EP Elections 2019: More Eurosceptic parties to get more seats

The upcoming European Parliament elections will decide over the future shape of the EU. As the traditional coalition of EPP and S&D is declining, alliance with smaller parties will be necessary in order to maintain a majority. On the other side, Eurosceptic parties are unifying to form a counter-weight. Tomáš Bereta, Client Partner at Fipra Slovakia, gave his opinion on this topic in an article for magazine Connection.

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From farm to fork: Future outlook for the EU agri-food sector

The agri-food environment has been a vital pillar of the EU economic and social development. A changing world impacts global food systems through major trends such as population growth, well-being or environment sustainability. Brussels is naturally not immune to these challenges, so what kind of response may we expect from the EU? Dávid Bielik, Account Executive at Fipra Slovakia, gave his opinion on this topic in an article for magazine Connection.

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Boardroom Talent: How Can Executive Search Do Better?

Executive search consultants are extremely discreet; their clients and candidates need them to be. For Amrop’s Eelco van Eijck, one undesirable consequence is that clients lack a clear view of his profession. And that the sector feels insufficient incentive to apply professional and behavioral rules or develop its quality standard.

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9 positions without which companies won’t be able to operate neither today nor tomorrow (3)

Every company becomes a digital company. In each industry, traditional business models and processes are transformed by expanding new technologies and increasing the variety, especially security threats and measures. The impact of digital technologies is simply determinative. It fundamentally changes the conditions in which companies and their people operate. And for all that, they need specialists to capture and use every wave of digital change. In a series, where we are introducing nine major positions for organizations, we continue with Digital & Technology Officers. At the same time, we bring an overview of the areas where the need for digital leaders is greatest.

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Neuroscience brings new perspectives to the topic of leadership development

Occupying by the brain, its functioning, and the application of neuroscience knowledge to other areas of life is becoming increasingly more important. The integration of scientific knowledge into business often brings about fundamental changes that undermine the established paradigms of operation and contribute to the increase in productivity and profitability of companies.

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Executive Placement: Amrop found Executive Director for the Slovak Foundation for UNICEF

UNICEF Slovakia and its employees, goodwill ambassadors, volunteers and other collaborators are looking for the best ways to promote UNICEF's vision. And maybe even more than anywhere else, all these people – their personal and collective commitment – are the pillars of the work of this international organization. Amrop knows this, and in a short time it signed up to a successful project in the nonprofit sector when it helped to place the position of Executive Director for the Slovak UNICEF Committee. It also expanded his cooperation by consulting on the transformation of this civic association into the Slovak Foundation for UNICEF.

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9 positions without which companies won’t be able to operate neither today nor tomorrow (2)

In the world of work, the ability to cope with the uncertainty, ambiguity and volatility of the business environment is crucial. The mission of human resources is also changing – Human Resources Manager is perceived as a strategic partner of top management. At the same time, he must be the link between management and employees. And this also has an impact on the expectations of personnel departments and their bosses. In a series where we are introducing nine key positions for the organization and the profile of the optimum candidates who will surely star in them, we continue with HR Officers & Professionals.

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BLOG: Let's learn to trust each other

In his memories, Igor Šulík, Managing Leadership Partner at Amrop, returned to his last year's vacation with his family in Austria and Germany when designing the latest blog. As he writes, already during his first holiday days, he realized that he felt somehow different in that environment. Nice and different. He searched in himself for what that feeling came from, and realized that he liked a natural sense of trust… And what can confidence and trust do with us, our privacy and professional life?

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9 positions without which companies won’t be able to operate neither today nor tomorrow (1)

The world of work is changing. Companies are trying to keep up with the digital era turbulence, and the scissors between demand and supply are in some cases becoming more and more open. The requirements for potential employees are different – knowledge and skills are no longer the main criterion. Working day and tasks look different nowadays than a few years ago. And who is here to comprehend? Our series will bring more light into this topic – in InStore magazine, we will gradually introduce nine key positions for the organization and the profile of the optimum candidates who will surely star in them. Part One: Communications & Public Affairs Officer.

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Lifelong Learning: Executive Hazards Ahead – Keep your Dissonance

A venerable multinational is forced to search in unusual places to reverse a creeping decline and emerges stronger than ever. After a series of painful experiences, a senior executive question his assumptions and unearths invaluable lessons. His quest for lifelong learning begins.

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