The Ayers Perspective
by William L. Ayers, Jr., VP & Business Unit Leader
 The Ayers Group has always been about high touch in our relationships with our clients – whether corporate, individuals in transition, or those we work with through our Organizational Effectiveness practice. We like to keep our finger on our clients’ collective pulse: What’s keeping them up at night? How are their concerns, challenges, plans and practices shifting?
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From The Director's Chair - A Renewed Focus on Growth and Talent Development
by Sue Howarth
 Earlier this year, Ayers Organizational Effectiveness Consulting Practice surveyed clients to get a sense of their priorities and what issues they see themselves facing after coming through such a difficult economic period. More than 60 HR executives - from a variety of industries - took part in the survey, which included several open-ended questions.
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Platinum Services - From Corporate Executive to Entrepreneur
Making the Leap
 During the last three years or so, we have observed that an increasing number of senior executives in transition from corporate positions are considering entrepreneurial options. Given that most have enjoyed successful careers in traditional corporate positions, why not continue in a role where they are experienced and comfortable? What is the draw of something potentially riskier: starting or purchasing a business, consulting, or going into the private equity world?
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Career Transition 2010 - Around the World of Ayers
A Focus on APAC
by Terry Ebert
.jpg?i=062410093116) It has been nearly two years since The Ayers Group began expanding into the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) working with BTI, a regional leader in retained search that is a sibling firm within Kelly’s Outsourcing and Consulting Group (OCG).
Ayers now has five full-service career transition practices: Bangkok, under the leadership of Wanna Assavakarint; Jakarta, Bernadette Themas; Kuala Lumpur, Raja (Tony) Devadoss; Seoul, YouMe Jeon; and Shanghai, Irene Huang. All are part of Career Partners International (CPI).
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Gail Sonners Joins Ayers in New Jersey
 Ayers is pleased to announce that Gail Sonners has joined the firm as Strategic Sales Manager. Based in the Parsippany office, she partners with senior executives of major companies to deliver outstanding solutions for their HR needs across the full range of Ayers services.
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Larry Thomas Steps into Role of Retiring Tom Klugewicz in Princeton
 Executive Career Transition Consultant Tom Klugewicz, who has been part of Ayers Career Transition Practice in the Princeton office for more than 13 years, is retiring at the end of June. He estimates that during his time with Ayers ,he worked with more than 4,000 transitioning candidates individually or through group processes.
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Client Spotlight - Kevin Kahn
Providing Hope Through Work Readiness Training
 After September 11, 2001, HR executive Kevin Kahn and his colleagues at a global media company convinced their employer to shift its charitable contributions to support people affected by the attack. Kevin was among those who vetted appropriate organizations. They visited the Brooklyn-based HOPE Program, an award-winning nonprofit that helps economically disadvantaged New Yorkers create better lives by preparing them for sustainable careers.
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Consultant's Corner - Creating a Culture of Smart Risk Taking
by Doug Sundheim
 Risk taking has always been a key factor in business success. But at the speed of business today, the ability to take smart risks has become a crucial skill set for leaders at all levels. I would argue that it should be integrated into corporate culture and elevated to the top of the leadership development agenda.
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Successful Landings
The candidates we work with are finding they can overcome obstacles by repositioning their skills and experience, exploring alternatives, and targeting roles and employers that enable them to leverage their strengths. Thorough preparation, a tailored approach, and relentless networking also pay off!
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