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The world has not lost its taste for M&As despite evidence that the gross majority are “abysmal failures.” LHH looks at the seven biggest mistakes organizations make during M&As and offers some practical suggestions on how to overcome them.

Feeling overwhelmed at work, I realized I wasn't trapped in a high-stress job; I was caught in a high-stress mentality—a common struggle for many women in leadership. This realization led me to a journey of embracing authentic leadership and finding a better work-life balance.

In the ongoing conversation about gender equality and women in leadership, we often lose sight of a crucial truth: women don't need to emulate men to achieve remarkable success. This article aims to reframe the conversation by highlighting the unique strengths and perspectives women bring to leadership roles and how embracing these qualities can pave a new path to success. Let's explore how overcoming bias and challenging traditional leadership norms can empower women to lead authentically and effectively.

Learn why offering career development will help you build a workforce that has the skills you need, and is loyal, engaged and productive.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to embrace constant change is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for survival. Intelsat, a global leader in satellite communications, exemplifies this principle. Angela Galyean, VP of HR, provides a glimpse into the strategies and leadership that have enabled Intelsat to not just adapt to industry disruption, but to thrive amidst it. This case study delves into the heart of Intelsat's transformation, highlighting the crucial role of HR in fostering a culture of agility and resilience, and showcasing how effective communication and cross-functional collaboration can empower an organization to accomplish its mission, even in the face of relentless change.

In the quest to drive organizational success, strategic talent management is key. It's about more than just filling vacancies; it involves identifying, developing, and promoting the right talent to meet your company's strategic imperatives. To achieve this, firms need to move beyond gut instinct and adopt an evidence-based approach to hiring and promoting. Here are four key considerations to guide your talent strategy and ensure you have the right leaders in place to achieve your business goals.

Fellowes Brands is a venerable company that has thrived and grown thanks to its natural aptitude for workforce transformation. Now, Lisa Bretones, VP of Global Human Resources, is bringing the same approach to its HR policies and practices.

To address the challenges of the skills gap, we've outlined three models that help companies rethink their approach to reskilling and upskilling, including how to treat this as a human capital investment in their accounting process.

While many organizations are chasing new technologies and applications, they may be losing focus on the core elements of a successful workforce, like employee engagement.

LHH is that all of our attorney recruiters are licensed attorneys themselves. Not only does this give us the ability to relate to the candidates we’re helping, but it also gives us the legal and market knowledge necessary to achieve quick success in this role.

Our own research has revealed that all teams–not only those with a global orientation–are struggling.

The alignment between organizational talent needs and an individual’s career goals can be a potent force that not only prepares your organization to meet the challenge of business transformation, but also boosts engagement, retention and productivity.