Recently Berkhemer Clayton has been hired by clients to fill several different positions that combine corporate communications and marketing functions. Historically, the rise to the top communications post in a company—the Chief Communications Officer—has involved the traditional path of increased responsibility in the areas of public relations, public affairs, executive communications, employee relations, and crisis […]

As the hiring manager, you want to solicit the perspectives of multiple colleagues in evaluating a potential hire. This makes sense and can assure that you make the best possible hire for your company. It is important, however, to follow a few simple rules in order not to sabotage the process. First, think carefully about […]

Since the profession first began in the early 1950’s, investor relations has evolved from a public relations initiative to attract retail investors, to a finance function capable of engaging a fast emerging institutional investor community. Today, IR has evolved to facilitate two-way communications between management and sophisticated investors on myriad topics ranging from past financial […]

Recruiting passive candidates is a topic that recruiters have discussed and debated for years. Countless blogs and articles have been written. Many tend to focus on defining who passive candidates are, why they are important, and how to find them. These are all valid, but perhaps the most crucial issue to hiring organizations is how […]

“Board of Accountability to Shareholders” Fred Clayton with fellow National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Los Angeles board members at a recent luncheon at the California Club in Los Angeles co-hosted with the National Association of Corporate Directors. The program’s panel was secured by Fred and business partner Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire and featured corporate directors of Home […]