HR Trends 2026 – Which Priorities HR Should Set
“Welcome to the Jungle” – Companies Under Scrutiny The environment for companies is becoming increasingly chaotic: the decline of Germany as a business location is a serious concern. The urgency [...]
Leadership assessment must be ongoing to build teams to ready for constant reinvention
Leadership assessment must be ongoing to build teams to ready for constant reinvention Leadership landscapes are shifting - fast. Yet, many organisations use the same evaluation lens from years past, [...]
Technology performs at its best when it connects people – not when it replaces them
“Technology is best when it brings people together.” - Matt Mullenweg In today’s leadership landscape, technology and human intuition are not alternatives - they are counterparts. High-performing organizations understand that [...]
Leadership without burnout. How much do we (not) talk about the mental health of those at the top?
In our Executive Search practice, we regularly meet senior executives who are motivated to take on new professional challenges. We see their ambition, energy, and drive to move things forward. [...]
Kienbaum’s 2025 Highlights: Awards, Cross-Border Performance, and the Future of Work
Kienbaum Japan Selected Among the “Top 100 HR Consulting and Service Guide Companies” Kienbaum Japan has been selected as one of the “Top 100 HR Consulting and Service Guide Companies” [...]
The Future of Manufacturing
Leadership and Talent Management As the manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, the role of leadership and talent management becomes increasingly critical. In this second article of our three-part series, we [...]
The Art of C-Level Recruitment
Filling C-level positions in private equity firms today requires a far more strategic approach. Whereas in the past, a recruiter would be tasked solely with the search, a search assignment in this environment has evolved [...]
“Mento”Ring: a Call to Answer!
Mentoring is a professional relationship in which a colleague (traditionally more senior, but today there are various forms) supports the development of a Mentee by sharing skills, experiences, and perspectives in [...]
2025: Japan’s Talent Market Changes and Challenges
Japan HR News - Key Talent Consulting Firms Survey: "2025 Talent Demand and Recruitment Challenges“ Japan’s HR market is at a major turning point. In this survey, Etsuji Suzuki from Kienbaum highlights that, heading into 2025, [...]
10 HR Strategic Initiatives for the Future
The HR landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. While 2024 was marked by consolidation, restructuring, and the rise of AI, 2025 brings new challenges and opportunities. In this [...]