Tim Verhoeven

I passed 15,000 followers a few weeks ago. 🤯 🎈 THANK YOU ALL and let me (re)introduce myself. I'm Alex, a 47-year-old Headhunter & Career Coach, born in Bayreuth (Wagner Opera, I went twice!), raised in Kulmbach, a small town in Bavaria with 5 breweries! From this small town I worked my way to bigger cities: Nuremberg - > Berkeley -> Frankfurt -> Hong Kong -> Shanghai -> Singapore -> Dubai ✅ 2000 Internship in Silicon Valley, arrived in March at the top and may have caused the dot com crash 🤯 ✅ 2002 Internal M&A at healthcare giant Fresenius ✅ 2003 pivot into recruitment with Michael Page, fond memories ✅ 2005 internal move to Hong Kong ✅ 2007 INSEAD MBA in Singapore ✅ 2008 Joined McKinsey Singapore ✅ 2010 Launched my own company, becoming a dominant force in recruiting strategy professionals and ex-consultants in Asia ✅ 2023 Joined Fintalent, the 'Uber of M&A', now covering Europe (especially Germany) in addition to Asia ✅ 2024 moved to Dubai, the perfect time zone to cover Germany, Middle East, Africa (and even the US East Coast). In my personal life, I trade options, study Bitcoin and dance Salsa with my amazing wife. I love both finance AND people. I've danced Salsa in 19 countries. 🕺 I'm pretty direct, even though I've lived in Asia for 19 years. I'm a challenger at heart, which is why I love technology (one of the first 10,000 members of LinkedIn) and why I always enjoy beating the big boys. Maybe that's why I didn't become a partner at McKinsey (great company, but the ultimate incumbent). I joined Michael Page when it was a start-up in Germany (only 40 people), started my own company and beat the SHREK firms left and right. And now I am taking on the Big 4 in M&A (and still beating the SHREK firms). 💪 I also love coaching, which I've done throughout my career. 5 years ago I started to formally offer career coaching as a service. And that's only half the story! I do three things professionally: 1️⃣ For companies, I build your top team via Executive Search, especially Head of Strategy/ Head of M&A. 2️⃣ For CFOs/ Heads of M&A/ PE firms, I solve your capacity constraints via our pool of 3,000 M&A freelancers. 3️⃣ For mid-career/ senior professionals with Consulting/ M&A, Strategy/ professional services background, I accelerate your career through Coaching. So, if you need help with any of these 3 topics → shoot me a DM :) PS: What's the most surprising thing about me in this post? PPS: Photo of me and my 89-year-old-dad. I didn’t see him often when living in Asia, hopefully this will change now that I live closer.

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The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany's top personnel consultants, and MU is keeping its place as one of the top 40 recruitment consultancies. In collaboration with The IQ Company, The Handelsblatt Research Institute has identified the 40 leading HR consulting companies of 2024. They used the reviews of over 20,500 employees from 2,800 companies as well as the opinions of around 48,000 managers and human resources managers. Whilst doing the review, Handelsblatt also took the opportunity to do a study to look at the biggest challenges that recruiters currently face. The need for AI experts is reflected in the study, where AI and robotics have significantly risen in importance among industry topics. The study also identifies digitalisation and sustainability as top priorities for HR consultants in Germany, reflecting the country's need for managers capable of driving structural change. You can find the online article from Handelsblatt entitled “These are the best HR consultants in Germany” here: https://lnkd.in/egS4G9eX Thank you, Handelsblatt for again recognising MU as a top recruitment firm in Germany! Read more in our press room here: https://lnkd.in/eCGVcqQ9

