Articles and Papers

Boyden publications are written by Boyden professionals, researchers, and other staff members working in our offices around the world. Each publication provides insight into a particular market or issue that is challenging our clients, candidates, the business world or the search industry today.

2012/2013 Annual UK Interim Management Survey

We have been undertaking our Annual Survey of the market for many years now, gathering and analysing data on the preceding year’s key metrics and trends. This year, we were pleased to receive a record response from both our clients and Interim Managers.

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Marathon Said to Join Oil CEO Search as Bid War Looms

A dearth of talent is making the search for new leaders more difficult. Decades of boom-and-bust cycles have depleted seasoned management, said Jim Hertlein, a managing director for executive search firm Boyden in Houston. The industry nearly stopped hiring after the collapse in oil prices in 1986 and didn't resume until about 2000, he said. 'Many companies just don't have the bench strength they need,' Hertlein said. 'A true CEO candidate is far rarer than a lot of people realize.'

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HR Briefings: Russian Leadership Trends

Boyden Russia reviews the challenges of the fast developing and dynamic market in Russia, elaborating on the changes that have taken place over the years, and the types of leadership profiles that are evolving in modern Russia.

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Boyden Houston Quarterly Update

As predicted, the popular trends of 2012 continue to be hot topics, along with some new additions. These range from conversations in the boardroom to what's shaping the digital world. Included in this newsletter are some articles that contribute to these discussions and dissect the ongoing challenges around talent management.

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Search-Lites: Notes and News of Interest

Special Edition: 2013 Trends Doug Ehrenkranz's quarterly publication designed to highlight trends and information of interest from executive search and in the business sectors in which his practice is built.

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