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  • LHH Launches HR & Talent Advisory Practice

    LHH Launches HR & Talent Advisory Practice

    Partnering to transform and align talent ecosystems, people strategy, and the AI-era workforce for business impact.

    NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2026 / LHH, a global leader in integrated talent solutions and a global business unit of the Adecco Group, launches its HR & Talent Advisory practice to partner with executives to optimize people strategies and deliver enterprise outcomes across the workforce.

    Why This Matters Now

    • Continuous disruption, financial pressures, fragmented workforces, accelerating AI adoption, and persistent skill gaps are constantly driving senior leaders to review and evolve talent strategies at an unprecedented rate.

    • LHH HR & Talent Advisory partners across organizations, bringing the full suite of human capital capabilities to support clients in achieving workforce goals.

    • By integrating Leadership, Talent & Culture, Organizational Transformation & Change, and Workforce Strategy & Skills, leaders can drive meaningful change with a holistic, enterprise-wide approach to talent.

    LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory Turns Workforce Challenges into Business Advantage

    Organizations increasingly face systemic workforce transformation challenges. LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory turns insight into action, supporting clients from strategy through implementation with measurable growth and business outcomes. What sets LHH apart is an end-to-end view of the talent journey across all levels, translating root-cause insight into practical implementation with the human experience at the center.

    The new practice leverages 60+ years of talent experience, proprietary global data, and practitioner-led consulting to deliver clear business outcomes across three critical areas:

    • Building Capability and Ways of Working

    • Enabling Organizational Agility

    • Creating a Future-Ready Workforce

    Executive Quotes

    “Executives are tackling nuanced, high-stakes decisions across the talent journey that directly impact their business performance,” says John Morgan, LHH President, Career Transition & Mobility, Leadership Development & Coaching, and HR & Talent Advisory. “Our HR & Talent Advisory team combines decades of hands-on, world-class experience to deliver human-centered guidance in partnership with leaders. By combining deep expertise in leadership, culture, organizational design, and workforce strategy, we help organizations navigate change and drive reinvention that benefits both people and the business.”

    “Workforce challenges are rarely isolated; they span culture, technology, processes, and talent,” says Ben Smytheman, SVP HR & Talent Advisory. “Our role is to help HR and senior leaders view the full picture, identify the connections that matter, and translate complex challenges into practical, actionable solutions. By leveraging the depth and breadth of our workforce solutions expertise, we help organizations enhance performance and achieve tangible business results.”

    Leadership Announcements

    LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory practice is led by SVP HR & Talent Advisory, Ben Smytheman, a Chartered Psychologist and Chartered HR Fellow. The team consists of seasoned global experts with more than 60 years of combined advisory experience across talent, leadership, and organizational transformation.

    LHH’s global Advisory Center of Excellence (CoE) includes senior practice leaders and subject matter experts who will lead LHH’s global Advisory expertise, thought leadership, technology, and analytics.

    Darren Philpott leads LHH’s global Advisory CoE as VP, Workforce Strategy & Innovation, HR & Talent Advisory. Building on leadership roles at IBM, Vodafone, Barclays, and Clifford Chance, Philpott’s career spans partnering with business leaders to build and transform organizations, aligning enterprise leadership, people, and culture transformation to deliver lasting business impact. Philpott is a Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist working across all sectors, specializing in technology, banking, and telecoms with expertise in organizational transformation, people and talent strategies, and leadership.

    Stephanie DeHaven joins LHH as VP, Regional Director, North America, HR & Talent Advisory. With more than 20 years at Accenture, DeHaven led a $100M+ consulting portfolio and managed global teams delivering complex transformational programs. DeHaven also served as Chief People Officer, advising Fortune 100 executives, and brings experience in leading large-scale organizational change and shaping people-centric solutions to today’s toughest business challenges.

    Marie Shaw moves to LHH’s new practice to lead the European Division as VP, Regional Director, EMEA, HR & Talent Advisory. With more than two decades in strategic HR, business, talent, and client leadership roles at multinationals like Siemens and global consulting firms, Shaw’s experience is extensive. Shaw has led complex global portfolios across sectors, notably with specialisms in life sciences, engineering, and manufacturing, advising C-suite stakeholders and shaping integrated people strategies that link talent, commercial growth, and transformation.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is LHH HR & Talent Advisory?