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Today is German Diversity Day 2024! 🤗 Contabo still has a lot to do on the subject of #diversity. But we're on it. We joined the Charta der Vielfalt e.V. this year and are delighted to be part of Germany's largest diversity network. 😍 In doing so, we are creating awareness for the topic and sending a signal both internally and externally. In particular, our aim is to create a working environment that is free from prejudice and that values all our employees regardless of: 🔹 age, ethnic origin and nationality, 🔹 gender and gender identity, 🔹 physical and mental abilities, 🔹 religion and ideology, 🔹 sexual orientation and social background. To this end, we now offer our employees training opportunities to learn more about the topic. 🤓 In my opinion, the most important step is to establish this mindset in the day-to-day work of our international company and to ensure it is maintained in the long term through further measures. 💪 What is your stance on diversity? #contabo #StimmeFürVielfalt #DDT24

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🚀 Exciting News from Indeed: Introducing Smart Sourcing with AI Support! 🌟 With the current talent shortage, it's crucial for companies to actively reach out to candidates rather than waiting for applications. That's why we've revamped "Indeed Resume" into the new and improved "Smart Sourcing." 🔍 How it works: Our AI technology automatically matches job listings with candidates' skills and experiences, making active sourcing faster and easier than ever before. 📈 Impressive response rates: Nearly 25% of candidate contacts lead to positive responses, with almost half responding within just nine hours. 💼 For recruiters: Find the right candidate. Smart Sourcing means AI-suggested candidates based on job requirements, complementing traditional keyword and qualification searches. 👩‍💼 For jobseekers: Find the right job. Creating an Indeed profile will lead to being matched with the right companies, helping you take the next step in your career. #SmartSourcing #AI #RecruitmentInnovation #TalentAcquisition #Indeed #Jobseekers https://lnkd.in/eCD_byxk

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One topic we discussed during our fair #zukunftpersonal with some HR professionals: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐚𝐬-𝐚-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞. What works best? 🤔 The decision between headhunting and recruiting-as-a-service is not an easy one, and there are several factors to consider. These two approaches each offer their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice depends on your company’s specific requirements and objectives That is why I decided to write a short blog post, highlighting the Pro's and Con's of each approach to help you in the decision making process. One tip: Do not choose a one fits all solution. Rather make it position specific and work with a recruiting agency that can adapt flexibility to your needs 🚀 Read now: https://lnkd.in/eTp7xMwk What approach will you use to #recruit the best talents for your team?

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🌐 The Role of Language Openness and Diversity 💙 The IT industry is globally interconnected, yet many companies in Germany struggle with a shortage of IT professionals. At JLink connecting experts GmbH, we recommend a simple yet forward-thinking solution: being open to candidates who do not speak German fluently. 🌍💡 Experience shows that talent knows no boundaries. Many clients have been able to fill their IT positions more quickly with English-speaking professionals. Diversity and inclusion enhance innovation and lead to better solutions. 🌈🤝 A satisfied client said, "JLink opened our eyes to the possibilities offered by English-speaking candidates. With their help, we were able to fill our vacant IT position more quickly." 🚀💬 We support flexible working models and firmly believe that language openness and diversity are crucial steps in overcoming the IT skills shortage. Let's work together to strengthen your team and advance your company! 🏢💙 Send your CV to itjobs@jlink.de #ITSkillsShortage #Recruitment #SAP #Salesforce #AI #Data #Cloud #Software #JLink #Diversity #GlobalTalent #TechExecutive #Leadership #Digitalization #Innovation #Language #RemoteWork #Hiring #Management #India #Asia #USA #Europe #Germany

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The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany's top personnel consultants, and MU is keeping its place as one of the top 40 recruitment consultancies. In collaboration with The IQ Company, The Handelsblatt Research Institute has identified the 40 leading HR consulting companies of 2024. They used the reviews of over 20,500 employees from 2,800 companies as well as the opinions of around 48,000 managers and human resources managers. Whilst doing the review, Handelsblatt also took the opportunity to do a study to look at the biggest challenges that recruiters currently face. The need for AI experts is reflected in the study, where AI and robotics have significantly risen in importance among industry topics. The study also identifies digitalisation and sustainability as top priorities for HR consultants in Germany, reflecting the country's need for managers capable of driving structural change. You can find the online article from Handelsblatt entitled “These are the best HR consultants in Germany” here: https://lnkd.in/di4SGGfT Thank you, Handelsblatt for again recognising MU as a top recruitment firm in Germany! Read more in our press room here: https://lnkd.in/dq4NTmd5

