An AESC and Mintz Group inaugural examination of candidate background checks in executive search To help provide additional insight into how executive background screening is conducted, the impact it has on the search process, and how consultants evaluate background screening providers, the AESC and the Mintz Group worked together on an inaugural joint report, which surveyed AESC members in October and November 2021. This report, which will become an annual collaboration between Mintz Group and AESC, examines the state of background screening in executive searches, including what complaints and investigations raise red flags among AESC member search firms; approaches to background screening and who conducts them, challenges and consequences of the scope of background checks on an executive search; and the impact of technology such as AI on investigations. Download the Full Report   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

How Psychometric Assessments Reduce Bias and Increase Hiring Success “Psychometric assessments alongside structured interviews, references, and even simulations…provide a more holistic view of the candidate and allows for candidate comparison.” How do you strengthen the assessment of executive candidates and reduce the risk of a bad hire? As the acquisition of executive-level talent continues to evolve to meet shifting business demands, so do the ways in which executive search firms vet candidates to ensure a successful hire. To identify the right executive talent, search firms are increasingly turning to in-depth assessments beyond typical (and critical) structured interviews. AESC conducted extensive interviews with psychometric assessment firms and other industry experts, plus familiarized ourselves with academic research conducted on the types of assessments used, the value of developing a multi-factor assessment approach and the understanding of how psychometric assessments add context. Download our latest report to find out which assessments are most appropriate for candidate selection, learn about the varying types and the impact of using candidate assessments. Download the Report Gain Key Insights: 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 [...]

How Organizations Can Get It Right for a New Age of Business To support leaders in their talent and organizational strategy in the year ahead, AESC and its members surveyed nearly 1,000 C-level executives around the world to understand how leaders are collectively thinking about critical business issues. From upskilling executive competencies for a post-pandemic environment to a strong focus on DEI, to stakeholder capitalism’s impact on leadership and digital transformation in the wake of COVID, what is certain is what worked for businesses before the pandemic will no longer work going forward. Download the Full Report 3 Key Highlights from the Report: Adaptability has risen to the top as a critical leadership strength, combined with agility. Half of the organizations around the globe are not ready to lead change in key business areas such as sustainability and DEI. Two-thirds of organizations are prioritizing sustainability but less than half measure or report sustainability metrics. 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 [...]