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In the face of a deepening talent crisis, organisations must shift from traditional hiring metrics to a capabilities-focused approach. Emphasizing potential and adaptability over prescriptive experience is crucial for effective talent management. Investing in development, fostering flexibility, and encouraging innovation are key strategies to attract and retain top talent.

Recent statistics in Belgium reveal that 1 in 8 employees are considering leaving their current employers, signalling a need for organisations to reassess employee engagement. Embracing a value system that sees employees as value creators can lead to increased innovation, commitment, and organisational success.

At VALPEO, we understand that finding the right Chief Sustainability Officer is not just about matching skills and experience with job descriptions. It’s about aligning personal capabilities with the organisation's strategic sustainability vision. Here’s how we help organisations navigate this complex process.

In the digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the strategic landscape of businesses across industries. As AI technologies become increasingly integral to organisational operations, the role of the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) has never been more critical.

Since the turn of the century, corporate governance has undergone significant transformations. After the Enron scandal, among others, new requirements were imposed in terms of reporting and internal control with increased responsibility for directors.

VALPEO is delighted to introduce Laura Perret, who brings with her an impressive record of accomplishments in technical expertise, strategic coaching experience, and a passionate commitment to sustainable leadership....

Citi's recent announcement of a major restructuring, with the reduction of management layers from 13 to 8, has caught the attention of many. The magnitude of this change, especially...

The Complexity Orientation of private equity portfolio company (portco) managers and their capability to make decisions in the context of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA), is critically important...

In today';s rapidly evolving business landscape, leadership reaches beyond the traditional pursuit of profitability. It's about navigating through tumultuous waters toward a sustainable future. The pressing question on everyone's...

In our rapidly evolving world, thinking outside the box and adopting a broad perspective has become imperative. Vertical development focuses on cultivating such thinking abilities, enabling individuals and organizations...

De Tijd • Tijd Connect • Future of Work • 08 juni 2023 11:30 • What role do development paths, training and lifelong learning play within the talent policy...

When doctoral students complete their (usually) four-year research, they must start looking for their next job. There are numerous options: Do they pursue a career in academia, or do...

Many organizations do a succession planning review around this time of year. "Without understanding the context and how an organization relates to it, such an exercise is pointless," says...

Are you hoping to find some time for a good book at the beginning of the new year? Or are you still looking for a great gift? If so,...

Are you hoping to find some time for a good book this festive season? Or are you looking for a great gift idea? If so, you could probably use...

Are you hoping to find some time for a good book this festive season? Or are you looking for a great gift idea? If so, you could probably use some...

Experience and accumulated expertise are globally recognised as important components for fulfilling a role in a professional manner. It’s the goal of universities, business schools and others to not...

Nowadays, Net Zero is a hot topic that keeps corporations busy. But why does it matter so much in terms of corporate governance? Which impact does the increased importance...

The battle between world leaders is being fought on a razor's edge. The polls point in two directions and every self-respecting individual looks with great bewilderment at the persistence...

The Riziv in Belgium has calculated that in 2019 the government will have paid out more than 1.5 billion euros in benefits for long-term incapacity for work due to...

The paradigm shift in executive search, its historical evolution and the trends of recent years: that's what we talk about with Khadija Badli, Partner at VALPEO. "It was already...

'Don't hire the people you like, hire the people who best fit the context,' is the motto of Patricia Oeyen, Partner at VALPEO. She makes an ardent plea for...

‘CEOs can only be successful in a context that matches who they are. The way they think, feel, like to act is all-important in that. It has to connect...

Accord Group, the Belgium subsidiary of Valpeo, recently helped global renewable resource company Sappi to screen its high potentials alongside the development of a Global Leadership Programme. Why did...

The ‘ease of choice’ in vacancies for top executives is greater than ever. ‘The focus of the headhunter has shifted from detecting candidates to selecting those who are best...

In many organizations, there has been a greater awareness of culture in recent years, but cultural transformations are often laborious, finds Catherine Maertens, partner at leadership advisory organization VALPEO....

Are you hoping to find some time for an enjoyable book this end of year? Or are you looking for a great gift idea? If so, you could probably...

Are you hoping to find some time for a good book this end of year? Or are you looking for a great gift idea? If so, you could probably...

In a podcast made by Marketing, Management & Money, Valpeo founder Fabiaan Van Vrekhem is asked 3 challenging questions about his unique approach. Valpeo /...

Working in a worldwide company has its challenges, as people from different cultures may have varying perspectives as well. Accord Group, subsidiary of VALPEO offered Fujirebio to apply VALPEO...

'In the selection process today, too many candidates are still written off or recruited for the wrong reasons,' says Stephan Soens, Partner at VALPEO. 'The cultural match between a...

Some leadership consultants would argue that a search process involving ‘transition management’ differs from a traditional executive search process in two main ways: the position has to be filled...

'Covid-19 has made us realize that working differently is possible and sometimes necessary. Self-direction and self-organization are, more than ever, on the agenda today. But when we talk about...

Context is the key to a leader’s success • The recruitment of a new leader nowadays is not a walk in the park. Times are changing rapidly and the...

“Business books are full of success stories and habits of successful leaders, but after 30 years in the HR business, I can only conclude that success is highly situational....

No matter what stage of your career you are at, assessment for leadership skills can give you an objective idea of your abilities as a business leader. An effective...

"By looking for a CEO's story, we can link him or her to a context within which he or she can create added value for a company," says Fabiaan Van Vrekhem, managing partner of VALPEO.

As the BESIX Group, one of the world's leading international contractors, continues to evolve from a construction company to a multidisciplinary construction-oriented provider of services, it wants to help...

Manage HR Magazine • VALPEO Developing Leaders of Tomorrow • 'We are on a mission to unite the best of consultants, science and technology to inspire and support people...

“If social meaning receives too little attention within your company, then even the most innovative technology has an expiration date” Valpeo / Insights / Leadership...

Why managing transformations is the new reality and what it means to be the transformation (instead of adapting to change). Valpeo / Insights / Leadership...

If you struggle with moving towards a more empowered organization, just take the time to look at this short story. Valpeo / Insights / Leadership...