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CASE STUDY: Critical Hiring and Interim Solutions Supports Manufacturer’s Strategic Growth
A leading manufacturer of sustainable thermal packaging solutions with aggressive growth plans initially engaged Fahrenheit Advisors to lead an executive search engagement to find a VP of Finance to bolster their finance expertise. As the PE-owned manufacturer scaled, Fahrenheit became their go-to partner not only for finding key hires, but also for providing interim leadership and fractional support across their…Read More -
The Importance of Establishing Core Values Before Evaluating Employee Performance
In the midst of changes or even business-as-usual, leaders and employees need to know that they have a solid foundation upon which their organization is operating. A company’s core values can serve as that foundation.
What are Core Values?
Whether we acknowledge it or not, each of us has our own personal core values. They help us make decisions and…Read More -
Top 10 Signs of Private Equity Readiness
As private equity investors look for new businesses to acquire, their first selection screen will be against their firm’s unique investment criteria, including size (revenue and/or earnings), geography, and industry. For example, most PE firms avoid companies in volatile or cyclical industry sectors, such as technology, consumer/retail, and construction. Beyond this first round of screening, however, PE firms are almost…Read More -
An HR Professional’s Guide to Advance Any Organization
At a recent SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Strategic Leadership Conference in Richmond, Virginia, we asked dozens of human capital professionals what big HR goals and initiatives they would like to achieve next year. Their responses fell into these categories:
Leadership development
Succession planning
Mobile app/SSO integration for HRIS
Competencies
Retail training program
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data storage…Read More -
CASE STUDY: Leveraging HR, Operations, Executive Search, and Business Strategy Experience to Solve the Cultural & Operational Challenges of a Merger
Commonwealth Autism, a non-profit serving individuals on the autism spectrum, acquired a small, well-known, reputable natural foods grocery store. The acquisition was driven by a desire for additional sustainable cash flow to support their mission, allowing for extended budget forecasting and financial stability. The grocery store also provided new career opportunities for program participants, helping prepare them to obtain a…Read More