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The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany's top personnel consultants, and MU is keeping its place as one of the top 40 recruitment consultancies. In collaboration with The IQ Company, The Handelsblatt Research Institute has identified the 40 leading HR consulting companies of 2024. They used the reviews of over 20,500 employees from 2,800 companies as well as the opinions of around 48,000 managers and human resources managers. Whilst doing the review, Handelsblatt also took the opportunity to do a study to look at the biggest challenges that recruiters currently face. The need for AI experts is reflected in the study, where AI and robotics have significantly risen in importance among industry topics. The study also identifies digitalisation and sustainability as top priorities for HR consultants in Germany, reflecting the country's need for managers capable of driving structural change. You can find the online article from Handelsblatt entitled “These are the best HR consultants in Germany” here: https://lnkd.in/gs6i6VUX Thank you, Handelsblatt for again recognising MU as a top recruitment firm in Germany! Read more in our press room here: https://lnkd.in/gh_jWyFi

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The Handelsblatt Research Institute has once again identified Germany's top personnel consultants, and MU is keeping its place as one of the top 40 recruitment consultancies. In collaboration with The IQ Company, The Handelsblatt Research Institute has identified the 40 leading HR consulting companies of 2024. They used the reviews of over 20,500 employees from 2,800 companies as well as the opinions of around 48,000 managers and human resources managers. Whilst doing the review, Handelsblatt also took the opportunity to do a study to look at the biggest challenges that recruiters currently face. The need for AI experts is reflected in the study, where AI and robotics have significantly risen in importance among industry topics. The study also identifies digitalisation and sustainability as top priorities for HR consultants in Germany, reflecting the country's need for managers capable of driving structural change. You can find the online article from Handelsblatt entitled “These are the best HR consultants in Germany” here: https://lnkd.in/d85ec_PE Thank you, Handelsblatt for again recognising MU as a top recruitment firm in Germany! Read more in our press room here: https://lnkd.in/dAX9Pcgf

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Create an ‘Ask Me Anything’ round for your candidates. That is my biggest takeaway from my day at OMR. So many companies are running interviewer led/top down processes. In a competitive hiring market, this isn’t enough. Have the candidate interview you. It will: - Offer more transparency - Build more trust - Symbolise servant leadership - The candidates line of questioning will tell you a lot 😉 - Align leadership on strategic goals - Gain an edge on your competition Try it, it works.

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Recruiting & KI: die Chance auf mehr Diversität https://lnkd.in/de7S7mVH AI is revolutionizing HR and Compliance, bringing innovative tools to the forefront that numerous companies are already utilizing. One key area of impact is in creating job advertisements. AI can also streamline the candidate selection process, saving valuable time. As highlighted in the "Powercouple AI & Work Environment" event, AI has the potential to break down stereotypes by operating without emotional bias. However, the effectiveness of AI in reducing discrimination hinges on the quality of the data it is fed. It's crucial to remember that AI can only be as unbiased as the input it receives. #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #Innovation At this event I was sharing exciting news from our Global Business Program FH Joanneum For the first time, 8.March.2024 Graz, Austria, students from Korea, China, Brazil, Spain,.. had the opportunity to take their "HR Management for Humans" exams in their native languages. By leveraging #AI technology for translations into English and German, we're not only enhancing accessibility but also ensuring that assessments are fair and truly reflective of the students' knowledge. This is a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. #GlobalEducation #InnovationInLearning #HRManagement VOESI-WOMENinICT EU4DUAL - The European Dual Studies University AIDEdu Project CoFunded by EU simplifAI ARS - Akademie für Recht, Steuern & Wirtschaft #EU #students #universities #Erasmus

