BLOG: Chief Political Officer must read the world with confidence

Martin Krekáč, chairman and founding partner of the Jenewein Group, again focused on the topic of Political Intelligence (PQ) in his blog. This time through a look at the concept of engaging a Chief Political Officer (CPO), which is usually more than promising. However, in the initial stage, high expectations must be set aside and one must realize that it is not a panacea by itself. Simply put, just having a CPO is not enough. Read why thorough preparation for a new political director will allow for a smoother landing and a better chance for success.

A new hit after 24 years – also thanks to Jenewein Art Consulting

Jenewein Group is a long-standing Art Consulting partner of the singer and composer Marika Gombitová. The result of this collaboration is also the new song Fantóm srdca (Phantom of the Heart), which Marika came up with after 24 long years. The studio recording of the new hit and the official video clip from the workshop of 3D animator Martin Vierik premiered on June 21, 2024. Many of us remember, and for others we clarify, that during Marika's singing career, new songs were premiered first at festivals or concerts and only then were released in a studio recording on a music carrier. And she used exactly the same procedure now – she sang two new songs Fantóm srdca and Stúpanie (Rising) for the first time in January of this year in Prague's O2 arena. New hits from the proven tandem Marika Gombitová (music) and Kamil Peteraj (lyrics) quickly wanted to find their way to the fans, so Marika was the first to publish a live recording of the song Fantóm srdca in the form of a lyrics video on her official YouTube channel. We can't help but remind you that our own Filip Krekáč participated in the production of the concert videos for both new songs together with Martin Vierik as a creative director. And finally: the final mastering was done in the prestigious Abbey Road studios in London.

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We are once again in the TOP 10 largest Executive Search companies in Slovakia

Traditionally, at the end of spring, the Career Guide 2024 Yearbook was published as a special edition of The Slovak Spectator. In addition to a number of articles and personalities working in the field of HR consulting and human capital, it also contains the expected and respected ranking of the largest players in Executive Search on the Slovak market. We are happy that our Jenewein Executive has repeatedly placed in the TOP 10 in the category of Executive Search companies in Slovakia. The ranking is compiled according to a combination of several indicators for the year 2023 (number of active Executive Search partners and consultants, revenue and the number of successfully filled positions by individual levels, etc.). In addition to rankings and useful data and contacts, the Career Guide yearbook has been bringing interesting information and trends not only for HR professionals for 25 years. We have been a part of it since the beginning of publication in 1999. Martin Krekáč also contributed to the creation of the content of the current edition by writing the article Seven trends that change the selection of leaders in the TRENDS section.

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Seven trends influencing the hiring of leaders

Many consider Executive Search consulting to be a young profession. However, this is not the case. Its roots go back to the end of the 19th century, when innovations accompanying the so-called the second industrial revolution created a need for new leaders who can adapt to a changing environment and growing demands. And so it is to this day. Generational change, an unstable political climate, digitisation, etc. – there are many factors influencing the Executive Search world. Martin Krekáč presents seven key areas that have a high impact on how leaders are hired, what kind of leaders they are, and the kind of future they will create.

BLOG: Thanks to crises, the importance of political intelligence increases

Martin Krekáč, chairman and founding partner of the Jenewein Group, focused on the topic of political intelligence (PQ) in a new blog. The increasing complexity of the surrounding environment in organizations reinforces the need to have a professionally filled position of Chief Political Officer (CPO), who can navigate complex political issues and at the same time translate this skill into business success. Geopolitics is simply back. Business owners and top organizational leaders need to have their own political generals at their side – ones who won't get lost in the wild world of politics.

The New EU Commission and Parliament are coming. Are your stakeholders your allies?

As Europe navigates the end of one political term and transitions to the next, now is the time to think ahead as to how this will impact your business or organisation and plan your engagement accordingly. In today’s complex policy landscape, alliances with stakeholders are needed to progress agendas. Across the board, stakeholders need to collaborate on a holistic approach and thrash out the win/win. In this analysis written by FIPRA, we offer some of our top-line advice, on how to make a difference and shape policy that works for you.

