The YWCA of Western New York (“YWCA WNY”) announced Michelle Sawyers as its new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective April 1, 2024. Sawyers was selected following a rigorous, nationwide search led by executive search firm TalentRise. YWCA WNY announced in September 2023 that its current CEO, Jill Ann Robbins-Jabine, was preparing to retire after nearly […]

Nonprofits and the executives who lead them are a critical part of our communities, providing essential services and support to individuals and groups that may otherwise go overlooked.  When selecting a nonprofit executive, boards and search committees should seek candidates who possess a combination of leadership qualities, strategic thinking skills, passion for the organization’s mission, […]

To fill critical gaps on their leadership teams, especially during times of transformational growth, more organizations are turning to fractional executives to round out their C-suites.  In this blog, we’re answering some frequently asked questions about fractional executives and sharing some of the reasons why businesses are considering this type of hire.  Who is utilizing […]

A Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is an essential role, overseeing your organization’s marketing, branding, communications, and public relations efforts. An effective CMO will enhance your organization’s visibility and reputation among its key audiences and ensure you’re delivering the right message, to the right people, at the right time. Here are some of the questions you […]

Tech companies experience an average employee turnover rate of 13.2 percent, which rises to 21.7 percent among embedded software engineers. That’s quite an alarming statistic when you think about the extensive time and resources that go into hiring and onboarding the individuals for these highly technical roles. Meanwhile, with conversations around artificial intelligence and machine […]

The only constant in life is change. It’s a quote we’ve all heard, but as we get past the hustle and bustle of the holidays and start a new year, it hits especially close to home. Leaders today face an increasingly “VUCA” (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. You’re navigating a multigenerational workforce, virtual team environments, […]

A Chief People Officer (CPO) is a senior executive responsible for championing an organization’s talent through the development and execution of a comprehensive people strategy and employee experience. A proficient CPO is attuned to employee needs, sentiments, and feedback and is responsible for upholding the company’s commitments to its workforce. Their role stands at the […]

A C-suite interview has a much different dynamic than a standard mid-level management interview. The stakes are higher because the candidate will be a significant decision-maker, and this person must share the hiring organization’s objectives and vision. A CTO should possess the business knowledge to align technology-related decisions with the organization’s goals. Therefore, the interviewer […]

In the fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, strategic planning has become the cornerstone of success for organizations of all sizes. Recently, TalentRise hosted a webinar where he delved into strategic planning, discussing insights, strategies, and how organizations can overcome challenges and maximize success. What is strategic planning? Ninety-five percent of strategic plans fail. Why? Because the […]