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🎉 𝗜'𝗺 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗼'𝘀 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗢 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! As a partner providing tailormade leadership development programs to its clients Junto's belief is that People & Culture needs to have a seat at the C-level table - ultimately business performance can only be sustainably reached through and with people 💡 I couldn't agree more - and I'm thus very much looking forward to work with Junto's founders Marius Hepp and Johannes Schnell-Kretschmer, helping them to develop innovative products that help people teams to unleash their full potential 🚀 Couldn't be happier to do so in the amazing community of three thought leaders who already represent the people function at the C-level table, too: 💪 Annika in der Beek, who I deeply admire for breaking down the most complicated issues to their essence to build solutions out of them and who was recently appointed Statista's first ever CPO 💪 Roxana Dobrescu, a professional globetrotter in the work context, well-versed and who led people teams through hypergrowth at Glovo and now as CPO at commercetools 💪 Miriam Sternitzky (née Rabung), who I highly appreciate for being a tireless networker, for bringing people together and for being a role model for sharing is caring and who serves now as CPO at Westwing after a dream career in the firm I believe that to shape the future of HR, it will take more than just us - it will require an entire village: ➡️ Who are the People & Culture leaders who have inspired you the most? Tag them in the comments 👇 #hrrocks #chrocouncil #junto #leadership

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Grand day at #AWSSummitBerlin. kudos to AWS - amazing fusion of exchange in a great setting! IMHO, this Berlin event is best practice for business and social trust building In addition, the Summit was packed with insights on expertise, hands-on learning for tech teams and leadership. Key Takeaways: - AWS sets the bar high —a prime setting for top-tier networking, and for real-time continuous learning in a massive agenda of open sessions with experts. 🌐 -Generative AI's potential to transform customer experiences and boost productivity was a major focus. 🤖 - Standout session: Learned heaps about the Snowflake  #Cortex Large Language Model Functions and Amazon #Bedrock. These tools are crafting the future of productivity and customer experience. Use case: Automotive ❓ Where are your most surprising use cases for GenAI?  ❓ What's your source for hands-on learning?  Hibernian Recruitment GmbH  #genai #llm

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  🚀 Turn quiet quitters into engaged employees via meaningfulness 📊   The Engagement Index Germany 2023 report uncovers a concerning trend: 45% of German employees are actively seeking new opportunities or open to offers from other employers. Even more alarming, 19% of German employees were actively disengaged from their work, posing significant challenges to productivity and the economy, with estimated annual losses between €132.6 and €167.2 billion. Most concerning is the fact that millions of human beings feel their work does not contribute to living a meaningful life.   Despite these challenges, transformation opportunities exist. At Voluntās, we focus on fostering meaningfulness at work and aligning employees with a higher purpose to mitigate these effects. Voluntās is dedicated to realizing human potential in organizations and society. We believe that every individual has the capacity to grow, innovate, and positively impact their environment and the world.   I'm eager to hear your insights. How can German companies reverse this trend and cultivate a culture of engagement, purpose, and meaningfulness?   #Meaningfulness #Voluntas #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #Germany #GallupInsights #EngagementIndex2023 🌟📈

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How are topics such as DE&I, AI and Culture Add influencing the recruitment of executive roles? Caroline Gellrich- van Brakel, Page Executive Germany & CEE Senior Partner, discussed these among other trends in an Executive Search Round Table organized by the German HR magazine #Personalwirtschaft 👉 Check out Caroline’s last post for further insights https://shorturl.at/jan12 Or read the magazine’s full article https://shorturl.at/nEmRU #PageGroup #PageExecutive #ExecutiveRecruitment #DEI #CulturalAdd

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Yesterday we rocked our fourth #AI Masterclass, diving deep into "AI-driven recruiting." Huge shoutout to Lisa Schätz , Daniela Langebner and Maximilian Terpotitz for sharing their knowledge with us on where and how to unleash the magic of ChatGPD in recruiting. 🌟 We've looked at the benefits and pitfalls and mastered the art of using prompts to uncover the most interesting insights. It will definitly change the way to find the best leaders for tomorrow! #talentor #leadersfortomorrow #AI #recruiting

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