Special Crystal Wing Award for M. Gombitová

On March 16, 2024, we participated not only as guests at the Crystal Wing awards (Krištáľové krídlo) for the year 2023 at the Slovak National Theater. We were part of Marika Gombitová's team, which won the Special Crystal Wing Award. The added value of Marika's participation at the gala evening was the Slovak and TV premiere of the new song Phantom of the Heart (Fantóm srdca) by the proven author tandem M. Gombitová – K. Peteraj. The prestigious lifetime achievement award is in the right hands – we are sure of that as a long-term partner of this exceptional singer and songwriter. Moreover, the success of our partners is also our success. Long-term managerial and consulting experience across many sectors is the basis of our specialized expertise in the field of Art Consulting as well. We work with Marika especially when setting artistic strategies or creating new business opportunities. Every year we are also involved in the Crystal Wing project – we are among the supporters of its legacy. The effort to spread the positive and inspiring results of the creative work of the most successful personalities, regardless of borders and field of activity, has been close to us for years. Wherever possible, we encourage the visibility of worthy examples to follow and pay tribute to admirable human achievements.

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Largest in Business 2023: two spots in TOP 10 again

For several years in a row, we have been among the largest companies in Slovakia, which, thanks to the achieved results, won a place in the yearbook Largest in Business 2023. Jenewein Executive consulting company placed in the TOP 10 in the sector of the largest Executive Search firms, after taking into account a combination of various criteria. The entire consulting group Jenewein Group has also taken spot in the ranking of the largest companies in the Business Consulting sector based on the number of consultants. The Largest in Business yearbook is published by The Slovak Spectator and SME daily in cooperation with the company Finstat. The Slovak-English publication presents rankings of the largest companies and institutions in fifty categories and comparable information on the growth of sectors and companies over the past year (including the names of top executives and contact details). It was published for the fourth time as a special appendix to SME daily and The Slovak Spectator. It successfully continues the tradition of the Book of Lists, of which the Jenewein Group has been a part since its first publication in 1999.

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Filip Krekáč in the expert team at the conference Nevyhorení

After Filip Krekáč obtained the qualification that authorizes him to provide professional peer support services to clients with mental illness, in addition to working for the Jenewein Group as a peer consultant under the auspices of the League for Mental Health, he builds and develops his know-how at the Calma Clinic in Bratislava. Also thanks to this, on October 7, 2023, he was part of the expert team at the conference Nevyhorení – Zažite nevyhorených naživo (Not Burned Out – Experience those that did not burn out), which was organized by Forbes Slovensko in the P. O. Hviezdoslav Theater in Bratislava. As part of Walks & Talks at the event, Filip led peer conversations with clients on the topic How can you live better life with mental illness and what has the journey of recovery taught me?. Lectures and discussions with experts and other guests brought new perspectives on the topics of mental health and well-being. It is also worth noting that, for the first time in Slovakia, at such an important business event, experts with their own experience were accepted on an equal footing with professional experts.

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Erik Szedély as speaker at the business breakfast of AmCham Slovakia

Processes, automation and funding – terms often used in business. At the same time, these are topics that are current, regardless of whether we move in the public sector, in the non-profit sector or in the world of local and family businesses or large international corporations. Processes, Automation and Funding – this is also the name of the business breakfast organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia for almost 300 member companies and other interested parties. It took place on October 24, 2023 in Jurkovič Heating Plant (Jurkovičova tepláreň) in Bratislava, and one of the speakers was Erik Szedély who looked at the key concepts of the meeting from the perspective of human capital through the presentation How to create an environment for attracting and keeping talent. He also was talking about the experience gained within the consulting group Jenewein Group – because people in organizations are either carriers of or obstacles to the transformation processes that are necessary in fulfilling their strategic goals.

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Jenewein gallery: We invite you to a virtual tour of our gallery

Our virtual gallery presents a selection of art, music and advertising works created in the history of the Jenewein Group.