    A: LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory is a strategic advisory practice that helps workforce leaders optimize people strategies and deliver enterprise outcomes across the workforce, partnering with them from discovery to design and implementation. It provides expert practitioner-led guidance across leadership, culture, organizational design, and workforce strategy, turning insight into action through integrated, executable solutions that shape the entire talent journey across all levels of the organization.

    Q: Who does LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory support and partner with?

    A: LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory enables leaders to drive complex strategy in a fast-changing environment shaped by continuous disruption, accelerating AI adoption, and evolving workforce needs. LHH works as a strategic thought partner, collaborating with executives to shape and implement workforce, leadership, and culture strategies that align talent ecosystems and people strategy to business outcomes, while prioritizing the human experience.

    Q: How is LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory different from traditional consulting?

    A: LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory is led by seasoned practitioners who have run HR, talent, and business functions and understand what it takes to move from strategy toimplementation. LHH brings a unique perspective across the entire talent journey, with deep insight into individual implications as well as enterprise needs, and how to make change work in practice. By connecting leadership, culture, organizational design, and workforce strategy, LHH works alongside executives to implement practical, data-informed solutions that drive measurable growth performance and business outcomes.

    Q: What types of challenges does LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory help solve?

    A: LHH’s HR & Talent Advisory helps organizations address systemic workforce challenges across three critical areas:

    • Building Capability & Ways of Working: Working with organizations to unlock and align leadership and talent capability to ensure client’s leaders and teams can stay ahead in an evolving corporate landscape. Through close collaboration, the LHH HR & Talent Advisory team identifies the most transformative opportunities in culture, leadership and talent, driving growth for both people and the business, even as conditions change.

    • Enabling Organizational Agility: Collaborating with organizations to keep operating models competitive in an evolving market and ensuring a client’s business remains responsive to change. By reducing friction, simplifying complexity and supporting leaders and HR teams through transformation, the LHH HR & Talent Advisory practice makes change practical and human so organizations can adapt and grow with confidence.

    • Creating a Future-Ready Workforce: Helping to future-proof an organization’s workforce by providing the data and insight needed to navigate the unknown. By understanding future skills supply and demand and translating internal and external insight into practical outcomes, the LHH HR & Talent Advisory practice reduces uncertainty, mitigates risk and strengthens readiness for navigating future needs.

    Learn more at: lhh.com/en-us/organizations/talent-advisory

    About LHH

    LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

    LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From advising organizational change, to hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

    We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with business strategies and cultures, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

    LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

    Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

    LHH. A beautiful working world.

    To learn more about LHH, visit: lhh.com.

    Media Contact

    PR@lhh.com

    SOURCE: LHH

    View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

  • LHH Launches Retained Executive Search Practice in the US

    LHH Launches Retained Executive Search Practice in the US

    With 64% of U.S. executives planning to change roles within the next three years, LHH expands its client solutions with its new US Retained Executive Search Practice designed to help organizations secure the leaders who will shape the future of work.

    NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / LHH, a global leader in interconnected talent solutions and a division of the Adecco Group, announces the launch of its new Retained Executive Search Practice in the United States, marking a significant expansion of its global professional recruitment capabilities. The new practice helps organizations close critical executive leadership gaps through a highly personalized, consultative approach. Powered by LHH’s data‑driven insight and integrated talent solutions ecosystem, it ensures each leadership appointment strengthens performance, culture, and long‑term growth.

    Executive Quotes

    “Leadership mobility is accelerating at a pace we haven’t seen before,” said Nicole Gable, LHH U.S. Country President and President of North America Recruitment Solutions. “Organizations face unprecedented pressure to build leadership teams that drive results and adapt confidently in uncertain markets. LHH’s Retained Executive Search Practice is built for this reality; we use deep talent intelligence and a personalized, consultative approach to ensure each appointment is aligned with strategic goals, culture, and long-term value. Our commitment is to help clients turn leadership from a vulnerability into a true competitive advantage.”

