Tom Taft

AI Insights from the Frontline: Lessons from Interim Executives! In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses across industries. Through Watermark Search International’s 2024 Interim Executive Survey, we gathered information on AI from Interim Executives, who are in a unique position to observe numerous different AI strategies in many different companies due to the nature of their work. Our #blog aims to highlight the lessons learned from these seasoned professionals, providing a comprehensive look at how different organisations are navigating AI. Please read it here - https://lnkd.in/g3gv7qBv If you want to know more about AI or talk about how an Interim Executive can help your organisation with the adoption of AI, please reach out to us: Sydney: Caroline McAuliffe Alex Brown Pip Westhoff Melbourne: Jacinta Whelan Donna B. Francesca Conquest #ai #artificialintelligence #interim #interimexecutive #survey #transformation #technology

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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 Matthew Toone, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 Learn more about how Matt can drive growth and build operations that scale for your organization at https://matthewtoone.com/ #OperationsLeadership #RevenueGrowth #StrategicAlignment #Hiring #ECPcareers #ExecutiveRecruiters

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Exciting news! Our 2024 Bay Area Mid-Year Technology Industry Report & Compensation Guide is out! 🎉 Dive into the latest insights on the tech industry and discover how you can fine-tune your strategies for the rest of the year. I'd love to hear your thoughts and discuss how we can make the most of the rest of 2024 together. Check out the report and let's connect!

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What makes a Chief Customer Officer essential for a company's success? 🤔 Discover how CCOs drive customer-centric cultures and boost long-term loyalty. https://lnkd.in/eUa3XYZa #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

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Experis U.S. Tech Talent Report is out and it reveals what measures employers are taking to boost employee retention. Among the top 3 are upgrading tech tools and offering more opportunities for promotion. See the #1 strategy IT employers are using to retain talent. Download the U.S. #TechTalentReport https://bit.ly/3NH3GoM #Experis #NetEmploymentOutlook #ITOutlook #TechHiring

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To prepare for your job search, create a list of people you know and develop a list of companies you want to connect with. Read more tips on our job transition checklist. https://lnkd.in/g2pMQecs

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🎯 Why Data-Driven Recruiting with Upendo Staffing Makes a Difference 🎯 💡 Pinpoint Talent Faster: Using data analytics, we identify trends in candidate availability, skill gaps, and geographic hotspots. A recent example? We helped a Construction firm find an Estimator within two weeks by targeting underutilized markets. 📊 Customized Candidate Matching: Our proprietary algorithms assess resumes and behavioral data, delivering the best match for your role. For example, we placed a project manager with a perfect track record of delivering under budget after analyzing historical project outcomes. 🚀 Reduce Hiring Costs: We track metrics like time-to-fill and cost-per-hire to streamline your process. One client saved 30% in recruitment costs when we reallocated resources to high-performing sourcing channels. #UpendoStaffing #DataDrivenHiring #StaffingSolutions #LoveWhatYouDo

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M&A is heating up in the Defense & Government sector which means more shifting org charts, specialized talent needs, and talent migration for the rest of 2024. Precision Talent Solutions is uniquely positioned to support PE firms and PE-owned firms. Lots of pent-up demand...wait to see what happens if interest rates continue to drop. Great report Raymond James! "122 mergers and acquisitions occurred in the defense and government market during the second quarter of 2024, a 63 percent increase from the prior-year period and an 11 percent rise from the previous quarter. Government services sector accounted for 38 percent of the 122 M&A deals, followed by the government and defense technology segment fat 32 percent and aerospace and space/manufacturing sector at 30 percent. Private equity firms represented 58 percent and strategic acquirers accounted for 42 percent of the transactions in Q2 2024." #pts #privateequity #execsearch

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Jamy Sullivan offers tips for optimizing the end of the working year, from preparing for your performance review to planning for a new year with promise and purpose. https://bit.ly/3AZy4bg

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24 Seven CEO Anthony Donnarumma shares key insights on the power of AI, upskilling, and hiring efforts in today’s job market in a recent VKTR.com article. Through our parent company, 24 Seven Talent, McKinley Marketing Partners is eager to support your organization with the talent solutions needed to remain ahead of the #tech and #AI curve. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3WmZuQ9 #AI #skills #upskilling #hiring #talentreport #staffing

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I predict more CIOs will ascend to CEO roles in the future. In fact, it’s already happening. Here are three examples of former CIOs who have transitioned to CEO roles: - Kevin T. Hart, SEGRA - Sharon Kennedy Vickers, Software for Good - Ross Meyercord, Propel Software Historically, CEOs have come up from other business functions like operations or sales. C-suites saw CIOs as backroom technologists, not business strategists. That’s changed dramatically over the last two decades. Thanks to the digital transformation happening across industries, the modern CIO is a savvy business leader by necessity. And the rise of remote and hybrid work models has only underscored their influence on organizations. The 2023 State of the CIO report reveals: - 84% of CIOs are spearheading digital transformation - 85% are acting as change agents - 68% are taking on revenue responsibilities - 77% are working closely with CEOs and boards In short, CIOs are not just running the IT show - they're shaping the future of their companies. While I suspect the CIO-CEO path will likely never be the most common C-suite transition, it shouldn’t surprise any of us to see it happening more frequently, especially in technology companies. Want to read more about CIOs transitioning to CEO roles? Check out the article in the comments.

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Is your tech team ready to meet the immediate operational demands and the challenges of long-term transformation? Top tech talent is essential for driving lasting value and innovation. The right approach to managing tech talent can transform your tech function profoundly. Here are six key considerations for building strong, resilient tech teams: 1️⃣ Fight for flexibility: Embrace flexible work environments to attract and retain top talent. 2️⃣ Promote purpose: Highlight the meaning behind the work, not just the tasks themselves. 3️⃣ Empower career autonomy: Allow team members to chart their own career paths within the organization. 4️⃣ Hire for adaptability: Focus on enduring human skills and provide training for the technical skills needed. 5️⃣ Address skills gaps intentionally: Be strategic in how you identify and bridge these gaps. 6️⃣ Prioritize inclusion: Create an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and able to contribute. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnT65p6r #Hiring #Leadership #Recruitment

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Companies that build, evolve, and champion collaboration and constructive feedback will reap the benefits through improved morale, engagement, and productivity. Want to learn how to help a team collaborate better? Check out Vaco’s Q4 Market Report (and my insights 😉) here: https://lnkd.in/ecCrP-kc #talentacquisition | #hiringtrends | #quarterlymarketreport

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Are you planning on attending #ExecuVision in February? Have you registered? Drop me a note in the comments and let me know what you are most excited about! 💹 2025 is going to be a year of growth and you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to attend. #Leadership #RevenueGrowth #StaffingandRecruiting

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Whether your HR or TA department has formally deployed AI within its tech stack, chances are individual team members are leveraging generative AI in performing job tasks. And, don't see the harm in doing so. Meanwhile many executive teams have yet to finalize a position on AI as it relates to recruitment, hiring and selection. I know, right? This topic isn't wait-and-see friendly. Here's a checklist for your to get started. Get the AI checklist: https://lnkd.in/gXsH8hwX #Talent #TalentAcquisition #HumanResources #HR #Hiring #HRTech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIatAMS #AIReadiness

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