Posts by Brian Cavataio
Vice President of Strategic Sourcing
In light of the unprecedented challenges gripping the global supply chain landscape, our team embarked on a mission to identify a true catalyst for change within our client’s organization. Our pursuit was not just for a candidate but for a transformative force – someone who excelled not only in stakeholder management but also possessed the…
Read MoreCircular Economy in Supply Chain Strategy: A Sustainable Path to Prosperity
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, companies are searching for strategies that address immediate challenges and build a foundation for sustainable success. One such strategy that’s gaining prominence is the integration of circular economy principles into supply chain management. This approach addresses the complexities of today’s business world and promises significant long-term benefits, from tax…
Read MoreTalent-Centric Solutions for Supply Chain
In a supply chain organization, talent-centric solutions involve strategies and practices prioritizing top talent recruitment, development, and retention to drive the company’s success. Given your background in recruiting and expertise in the global supply chain, here’s how talent-centric solutions can manifest in such organizations: Given our expertise in recruiting for supply chain roles, we can…
Read MoreRetention or Attracting Talent
We talked to a little over 1,800 people in 2022; out of the 1,800, 726 were executives for either Private Equity or Manufacturing companies. When we talked, the number one continuous answer we received as the top priority from the CEO or executive was on talent. We see that a Chief Supply Chain Officer is…
Read More4 Insights PE Firms want CFOs to Know
Many chief financial officers (CFOs) are excited by the opportunity to lead a private equity portfolio company’s financials. The position looks good on a resume and often comes with a certain prestige and monetary bump; however, many CFOs do not realize what it takes to be successful at a private equity-backed company. According to a…
Read MoreSenior Executive Diversity Talent Pool
In our case study of a Senior Executive Diversity Talent Pool, a global manufacturing company retained BWC Executive Group, LLC (BWC) to identify and profile top, diverse senior-level executives working at competitor companies and appropriate heavy equipment and automotive companies. The CEO set a strategy to transform the company’s senior leadership team by making it…
Read MoreHow to Discover Top Diverse Talent Your Competition is Missing
Companies frequently approach BWC Executive Group, LLC (BWC) to help them increase diversity at the senior executive level. Some corporate internal recruiting teams can’t find enough candidates that are women, Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). As a result, they cannot ensure a slate of finalists with at least two diverse candidates. (Just one…
Read MoreBuilding Company Culture
In business, values always come before culture. In Simon Sinek’s work, he offers a simple equation: values x behavior = culture. There is really no better way to say it. However, when many businesses start to do the work of defining their values, many seem to think it’s a big, drawn-out thing that will take…
Read MoreAchieve Diversity in the Workplace
A diverse workplace is a talented workplace. When you have diverse hiring practices, your company will employ the best talent in your industry. That diverse talent pool will boost productivity, engagement, and retention levels and increase your company’s reputation. It can even make your business more profitable. In fact, companies in the top 25 percent regarding…
Read More10 Ways to Speed Up Your Hiring Process
Finding qualified employees in a timely fashion is hard, and it only seems to be getting more difficult. Research shows that the average interview process has nearly doubled over the course of the last four years. While it is important to ensure that your candidates are qualified, an exceedingly slow process could very well filter…
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