    “After two decades in executive recruiting, I’ve seen that successful leadership appointments depend on far more than an impressive track record,” said Aram Lulla, newly appointed Executive Search Leader, U.S., at LHH. “In today’s environment of rapid transformation, organizations need leaders whose capabilities align precisely with business strategy, culture, and market opportunity. That requires a search process grounded in rigorous talent intelligence, nuanced market insight, and true partnership between client and advisor. What drew me to LHH is its unique approach: the combination of global scale, deep talent data, and an interconnected system that supports leaders throughout every stage of their career journey. At the C-suite level, no two transitions are alike. Our Retained Executive Search Practice is built to deliver the level of personalization, excellence, and care these moments deserve, helping organizations secure leaders who not only fit today’s needs but are ready to shape tomorrow’s opportunities.”

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Why is LHH launching Retained Executive Search in the U.S. now?
    A: Leadership mobility is accelerating. Our research shows that 64% of U.S. executives plan to make a career move within three years, and one in three new leaders struggle to find their footing in the first year. As organizations face continuous transformation, they need trusted partners who can help them attract, assess, and support senior leaders capable of driving strategic impact from day one.

    Q: What differentiates LHH Retained Executive Search Practice from other firms?
    A: LHH offers an interconnected talent solutions ecosystem that connects executive recruitment with leadership development, upskilling, and career transition, ensuring leaders succeed not just at placement, but throughout their career journey. Our approach combines the precision of a highly specialized search firm with the reach and resources of a global talent partner.

    Q: What industries or roles does the new practice focus on?
    A: The U.S. Retained Executive Search Practice serves clients across sectors, including technology, life sciences, healthcare, industrials, financial services, consumer goods and professional services, specializing in senior-level and mission-critical placements that shape organizational strategy.

    Q: How does AI factor into leadership selection and development?
    A: Our research shows AI and digital fluency are now the top-rated leadership capabilities. LHH leverages data-driven insights to evaluate these competencies while maintaining a human-centered approach that selects for adaptability, empathy, and communication, qualities essential for leading through transformation. On the development side, LHH also provides AI upskilling programs specific for C-level leadership through its tech upskilling brand General Assembly, customized with executive tailored coaching in these practices through EZRA, LHH’s coaching business.

    Recent General Assembly research shows that less than half of companies offer leadership-specific AI training leaving a critical gap in leadership readiness to deliver on AI transformation goals. Using a comprehensive approach for enterprise leaders, LHH’s AI Leadership Transformation Program is designed for strategic leaders from mid-level manager to c-suite, going beyond upskilling technical knowledge, to equip leaders to create conditions for lasting change.

    Supporting Data

    • LHH’s recently released Executive Search report (Executive Talent Strategies for a New Era) shows that 64% of U.S. executives and 59% globally plan to change roles within the next three years, signaling a surge in leadership mobility.

    • In the same report, two-thirds of executives plan to leave their current organizations entirely, heightening the urgency for succession planning and leadership pipeline development.

    • One in three newly appointed leaders report a lack of confidence in their ability to perform within the first 12 months, underscoring the need for tailored onboarding and ongoing support.

    • The top skills sought in today’s leaders include collaboration, strategic thinking, communication, and adaptability complemented by AI and digital fluency, now the most valued leadership capability.

    • LHH’s Retained Executive Search Practice integrates human insight with advanced talent intelligence and aligns leadership placement with the company’s broader suite of services, creating a seamless, end-to-end career journey for organizations and individuals.

    For more information on LHH’s U.S. Retained Executive Search Practice, visit:

    lhh.com/en-us/organisations/recruitment-solutions/executive-search.

    About LHH
    LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

    LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

    We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with business strategies and cultures, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

    LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

    Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.
    LHH. A beautiful working world.

    To learn more about LHH, visit: lhh.com.

    Media Contact
    PR@lhh.com

    SOURCE: LHH

    View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

  • LHH Releases 2026 Annual Salary Guide Report Amidst Changing Workforce Dynamics

    86% of workers feel confident they can find a new job within six months, and 57% of workers globally are considering changing jobs. Business continuity now depends on talent adaptability, not just market performance.

    NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / LHH, the integrated professional talent solutions provider and global business unit of the Adecco Group, today releases its annual staple report, The 2026 LHH Salary Guide, offering a comprehensive look at current workforce trends and compensation benchmarks across over 10 industries.

