When COVID-19 meets cybercrime

By Philippe Riboton, Managing Director at HR Partners International Executive Search. The large-scale adoption of work-from-home technologies, the increased activity on customer-facing networks and the greater use of online services all present fresh opportunities which cyberattackers have been quick to exploit in order to capitalize on the crisis. According to the US Federal Trade Commission […]

Coaching and the psychological cost of COVID-19

By Philippe Riboton, Managing Director at HR Partners International Executive Search. Facing the future in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis has provoked widespread uncertainty and insecurity. It is affecting all levels of professionals, employees and business leaders alike. Some of them turn to executive coaches in order to deal with their anxiety, strengthen their […]

The post-COVID office revolution

By Philippe Riboton, Managing Director at HR Partners International Executive Search. Although the headline proclaiming “the end of the office” is eye-catching, most professionals agree that COVID-19 will definitely not kill off the office. On the contrary they predict the “new normal” after the pandemic is over will reinforce the importance of the office. However […]