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“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 landscapes are shifting - fast. Yet, many organisations use the same evaluation lens from years past, [...]

“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 [...]

What truly enables companies to transform—and, consequently, succeed? Our latest research on companies’ transformation capabilities in 2025 shows that three factors make the difference: 1️⃣ Competence – the most powerful driver [...]

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 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” [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]