    With skills gaps widening and AI changing how work is done, salary considerations are also evolving. The guide provides leaders with actionable benchmarks and insights to inform workforce planning and pay decisions across benefits, talent mobility, workplace flexibility and transforming job responsibilities.

    AI is reshaping the future of roles across organizations, doubling its presence in the workplace impacting how companies decide how to hire, structure teams and compensate employees. Job roles are being redesigned as AI takes on repeatable, rules-based tasks while demand grows for skills such as AI literacy, data fluency and ethical reasoning. Admin based and cross-functional roles are expanding at the top of organizations for more strategic reasoning while basic automated positions decline.

    Employers are rethinking which skills are most valuable and adjust compensation strategies accordingly to skills as traditional job titles are losing meaning. According to the guide, 87% of organizations expect skills shortages within the next year and 90% report better hiring outcomes through skills-first recruiting. Companies are placing less emphasis on degrees and more on adaptability, problem-solving and leadership potential, differentiating how talent is evaluated and compensated in today’s workforce.

    “As technology accelerates and expectations shift, how we value work is evolving,” said Nicole Gable, North America President of Recruitment Solutions. “The 2025 LHH Salary Guide gives leaders the data and foresight to make strategic pay decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term priorities. Leading through transformation requires compensation approaches that are adaptable to both employee purpose and performance, supporting careers and the future of work. At LHH, we share the responsibility of helping organizations navigate this defining moment and stay at the forefront of pay practices.”

    The 2026 LHH Salary Guide highlights that compensation is only one part of workforce competitiveness. While salary remains important, flexibility, purpose and benefits are increasingly driving retention and engagement. Key findings include that 40% of workers would leave their job for greater flexibility and 26% for better work-life balance.

    A high majority of U.S. employees (89%) say a sense of belonging is critical to job satisfaction, underscoring the need for employers to consider a broader range of factors in recruitment decisions, from pay alone to total rewards and overall employee experience.

    Designing compensation models to support future-ready talent strategies prioritizes:

    • AI-literacy: building teams that use embedded technology strategically, with holistic behavior frameworks and role-specific coaching rather than superficially.

    • Skills-focus: hiring for potential, mobility and learning over credentials.

    • Human-centricity: fostering trust, clear purpose and mobility pathways as core business levers.

    • Structural agility: designing workforces to scale, flex and adapt as needs shift.

    • Driving leadership: empowering managers to communicate, engage and guide employees through change.

    To view the full LHH 2026 Salary Guide, visit: info.lhh.com/us/en/lhh/salary-guide.

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    About LHH

    LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

    LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

    We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with business strategies and cultures, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

    LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

    Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

    LHH. A beautiful working world.

    To learn more about LHH, visit: lhh.com.

    Media Contact

    PR@lhh.com

    SOURCE: LHH

    View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

  • 69% of Teams Change Priorities Quarterly, Highlighting Strain on Managers and Need for Skills-Based Hiring, LHH Report Shows

    69% of Teams Change Priorities Quarterly, Highlighting Strain on Managers and Need for Skills-Based Hiring, LHH Report Shows

    Frequent disruption drive burnout, disengagement, and call for agile skills-focused strategies in recruitment and retention.

    NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 17, 2025 / LHH, the integrated professional talent solutions provider and global business unit of the Adecco Group, today releases its “Teams at Work: Workload, Well‑being & Resilience,“ report providing insights to rebuild talent strategies for more agile workforces.

    Research finds that organizations are struggling to match the pace of change in today’s workplace.

    Key Findings:

    • Priority Shifts: LHH research finds that 69% of workplace teams shift key priorities at least quarterly. This frequency of change causes ongoing disruption for employees across all levels, resulting in sustained pressure on managers.

    • Manager Strain: 57% of middle managers report working 47+ hours per week, frequently contending with unclear or conflicting business goals. Half say meeting time has increased, and managers report the greatest impact from rising workload demands. These pressures are leaving the critical foundation of the workforce overstretched and at risk of burnout.

    • Layoff Fallout: 45% of employees affected by colleague layoffs experience higher workloads; 50% report increased stress following staff reductions. One in three employees (33%) feel more disengaged or irritable. However, only 28% of executives recognize this workforce anxiety, showing a disconnect between leadership and employee sentiment.

