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Born in 1997, Michelle Chevalier is part of Gen Z. In Michelle’s case, Z stands for zeal, zest and reaching the zenith. Michelle always wanted more than the average person. Enjoying school and her spare time wasn’t enough. She wanted to be a top performer in sport – on a women’s handball team, to be precise. And, in typical Michelle fashion, she didn’t just join any team.
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For International Women's Day 2024 AltoPartners created an impactful piece that addresses the economic impact of gender parity and share research and statistics that tell the story from across the world.
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In today’s newsletter, we’ll be talking about an exciting development in headhunting: using social media marketing campaigns as an additional tool to direct personal contact. Here at MPB, we’re constantly on the lookout for innovative methods to identify and attract the best talent.
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Headhunters play a key role in today’s competition for the best talent. Not only are they experts in identifying and recruiting top talent, they also act as ambassadors for companies. In this article, we highlight how headhunters become valuable company representatives and how they reinforce the brand of the employer.
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Focusing on driving our international operations and strengthening our cooperation with our 37 partner firms in the AltoPartners alliance is what keeps us moving forward at a relentless pace. That’s why we’re pleased to welcome Adrian von Felten, an experienced Senior Consultant, to our MPB Team.
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This year, MPB once again took part in the Fit4Jobs programme by the Junior Chamber International (JCI). Thomas Markwirth was one of the participants to hold application training sessions with a total of 63 pupils at the secondary school in Binningen.
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The search for the right members for a board of directors is tremendously important and can benefit a great deal from commissioning an external company.
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Want to prepare your members of staff for the new year while motivating them for upcoming tasks? Then follow these three simple steps to kick off the new year.
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As we approach the end of 2022, we wanted to reflect on what has been a successful and exciting year, whilst looking forward to an even better 2023.
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For the third consecutive year and under the sponsorship of JCI Basel and the Handelskammer beider Basel, the Night of Young Leaders was hosted in the sold-out VIP Lounge of St. Jakob Park in Basel.
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In partnership with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), you have the opportunity to participate in the only global survey of its kind and provide your feedback on your experience with external consultants in the areas of leadership, teams and culture.
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After 35 years, the company founder and Managing Partner Helmut Zimmerli-Menzi is passing the company on to its two long-term Partners Regina Graf and Thomas Markwirth.
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MPB Recruitment Group was delighted to participate in the AltoPartners Annual Conference in Paris from the 6th to 9th April 2022. After two years of disruption due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it was a pleasure for us to be able to meet face-to-face with our partners from the AltoPartners Alliance once again and exchange ideas and experiences.
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Adaptive Leaders, Culture & Strategy:
New Insights from 1000 Executives
International webinar on Wednesday 30 March at 15:00-16:00 (CET)
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The employment contract has been signed.
Anna is looking forward to her new job and would like to prepare herself in the few weeks before her first day in her new role.
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We do what we do best – recruiting!
As part of the Fit4Jobs programme we accompanied the Junior Chamber International (JCI) to schools to support final-year pupils before the imminent start of their professional careers.
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We recently searched for a General Manager for our client’s subsidiary in India. This recruitment assignment was very challenging, as it involved finding a European candidate with experience in the Asian region.
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Sonal Agrawal named AltoPartners Global Chair:
Strengthens international strategic focus & commitment to diversity
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What position do companies need to assume in order to be ahead in the market and as an employer? Our client asked themselves this very question. The MPB Salary Benchmark provided the answer.
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Lukas Kilcher (57) has been the Head of the Ebenrain Centre for Agriculture, Nature and Food for seven years. Much has changed during this time, and this is only just the beginning.
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The AESC (Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants) defines the global standards and values of our profession, thereby guaranteeing the highest level of quality in Executive Search. Being admitted into this exclusive circle represents a significant hurdle and is the only type of quality accreditation for professional Executive Search.
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The AESC (Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants) defines the global standards and values of our profession, thereby guaranteeing the highest level of quality in Executive Search. Being admitted into this exclusive circle represents a significant hurdle and is the only type of quality accreditation for professional Executive Search.
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Sustainability is not just our motto when it comes to staff recruitment. Sustainability must also be a top priority in staff retention and employee development, which is why coaching is an important tool.
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There are two sides to everything. So let us use this time during which many employees have a bit more downtime than usual. We have noticed that it has become faster and easier to start a conversation with candidates in recent days, as they work from home without distractions and with plenty of time to think about their work and the future.
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With the start of the new year both former Associate Partners Regina Graf and Thomas Markwirth have become full Partners and will therefore be Partners with full responsibility as of 1st January 2020. The company founder Helmut Zimmerli-Menzi will remain Managing Partner. The long-term Head Research Lila Jami will simultaneously be responsible for Relationship Management.
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Fleeing and arriving in a foreign country, living in another culture and waiting for a decision on whether you will be allowed to remain in this country or be sent back – all without being permitted to work. The days and nights stretch out endlessly, turning everyday life into an ordeal.
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We raised a toast to a successful year 2019 with a glass of mulled wine. We were once again able to fill numerous fantastic vacancies, conduct many fascinating interviews, encourage candidates to take the next step in their careers and thus create added value while filling vacancies.
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AltoPartners, the international alliance of boutique executive search and leadership consulting firms, proudly announces the expansion of its global footprint through the addition of Osprey Executive Search, headed by Keith Labbett, a well-known and respected Canadian executive search consultant based in Toronto covering Eastern Canada.
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It was autumn 2004 when the MPB Recruitment Group AG was commissioned to recruit a facility manager for the Passwang Dementia Centre. We found Michael Rosenberg, who was the head of care at a large regional nursing home for the elderly at the time. With his fundamental training as a psychiatric care worker, his advanced training in healthcare management and his long-term professional and management experience he was practically predestined for this challenging task.
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Everyone is talking about diversity. Most job specifications require it and there are barely any briefings during which the topic doesn’t come up. There is a growing number of specifications that require at least a third of all candidates on the longlist to be “diverse”. We all agree that diversity is enriching. A mixture of genders and cultures generates new potential and promotes mutual understanding. The question of whether predefined quotas are a success is also being discussed by politicians. But one thing is certain: If the recruitment firm itself is “diverse”, as is the case with our firm, then this is a definite advantage.
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Following the slogan “our local expertise driving our global excellence”, our 13th Annual AltoPartners Global Conference took place in Venice, Italy, just a few days ago. Delegates from across our global alliance met to work together to strengthen our status as a global player, develop cross-border solutions for our clients and cement our position as true challengers in the market.
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What does a Researcher at an Executive Search company do?

