Gillian Tessis

Happy Holidays!

December 19, 2022

They say time flies when you’re having fun, so I must have been having a lot of fun this year because the last 12 months flew by. By “fun” I mean working with incredible clients, candidates, researchers, associates, colleagues, and friends. I am so grateful for the meaningful opportunities I have had this year to work with existing and new […]

Season’s Greetings

December 31, 2021

As the year draws to an end we want to share our warmest holiday wishes to our friends and valued clients. We feel incredibly grateful for your continued support, partnership, and trust. We wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you, and a gift, in the form of an idea from our founder. (It is the holidays after all.) “I tried an […]

The Ex Factor

August 19, 2021

Running into an ex isn’t something I’d ordinarily celebrate, but these are no ordinary exes… I had the unique opportunity of interviewing three professionals about their experiences as expats. We covered the rewards, the challenges, and the things that made all the difference in the transition for them personally and for their families. Rory Moss is President of ROCKWOOL North […]

Career Transitions

May 24, 2021

Have you ever peeked over your neighbour’s fence and daydreamed about what life could be like in that yard? The expression “the grass isn’t always greener” is often used as a warning, but from my vantage point, looking at careers as opposed to courtyards, I believe it’s always worth taking the opportunity to pop over the fence and feel the […]

Are You Curious?

November 18, 2020

How curiosity has become my super power for success Do you remember Curious George? That adorable monkey always managed to get into mischief due to his insatiable curiosity, yet the story always ended on a high note. In every book, George’s curious ways led to a positive outcome (and praise from the man in the yellow hat!). When I was […]

Invest in Talent Mapping

August 4, 2020

Invest in your talent strategy now in order to gain competitive advantage for the future. You may be thinking this isn’t the right time to bring on a new hire. With budgets, economies and quarantine policies in flux, you may not be ready to make a commitment, not only to a new employee, but also the time and money to […]

The Passion Principle

July 8, 2020

When it’s time to pivot your career and find your perfect role. Most people reach a point in their professional lives where they hit a wall and question whether they’ve gone down the right path. And sometimes, that wall is put there through circumstances such as a layoff, economic downturn, relocation or other factor. In any case, many of us […]

Building Your Dream Team

June 15, 2020

How to attract (and keep) the candidate of your dreams. Throughout my career, I’ve made many professional matches. I’ve worked with executives in a wide variety of industries, recruiting for many different roles, and in both strong and weak economies (like the one we’re currently experiencing). Some would say recruiting is a lot like developing personal relationships. And similar to […]

Onboarding in a Pandemic

June 2, 2020

Five tips for engaging new employees in this “new normal.” Starting a new role can be stressful for both employees and employers, even in the best of times. In the current environment, there are added considerations to keep in mind. While the situation may be different, there are many ways to ensure that it is equally successful for all parties. […]

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