    • Resource Strategy Shifts: Only 18% of managers believe simply increasing headcount improves effectiveness. Instead, 35% of directors identify clearer communication of goals and priorities as key to productivity.

    • Skills-Based Approach: According to Adecco Group research cited by LHH, only 10% of organizations qualify as “future-ready.” Of these, 65% are moving from a jobs-based to a skills-based approach in workforce planning (Adecco Group, 2025).

    Executive Insight
    “Talent strategies for building future-ready workforces must adapt. You cannot plan for every change, but when priorities change frequently, hiring based on job descriptions alone does not enable agility. Organizations must focus on adaptable, cross-functional skills and a learning mindset. This shift empowers both employees and employers to navigate transitions and create resilient, future-ready teams,” said Nicole Gable, President, LHH North America.

    LHH Solutions
    LHH supports organizations in building resilience and momentum at all stages of the talent journey:

    • In recruitment, sourcing agile talent to drive evolving organizational goals.

    • During development, delivering technical and human skills training to help managers and leaders navigate ongoing change and disruption.

    • In career mobility, enabling internal mobility programs to maximize organizational talent potential.

    • Through career transition, offering specialized programs that protect morale and sustain productivity during workforce changes.

    For more insights, download the full “Teams at Work: Workload, Wellbeing & Resilience” report.

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    About LHH
    LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

    LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

    We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with business strategies and cultures, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

    LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

    Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

    LHH. A beautiful working world.
    To learn more about LHH, visit: lhh.com.

    Media Contact
    PR@lhh.com

    SOURCE: LHH

    View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

  • LHH Report Shows 69% of Teams Change Priorities Quarterly, Highlighting Strain on Managers and Need for Skills-Based Hiring

    LHH Report Shows 69% of Teams Change Priorities Quarterly, Highlighting Strain on Managers and Need for Skills-Based Hiring

    Frequent disruption drive burnout, disengagement, and call for agile skills-focused strategies in recruitment and retention.

    NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / LHH, the integrated professional talent solutions provider and global business unit of the Adecco Group, today releases its “Teams at Work: Workload, Well‑being & Resilience,” report providing insights to rebuild talent strategies for more agile workforces.

    Research finds that organizations are struggling to match the pace of change in today’s workplace.

    Key Findings:

    • Priority Shifts: LHH research finds that 69% of workplace teams shift key priorities at least quarterly. This frequency of change causes ongoing disruption for employees across all levels, resulting in sustained pressure on managers.

    • Manager Strain: 57% of middle managers report working 47+ hours per week, frequently contending with unclear or conflicting business goals. Half say meeting time has increased, and managers report the greatest impact from rising workload demands. These pressures are leaving the critical foundation of the workforce overstretched and at risk of burnout.

    • Layoff Fallout: 45% of employees affected by colleague layoffs experience higher workloads; 50% report increased stress following staff reductions. One in three employees (33%) feel more disengaged or irritable. However, only 28% of executives recognize this workforce anxiety, showing a disconnect between leadership and employee sentiment.

    • Resource Strategy Shifts: Only 18% of managers believe simply increasing headcount improves effectiveness. Instead, 35% of directors identify clearer communication of goals and priorities as key to productivity.

    • Skills-Based Approach: According to Adecco Group research cited by LHH, only 10% of organizations qualify as “future-ready.” Of these, 65% are moving from a jobs-based to a skills-based approach in workforce planning (Adecco Group, 2025).

    Executive Insight

    “Talent strategies for building future-ready workforces must adapt. You cannot plan for every change, but when priorities change frequently, hiring based on job descriptions alone does not enable agility. Organizations must focus on adaptable, cross-functional skills and a learning mindset. This shift empowers both employees and employers to navigate transitions and create resilient, future-ready teams,” said Nicole Gable, President, LHH North America.

    LHH Solutions

    LHH supports organizations in building resilience and momentum at all stages of the talent journey:

    • In recruitment, sourcing agile talent to drive evolving organizational goals.

    • During development, delivering technical and human skills training to help managers and leaders navigate ongoing change and disruption.

    • In career mobility, enabling internal mobility programs to maximize organizational talent potential.

