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10.12.2025

HILL International Serbia - 35 Years of Excellence: Blending innovation with a legacy of heritage

As pioneers of external HR services, HILL International Serbia brings more than three decades of experience in executive search and selection for managerial and specialist roles across diverse industries.
Everyday WorkWorld of Work
03.12.2025

Steering Through Complexity: HILL Hungary’s Executive Search Approach in a Shifting Market

Since its founding in 1989, HILL International Hungary has been at the forefront of executive search and HR consulting, helping shape leadership in one of Central Europe’s most complex and fast-evolving economies. Based in Budapest, the firm combines strategic insight with psychological and organizational depth—supporting both Hungarian SMEs and multinational corporations across sectors like manufacturing, energy, life sciences, and IT.
Everyday WorkWorld of Work
19.11.2025

HILL International Poland: Executive Leadership in a Time of Transition

As Poland’s economy continues to evolve within a complex European and global context, HILL International Poland remains a trusted executive search partner to companies navigating structural shifts, leadership succession, and changing workforce expectations.
Everyday WorkWorld of Work
04.11.2025

Job Profile: People & Culture Manager - How the Role of the "Personnel Manager" Has Evolved Over the Decades

Hardly any other job description has changed as significantly over the years as that of the human resources manager: from an administrative function to a strategic force. Josef Papousek, Managing Director of HILL International in Vienna, shares the changes he has clearly observed.
Everyday WorkWorld of Work
08.10.2025

Guiding Leadership Through Transition: HILL International Czech Republic & Slovakia Navigates a Changing Executive Landscape

Since 1993, HILL International Czech Republic & Slovakia has stood as a cornerstone in executive search and HR consultancy, supporting clients in one of Europe’s most unique and dynamic labor markets. Renowned for combining business acumen with human insight, HILL delivers far more than placements—it's a long-term partner across the employee lifecycle.
Everyday WorkWorld of Work
24.09.2025

Behind Every Successful Placement Lies a Story — of people, decisions, and sometimes unexpected turns.

Daniel Lechner, Managing Director of HILL International Carinthia since 2017 and thus representing the second generation in this role, has been supporting companies and candidates on their professional journeys for many years. What drives him isn’t just numbers and profiles, but genuine connections and sustainable development. In this article, he shares three moments that deeply moved him — and explains why experiences like these make his work so fulfilling.
Everyday WorkWorld of Work
17.09.2025

HILL International Austria: Elevating Executive Search in Austria with Strategic Depth and Lasting Impact

With 50 years of expertise, five locations across Austria, and a 97% success rate in fulfilling search assignments, HILL International stands as a trusted authority in Executive Search and Leadership Advisory. Known for its rigorous methodology and people-centric philosophy, the firm supports organizations not only in finding the right leaders, but also in developing and retaining them long-term.
Everyday WorkWorld of Work
20.08.2025

How HR supports change and creates trust

Economic pressure, skills shortages and technological upheaval are challenging companies. HR can play a key role right now: as a driver of stability, trust and sustainability.
Everyday WorkWorld of Work
05.08.2025

Value-Based Recruitment – Why Cultural Fit Is the Key to Success Today

In a time of rapid technological and societal change, traditional selection criteria are increasingly reaching their limits. Qualifications and professional experience remain important – but they are no longer enough to ensure long-term successful employment relationships.

HILL InsideLeadership
02.07.2025

Between role play and questionnaire: How do assessment centers and aptitude tests differ?

In modern personnel diagnostics, companies have a wide range of procedures at their disposal to check the suitability of applicants. Two particularly common approaches are the assessment center and classic psychometric aptitude tests.

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