Market Growth

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Purpose.People.Progress.Purpose. People. Progress.

Learn more about:

  • How Leadership Leads to an Effective or Toxic Culture 

  • The Top Qualities of Successful Organizations

  • New Ways of Thinking about your Leadership Teams

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Interim Executives: Agents of ChangeInterim Executives: Agents of Change

Learn more about:

  • The History and Business of Interim Leadership

  • Attributes of Interim Executives

  • The Value of Interim Leadership

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Executive Talent 2025Executive Talent 2025

Learn more about:

  • Top Leadership Issues for C-Suites and Boards  

  • Growth Advisory Services for 2025  

  • Talent Strategies for 2025

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Executive Talent Outlook Report 2019Executive Talent Outlook 2019

Learn more about:

  • Top Business Issues for 2019  

  • Growth Sectors and Functions for 2019   

  • Growth Advisory Services for 2019

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Leading Transformation

Learn more about:

  • How to Thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution  

  • Transforming C-Suite Roles for Business 4.0 Innovation  

  • What's Necessary to Inspire and Build a Culture of Innovation

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Executive Talent in the Middle East

Learn more about:

  • The Key Drivers Shaping the Middle East's Future 

  • Requirements for Business Innovation in the Region 

  • The Middle East's Changing Executive Talent Landscape 

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Executive Talent Outlook 2018

Learn more about:

  • Outlook by Sector 

  • Outlook by Function 

  • Outlook by Geographic Market 

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AESC Best Practices for Data Protection

Learn more about:

  • How AESC's Guidelines Protect Candidates 

  • How AESC's Guidelines Protect Participants 

  • How AESC's Guidelines Protect Sources 

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The New Wave: Next Generation Executive Talent

Learn more about:

  • Key Trends Influencing the Global Business Climate 

  • Winning Attributes of Next Generation Leaders 

  • How to Develop the Next Generation to Lead in Uncertainty

  • How to Build a Next Generation Strategy

  • How to Attract and Retain Next Generation Leaders

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Executive Talent in Mexico

Learn more about: 

  • The Business Environment in Mexico Today 

  • How Trusted Advisors can Provide a Competitive Advantage for Companies Operating in Mexico

  • Useful Advice for Executives Seeking Opportunities in Mexico

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Executive Talent Outlook 2017 

Learn more about: 

  • Outlook by Sector 

  • Outlook by Function 

  • Outlook by Geographic Market

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Diversity as a Business Imperative 

Learn more about: 

  • Building a Diverse Pipeline 

  • Why Diversity Now 

  • Attracting Diverse Talent: Executive Leadership and Boards

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Board Search and Advisory Services Guiding Principles

Learn more about: 

  • Diversity and Boards

  • Board Composition Strategy

  • Board Search

  • Board Advisory Services

  • Building Board Executive Search and Advisory Capability

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