    • Through career transition, offering specialized programs that protect morale and sustain productivity during workforce changes.

    For more insights, download the full “Teams at Work: Workload, Wellbeing & Resilience” report at: info.lhh.com/us/en/lhh/salary-guide.

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    About LHH

    LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

    LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

    We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with business strategies and cultures, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

    LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

    Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

    LHH. A beautiful working world.

    To learn more about LHH, visit: lhh.com.

    Media Contact

    PR@lhh.com

    SOURCE: LHH

    View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

  • LHH’s General Assembly and EZRA Brands Launch AI Leadership Transformation Program: Pioneering Multi-Faceted Learning for Future-Ready Leaders

    Only 34% of global leaders have undergone AI-specific leadership training. This new program bridges this gap, empowering leaders to confidently steer AI-driven change.

    NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / LHH, the integrated professional talent solutions provider and global business unit of the Adecco Group, today announced the launch of the AI Leadership Transformation Program. The six-month program combines General Assembly’s expert-led AI curriculum with EZRA’s digital coaching to equip leaders with the skills and confidence needed to lead successful teams in an AI-first workforce.

    Recent General Assembly research shows that less than half of companies offer leadership-specific AI training leaving a critical gap in leadership readiness to deliver on AI transformation goals.

    A Comprehensive Approach for Enterprise Leaders

    The AI Leadership Transformation Program is designed specifically for enterprise-level strategic leaders from mid-level manager to c-suite. Going beyond technical knowledge, it equips leaders to create conditions for lasting change by:

    • Fostering open environments that encourage experimentation.

    • Applying change management best practices to support individuals frictionlessly.

    • Building continuous learning cultures to sustain adoption.

    Program Components

    • General Assembly’s AI for Leaders: Superpowered Track: An intensive curriculum covering agentic AI strategy, implementation frameworks and ethical governance. Leaders learn to integrate AI strategically across organizational levels and unlock enterprise-wide value.

    • EZRA’s 1:1 Coaching: Personalized coaching ensures behavioral change through daily workflow integration. Certified GenAI specialist coaches translate AI expertise into sustainable leadership habits.

    • Expert Speaker Series: Three dedicated 1-hour sessions featuring Fortune 500 AI leaders, academics and industry pioneers provide real-world insights.

    • Leadership Development Sessions: Group-based sessions empower leadership teams to collaboratively address AI transformation challenges and drive strategic alignment.

    “Successful AI transformations start at the top, with the leaders who set strategic direction, control budgets and guide digital transformation,” said Daniele Grassi, CEO of General Assembly. “This program is designed exclusively for leaders to build the knowledge, confidence and skills to lead AI transformation and unlock the full value of AI investments.”

    “The biggest barrier to AI transformation isn’t technology, it’s a leader’s mindset,” said Nick Goldberg, CEO of EZRA. “Leaders can pour over AI strategy, but real change happens when coaching rewires how they operate day-to-day. This program is not just teaching AI skills; it’s inviting leaders to shift behaviors within themselves to embrace and see value from investments in AI. This is where real change happens.”

    Proof of Impact

    An EZRA case study with a top global tech company demonstrated measurable behavioral change from the coaching component:

    • Nearly 40% of participants increased their use of GenAI in decision-making.

    • Over 20% expanded AI use in prioritization and routine task management.

    • Confidence and understanding of ethical AI use rose by more than 10%.

    Urgent Need for Leadership AI Training

    Adecco Group research underscores the need for programs like this: only 10% of organizations are considered future-ready, and just one-third of leaders are engaging with AI development initiatives. Only 34% of surveyed leaders participated in AI training tailored to leadership in the past year, and fewer than half are confident in their teams’ AI knowledge.

    To learn more about the AI Leadership Transformation Program, visit the Leadership Transformation Program.

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    About General Assembly

    General Assembly (GA), an LHH brand, is the leading talent and upskilling partner that helps individuals and businesses acquire the real skills required to succeed in an increasingly complex technological era. Founded in 2011 to make tech-centric jobs accessible to anyone and meet the demand of fast-growing tech companies, GA evolved into a center of excellence in training people from all backgrounds to upgrade their practical knowledge of tech skills now required in every company and in any role. With a global presence, hands-on instruction, and a passionate alumni community, GA gives learners 360-degree support as they take the next step in their career journey. General Assembly is part of LHH, the professional talent solutions arm of The Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. GA matches the right talent to business needs. All day, every day: GA puts real skills to work.