FIPRA again in the ranking Best in Brussels 2023/24

FIPRA – Foresight International Policy & Regulatory Advisers – repeatedly confirmed the excellent quality of the services provided. Once again, it made it to the prestigious list Best in Brussels Report, which is the first and only independent guide to lobbying and law firms operating in Brussels. The aim of the compilers is to provide an overview of the market and help individuals or organizations to identify and select a reliable partner needed to make critical decisions. According to the official register, there are more than 520 public affairs consultancies operating within the EU, with less than half of them having an office in Brussels. The ranking The Best EU Public Affairs Consultancies & Law Firms Guide 2023/24 includes 85 medium and larger companies as well as specialized boutique firms. Among the 33 companies in the first category is FIPRA, the leading and at the same time the most extensive European public affairs consulting network, which includes also Fipra Slovakia.

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Jenewein Executive Ranks in the Top 10 Largest Executive Search Firms in Slovakia

Jenewein Executive is proud to announce its repeated inclusion in the prestigious Top 10 ranking of the largest players in the Executive Search industry in Slovakia. The highly anticipated and respected list was released on 29 May 2023, showcasing the leading firms in the Slovak Executive Search market. The ranking is compiled based on a combination of several indicators for the year 2022, including the number of active Executive Search partners and consultants, revenue, and the number of successfully filled positions. The rankings of companies operating in the field of human capital have been an integral part of the Career & Employment Guide yearbook for several years. The yearbook is published as a supplement to The Slovak Spectator newspaper, and it is produced by company The Rock in collaboration with FinStat. For 24 years, the yearbook has provided not only rankings and valuable data and contacts but also interesting information and trends for HR professionals. Since its inception in 1999, we have been proud contributors to this publication.

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Largest Executive Search firms in Slovakia

Executive Search companies in Slovakia saw in 2022 a significant increase in searches for directors as well as narrowly specialised experts. While in 2021 the 10 largest Executive search companies in Slovakia received €4.4 million for their services, in 2022 this rose to €5.5 million. Developments from the beginning of 2023 indicate that the increased demand is continuing. More information about the Slovak labour market – see Career & Employment Guide 2023.

We commemorate 25 years of our online presence

Jenewein Group's first website was created 25 years ago! This was in 1998 – just eight years after our consulting group was founded (1990) and just as long after Timothy Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau developed the World Wide Web in the European Laboratory for Particle Physics in Geneva (1989-1990). By the way, the year of our entry on the network is also associated with three other anniversaries of services that are now an obvious part of our days – 1998 is the year when the Google service was officially launched, then iTV as the first streaming service in the world, and 1998 is also known as the year of the first cyber-attack. In a quarter of a century, a lot has changed not only in the online world. Of course, our current website is also different. It is necessary to mention in this regard that one single person has been behind all technological innovations since the launch of the web until these days – our Technical & IT Manager Dušan Opálený. We completed the remaining redesign in the spring of 2022 – it concerned not only the classic and mobile website, but also the modification of the logo and other elements of external communication. We have linked all news with the innovation of our services and Jenewein CZ | SK consulting platforms, within which our teams are also active in global partnerships and networks.

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Through personal commitment, Filip Krekáč is developing cooperation with the League for Mental Health of the SR

Thanks to strong personal motivation stemming from professional and private values, Filip Krekáč is developing cooperation with the League for Mental Health of the SR (Liga za duševné zdravie SR). It stems from his involvement in the project SPOLUTVORBA /coproduction/. The primary ambition of this project is to innovate the functionality and accessibility of the system of prevention and care for mental health in Slovakia, where peer consultants play a specific role. These are trained people with personal experience of mental illness who, based on what they have experienced or live with, work together with mental health service providers and their customers, i.e. people with mental illness, to achieve a common outcome. The League for Mental Health of the SR is a non-political, charitable, humanitarian, non-professional and independent interest association of citizens and legal entities. The creation of the league dates back to 2000, when there was a need for a strong umbrella organization to improve the lives of the mentally ill and prevent mental disorders.

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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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From January 1, 2023, Martin Krekáč, chairman and founding partner of the Jenewein Group and Amrop in Slovakia, develops Strategic Leadership, Executive Search & Background Checks Services with his team under his own brand and business name Jenewein Executive. From the same date, the global The Amrop Partnership is represented in Slovakia by the consulting company Amrop Partners operating in the field of Executive Search, Leadership & Board Services.

