FM Broadcast – Is Executive Search Right for You?

November 2, 2023
In today's business landscape, marked by uncertainty surrounding workforce planning, layoffs, and macroeconomic fluctuations, our clients have adopted a more cautious approach to hiring. Many have scaled back on aggressive recruitment efforts and are scrutinizing budgets and resource allocation more than ever. However, the need for exceptional leadership remains constant. Recent market turbulence has not diminished the critical importance of top-tier executive talent that can drive strategic growth and help companies achieve their objectives.

Takeaways from FlemingMartin’s Chief People Officer Roundtable Series (Q3 2023)

October 6, 2023

In September 2023, the FlemingMartin Practice Leaders organized roundtable discussions with more than 100 Chief People Officers (CPO) from leading Software and Life Science companies. Topics included the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding UNC’s and Harvard’s admissions programs, the continued battle for in-office…

FM Newsletter – Summer 2023: Confidential Search Best Practices

June 27, 2023
There are times when companies need to hire a new leader with utmost discretion. Confidential executive searches necessitate precision and the safeguarding of the privacy of the organization, all while preserving morale and the operating efficiency of your business. In this newsletter, we share some recommendations if you are contemplating such a search.

Takeaways from FlemingMartin’s Chief People Officer Lunch Series (Q2 2023)

June 6, 2023

In May & June 2023, FlemingMartin organized lunch discussions with more than 100 Chief People Officers (CPOs) from leading Software, Fintech, and Life Science companies. Topics included Artificial Intelligence’s (“AI’s”) impact on HR, the state of hybrid work and its ongoing impact on culture, tools…

Takeaways from FlemingMartin’s Chief People Officer Lunch Series (Q1 2023)

March 28, 2023
In March 2023, the Practice Leaders at FlemingMartin held virtual lunches with more than 100 Chief People Officers (CPOs) from leading technology and life science companies. Our topics spanned the SVB collapse to continued everyday challenges that CPOs face. To read summarized responses of our key topics and along with soundbites from the attendees...

FM Newsletter – Q1 2023: Interview with the Founders

March 21, 2023

2023 Chief People Officer Trends In December 2022, the FlemingMartin Practice Leaders held their Q4 virtual HR Leadership lunches with more than 100 Chief People Officers from leading technology, life science, and fintech companies. Here are a few hot topics that were discussed. Median pay…

Takeaways from FlemingMartin’s Chief People Officer Lunch Series (Q4 2022)

December 17, 2022

In December 2022, the Practice Leaders at FlemingMartin held virtual lunches with more than 100 Chief People Officers (CPOs) from leading software and life science companies. It was clear from our interactions that CPOs are feeling a bit burnt out. That said, we were impressed…

FM Broadcast – Q4 2022

November 8, 2022
FlemingMartin Executive Search welcomes Jonah Klein as the firm’s newest Partner. Jonah joined the firm full-time in 2015, and he has successfully built out the Life Sciences Practice by developing robust, enduring relationships with innovative clientele in biotech, diagnostics, digital health, and medical devices.

Takeaways from FlemingMartin’s Chief People Officer Lunch Series (Q3 2022)

September 29, 2022

In September 2022, the Practice Leaders at FlemingMartin held virtual lunches with over 90 Chief People Officers (CPOs) from leading software and life science companies. We touched on a wide range of subjects, including: How has the current economy affected your company’s recruiting? While all…

FM Broadcast – Q2 2022

June 28, 2022
FlemingMartin’s quarterly CHRO Lunch Series in May included insights from 85 senior human resources executives from Life Sciences and Technology companies throughout California. Our guests shared their experiences with RTO, Hybrid, and Remote. Reviews were mixed, with some companies remaining remote first while others are adapting (or trying to adapt) a hybrid model.

Takeaways from FlemingMartin’s Chief People Officer Lunch Series (Q2 2022)

June 16, 2022

During the week of May 23rd, 2022, the Practice Leaders at FlemingMartin held virtual lunches with 85 Chief People Officers (CPOs) from leading software and life science companies. We touched on a wide range of subjects, including: Where Are People Leaders Investing Their “Social Capital?”;…

Takeaways from FlemingMartin’s Chief People Officer Lunch Series (Q1 2022)

March 28, 2022
During March 2022, the Practice Leaders at FlemingMartin held virtual lunches with nearly 100 Life Sciences, Tech, FinTech, and Digital Health Chief People Officers (CPOs). We touched on a wide range of subjects, including compensation issues caused by present market conditions, return-to-office approaches, recent challenges and successes in recruitment/retention, strategies for enhancing employee well-being, recommended HR tools, and professional development resources for CPOs and HR teams. A summary and selected elected excerpts can be found via the link below...

FM Broadcast – Winter 2022

February 22, 2022
In our Fall 2020 Newsletter, we talked broadly about celebrating diversity and the importance of building organizations that are open to new and different approaches to solving problems. Research shows that when teams are more diverse, innovation, collective intelligence, profitability, and long-term valuation rise. We want to follow up by sharing some practical ideas about how we find diversity candidates.

Takeaways from Winter 2021 Lunches with 70 Chief People Officers

December 22, 2021
During December 2021, the Practice Leaders at FlemingMartin held virtual lunches with 70 Life Sciences, Tech, and Digital Health Chief People Officers (CPOs). We explored a wide range of topics, but much of our discussion time focused on leveraging the increased visibility of the People function, making investments in culture/communications/DEI, sharing tools and resources for delivering trainings and coaching, and addressing ‘The Great Resignation.’

Takeaways from Fall 2021 Lunches with ~100 Chief People Officers

October 15, 2021
During early Fall 2021, the Practice Leaders at FlemingMartin held virtual lunches with nearly 100 Life Sciences, Tech, Fintech, and Digital Health CPOs (Chief People Officers). We explored topics such as attrition, vaccination, returning to the office, human resources budget items, and “net promoter scores” for the Chief People Officer job itself. Selected excerpts from these discussions are below.

FM Broadcast – Summer 2021

August 25, 2021
Even in normal times, recruiting exceptional talent to your company takes skill and effort. Currently, the market for top talent is fierce, and companies must stand out from the crowd to attract stellar executives. Candidates, like all people, want to feel important and valued, and your recruiting process must deliver that feeling. From the first outreach, through the interviews, and finally with the offer, each step of the hiring process shapes candidates’ impressions of your company.

Takeaways from May/June 2021 Lunches (with 90 CHROs)

June 8, 2021
During late May and early June 2021, the Practice Leaders at FlemingMartin held virtual lunches with 90 Life Sciences and Technology CHROs (Chief Human Resource Officers). We explored topics such as returning to site, vaccination policies, mentoring employees virtually, people-related concerns from Boards, and workplace political discussions...

FM Broadcast – Spring 2021

June 7, 2021
FlemingMartin held our quarterly CHRO Lunch Series in March, bringing together 95 senior human resources executives from Life Sciences and Technology companies throughout California. Our guests spent considerable time sharing their thoughts and plans regarding Return to Work/Return to Office.

Learnings from March 2021 Lunches (with 95 CHROs)

March 23, 2021
A large percentage of employees who have been working from home for the past year want to maintain some flexibility. Numerous companies are now planning for a shift to a hybrid approach to work (i.e., 2 days at home, 3 days in the office with hoteling/hot desking). Some Executive Teams have a strong desire to get everyone back into the office as soon as possible due to concerns about weakening culture...

FM Broadcast – Winter 2021

February 25, 2021
When we started FlemingMartin in 2011, our goal was to build a firm focused on execution with relationships built on trust. We always love working with new companies, but our measure of success is largely based on how many existing clients come back to us.
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