Find out more about Lila Jami’s job as Head Research and the services her and her dynamic team deliver every day.
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Just like the Champions League in football, the AESC, the Association of Executive Search Consultants, represents the highest “league” to international Executive Search companies. We are the first company in Northwestern Switzerland to have been meeting their standards for seven years and we pass this level of quality on to our clients.
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The Swiss Cancer League is one of Switzerland’s most significant non-profit organisations and has dedicated itself to the fight against cancer for over 100 years. Their motto is “united against cancer”.
Every third person in Switzerland will get cancer at some point in their lives. In this country there are an additional 39,500 new cancer patients every year. The Swiss Cancer League is on hand with help and advice for those affected by cancer, including their relatives. Any funds collected are usefully assigned towards research, prevention and care. More...

Top performances can only be achieved with “fully charged batteries”. Every year we treat ourselves to a two-day break in order to charge our batteries, which is known as the “MPB-Schulreisli” (“MPB school trip”). This year we hiked in the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden and practiced a natural yodel called “Rugguserli” as a special event, which we subsequently even performed in public. More...

The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) passed by the EU Parliament came into effect on 25^th May 2018. The new regulations affect all those who are active within the European Union or who exchange data with individuals within the EU.

The MPB Recruitment Group has long since prepared for the GDPR together with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC). As an Executive Search company, discretion is of the highest priority to us, which includes protecting the safety of the personal data of our customers, candidates and partners. More...

Each phase of a mandate is important to us, and we are very particular! It all begins with a detailed on-site briefing with the customer. For example, a tour through the production facility when searching for a head of production gives us an in-depth insight into the work environment and the upcoming challenge. More...

Do you consult TripAdvisor before visiting a restaurant and read the reviews on bergfex on the quality of ski areas before booking your next skiing holiday? More...

In Switzerland, there are over 6,000 companies working in the labour recruitment and provision sector, according to the SECO. Classic headhunters, or rather Executive Search companies, only make up a fraction of these. Among them are also big differences in quality. Choosing a qualified partner who will provide support for occupying key roles while using a direct approach is challenging. With the following five points you can precisely check a headhunter’s credentials when making your selection. More...