The drive to road safety: where we are and what next

15-21 May 2023 is the UN’s Global Road Safety Week. The focus for this year’s event is sustainable transport, and supporting people towards walking, cycling and using public transport more. To encourage people to use and embrace those transport modes, you first have to make roads safer.?In this article written by FIPRA, we look at where we are now on the drive to road safety, new technologies and initiatives to improve road safety, and what next for sustainable mobility.

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BLOG: How do we celebrate May – the month of diversity and inclusion – in Executive Search sector

For several years already, the European Commission has declared May for the European Diversity Month. It celebrates efforts to promote diversity and diverse teams and create an equal and inclusive work environment for all. In his blog, Martin Krekáč looks at this topic through the lens of Executive Search consulting solutions and starts from the premise that every employer who cares about observing the principles of diversity and equal opportunities cooperates with a consulting company that understands the importance of this topic and that knows how to promote it in front of the candidates.

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BLOG: The dog should wag its tail, not the tail be wagging the dog

The topic of ESG is also relevant in management and personnel consulting – many organizations need support in setting up the sustainable future of their business. A responsible approach, assessment of environmental, social and governance aspects and fulfillment of new responsibilities requires adjustment of organizational structures and suitable experts for specific positions. But how to find a balance between green policy and the fulfillment of business goals? You can find more on the topic in our blog.

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Commission releases plans to fight greenwashing

With its Proposal for a Green Claims Directive, the European Commission seeks to provide clear minimum requirements for companies to substantiate and communicate any information on the environmental performance and impact of their products. By doing so, the Commission wants to empower consumers to make more sustainable choices for climate and the environment and to fight misleading claims and greenwashing. Read more in the analysis written by FIPRA.

BLOG: How to separate the best candidates from potential problems

Can homophobic statuses on social networks complicate career progression? And what about projects that the candidate has somewhat “made her own“? Professional Background Checks give zero chance to a fake career. And it increases the confidence of potential employers that they know all the facts they need to make the right decision. In the third and final blog of our mini-series, we present the most common types of pre-employment screenings.

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BLOG: Protect your business from potential threats

Professional screening of candidates or employees is a valuable source of information for employers and Executive Search consultants. When identifying qualified applicants during the search and selection process and when evaluating employees, it is important to comply with all laws that serve to protect privacy and personal data. Read more about Background Checks, data protection and key benefits in the second blog in our three-part mini-series.

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BLOG: He's been everywhere, he knows everything and he's seen everything

What about such a candidate? Finding and selecting a new employee requires an investment of time, resources and money. Depending on the vacancy to be filled, it carries a certain degree of risk and responsibility. The Executive Search consultant cannot stick to what the candidate said, presented or wrote, because a personnel decision made on the basis of inaccurate or false information is a wrong step, from which recovery is impossible in many cases. Read about professional Background Checks in our new blog mini-series. This is the first of them.

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PFAS: rooting ambitions for a toxic-free environment in a manageable process

On February 7, a new proposed restriction on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, a group of over 10,000 man-made chemicals, was published by ECHA. This group, which has gained global recognition due to its widespread uses and many concerning properties, is set to become the broadest ever to go under a restriction process. As the EU sets a high bar to push forward its strategy for a toxic-free environment, how can this be implemented in practice? What are the challenges? The FIPRA Chemicals Team share their views, read more in the article.

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BLOG: Don't do it this way! This leadership is toxic

Articles about leadership quite often mention the case of a top manager who accidentally received an e-mail, in which someone described him as a person with no leadership potential. A random reader printed out this text and posted it in a visible place as a reminder that he was only one mistake away from complete failure. In our blog, we develop the message of this story and consider whether the feeling of shame is a source of inner suffering and an obstacle to leadership and success...

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Martin Krekáč: I like to build relationships based on lasting values

He is a sought-after personal advisor and renowned expert in the field of Strategic Leadership, Executive Search and Public Affairs. He likes to pass on his many years of experience and unique know-how to important companies and organizations. His typical clients include the biggest personalities of Slovak and Czech business, founders and owners of family companies, family offices, private investors, shareholders and top managers, as well as professional athletes and artists. Have a look at what supported the development of the personal brand of Martin Krekáč, founder and chairman of the Jenewein Group.

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