The Largest in Business 2022: We are in the TOP 10 again

This year we are again among the largest companies in Slovakia that earned a place in the Largest in Business 2022 yearbook. After taking into account a combination of various criteria and the fact that the business in the field of Executive Search & Leadership Advisory under the common brand Amrop Jenewein is being divided into two separate entities from January 2023, both Amrop and Jenewein Executive were ranked in the TOP 10 in the sector of the Largest Executive Search companies. The entire Jenewein Group ranked eighth in the ranking of the largest companies in the Business Consulting sector based on the number of consultants. The Largest in Business yearbook is published by The Slovak Spectator and SME daily in cooperation with the company Finstat. The Slovak-English publication presents rankings of the largest companies and institutions in fifty categories and comparable information on the growth of sectors and companies over the past year (including the names of top executives and contact details). It was published for the third time as a special appendix to SME daily and The Slovak Spectator. It successfully continues the tradition of the Book of Lists, of which the Jenewein Group has been a part since its first publication in 1999.

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BLOG: Executive Search more than 30 years after

With a history dating back to the period after the Velvet Revolution in 1989, we can safely say that the Jenewein brand actively influenced the penetration of Executive Search consultancy on the Slovak or even Central European market. Over 33 successful years, we have helped to identify, evaluate and appoint hundreds of CEOs and directors, and delivered a number of effective leadership solutions in corporate governance and CEO succession planning. You can find more on the topic in our blog.

Amrop Jenewein helped students to gain precious know-how

Under the auspices of the Representation of the European Commission in Slovakia, the 3rd annual Skills of the Future conference organized by the Alliance for Youth took place with excellent feedback. It is a voluntary association of companies that actively support and promote programs for young people in order to help them prepare for entering the labor market. Interesting interactive lectures were given online in the main rooms Digital, Green and HR. Experts from the most significant international companies, as well as inspiring local companies, including the company Amrop Jenewein, shared their experience with a record number of 470 participants.

Jenewein private at the 2nd year of the International Family Business Congress

Almost exactly a year after the successful first year, the 2nd year of the International Family Business Congress planned for all owners, successors, members of business families, and managers working in a family company took place on September 8, 2021. The Family Business Institute (IRB) prepared it with the theme Strong Family – Strong Company. Through Jenewein.private platform, Jenewein Group was one of the thematic partners of the congress with its own workshop Innovation and Family Business – a unique connection. How to benefit from it?.

Trend: Amrop Jenewein is a professional partner of the Family Business series again

With the power of its brand, Amrop Jenewein has supported this year's spring Family Business series in the weekly magazine Trend. Within its framework, the editorial office presented successful business and family stories and solutions leading to the success of Family Businesses, especially in connection with the current pandemic situation and the necessary preparation for other critical scenarios. In an editorial interview, Amrop Jenewein Client Partner a member of Partners of Family-Owned Companies (PRF) Rastislav Mackanič introduced the assessment of the impact on Family Companies environment and the professional presentation of effective solutions for helping and development of Family Business.

We support talented Roma children through the Divé maky Fund

The civic association Divé maky (Wild poppies) has long supported the talent and education development of exceptionally talented Roma children from communities at risk of poverty. At the end of 2020, we accepted an invitation from Divé maky to support the Divé maky Fund created to sustain scholarship holders more effectively. Through inspiring leaders, we continue to support talented Roma children and, thanks to our help, they are getting a huge chance of success.

Jenewein Group is a strategic partner for the Family Business Platform

Jenewein Group is one of the strategic partners with which Združenie podnikateľov Slovenska joined for the creation of a concept and the establishment of a Family Business Platform. The vision of this joint activity is to become a trusted, transparent and long-term partner for all Family Businesses in the Slovak market, and thus underlining the importance of Family Business. Jenewein Group, as a privately owned Czech-Slovak group, is very close to Family Companies with its values. This puts us in the position of an equal partner, understanding the challenges faced by family and privately owned companies, mainly in the area of management and organizing.