    About EZRA

    A leading global coaching and learning provider, EZRA, an LHH brand is revolutionizing the way businesses approach employee development by leveraging the power of behavioral science to break down barriers and make professional coaching accessible to everyone.

    Through its global network of over 2,000 world-class, accredited coaches, EZRA has already helped thousands of companies and teams across 140 countries quantifiably improve performance, employee retention and promotion rates with more than 800,000 sessions delivered. Companies using EZRA today include AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, General Electric, Kraft Heinz, Microsoft and Spotify.

    Established in 2019, EZRA is the coaching arm of LHH, part of The Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company.

    To learn more about EZRA, visit: https://helloezra.com.

    About LHH

    LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

    LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

    We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with business strategies and cultures, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

    LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

    Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

    LHH. A beautiful working world.

    To learn more about LHH, visit: lhh.com.

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    PR@lhh.com

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  • LHH Executive Search Research Finds Nearly 60% of Leaders Plan to Change Roles Within the Next Three Years

    Two-thirds of executives plan to leave their current company, signaling a need to rethink succession planning and build stronger leadership pipelines.

    NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2025 / LHH, the integrated professional talent solutions provider and global business unit of the Adecco Group, today releases its report reviewing the current state of executive search and transition processes.

    View from the C-Suite: Executive Talent Strategies for a New Era, draws on perspectives from more than 4,600 executives worldwide and highlights the trends reshaping leadership, from evolving career paths to the skills organizations value most in a rapidly changing business environment. The report also outlines strategies for building leadership teams capable of navigating complexity, driving transformation, and creating lasting impact.

    Nearly six in ten executives expect to make a career move within the next three years, indicating a need for organizations to future-proof leadership strategies with succession planning and talent strategies that retain and develop top leaders. The report offers actionable insights to help organizations elevate executive search as a strategic priority, build world-class leadership teams, and equip leaders to succeed in an era of rapid change and unprecedented opportunity.

    One in three newly appointed executives says they do not feel confident in their ability to perform within the first year of a new role, and almost just as many executives lack confidence in their leadership team’s ability to perform. Of the executives surveyed, 30% also indicated wanting to develop new skills as a top-rated reason for their departure. Trust, support and the ongoing skills-gaps across all stages of talent development, including leadership, point to broader overarching challenges of continued vacancies if there is risk of underprepared successors.

    At the same time, the skill set organizations look for in leaders is shifting. Technical expertise is no longer the sole differentiator, but rather soft skills such as collaboration, strategic thinking and communication top the list of must-have qualities. Executives who can adapt, inspire and drive transformation are in highest demand, underscoring the value of human-centered leadership.

    However, technology is still crucial to understanding the leaders at the forefront of workforce transformation. More than a third of executives say AI and digital fluency are the most critical capabilities for leadership teams. Leading AI success across organizations requires senior leaders who can integrate the technology responsibly, aligned with strategy and scale across the enterprise.

    “Leadership is being redefined. To stay ahead, organizations need executive talent strategies that identify and recruit leaders with the right skills and provide the right support, empathy and partnership they need to succeed in complex, changing environments,” says Nicole Gable, North America Recruitment Solutions president at LHH. “The executives who make the biggest impact are those who blend human-centered skills with the ability to leverage technology to communicate vision, drive results and lead with purpose.”

    As the trusted leader in executive search, LHH connects organizations to leaders who bring expertise, passion and fresh perspectives. With a distinctly human approach and a focus on long-term partnerships, LHH delivers a boutique experience that creates long-lasting, strategic leadership outcomes from Executive Search to Executive Interim Management and leadership workforce planning from Talent Mapping to Executive Assessments.

    To read the full report and learn more about LHH Executive Search, visit: https://info.lhh.com/gbl/en/executive-search

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    About LHH

    LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

    LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

    We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with business strategies and cultures, delivering powerful, sustainable and measurable impact.

    LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

    Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

    LHH. A beautiful working world.

    To learn more about LHH, visit: lhh.com.

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    PR@lhh.com

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