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You too can be headhunted
Many still associate headhunting with recruiting executives and managers in large companies. But the picture is changing.
Read moreIs it okay to use AI for my application?
_By Britta Borch Egevang, Business Column,_ [Folketidende Gruppen](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ftgruppen/)_, May 2026_
Read moreWhen the Owner-Manager Stays and the New CEO Arrives: An Underestimated Dilemma
When the owner-manager stays and the new CEO arrives: An underestimated dilemma
Read morePower and Employment Issues in the Social Democrats?
Under the headline "Mette F. Hires Friend's Husband – Loyal to S-Familia", Ekstrabladet's political reporter, Jonas Sahl, sheds light on appointments within the Social Democrats.
Read moreCase: When the owner-manager and family consider passing on leadership – and opt for professionalism
An owner-managed, Danish manufacturing company in Jutland with approximately 80 employees and strong roots in both its market and local community.
Read moreWhen Sales Lose Momentum in Owner-Managed Companies
This newsletter is written for owner-managers and family-owned SMEs – and for the boards and professional leaders who work closely with them.
Read morePodcast: Managing the demanding employee
How do you handle an employee who spoils the atmosphere at work and challenges everything you do as a leader?
Read moreFew in Denmark want to become leaders. Are Danes a bit complacent?
An article in JP Finans by journalist Iben Schmidt focuses on Danes' lack of leadership ambitions in a global context.
Read moreHow Your Company Attracts the Right Candidates
MarketConnect has interviewed Lars Holmgaard Linnemann from Holmgaard Management about "How companies attract the right candidates"
Read moreHow to Find Your Dream Job: A Guide
Finding your dream job requires both self-reflection, clarity about your strengths, and a strategic approach to job searching. The article emphasizes that the best results come when candidates understand their values, preferences, and what truly motivates them – and meet the job market with a conscious, targeted plan instead of impulsive applications.
Read moreMYTHS ABOUT HEADHUNTING & LEADERSHIP
Recruitment is filled with myths – about age, industry experience, job changes, personality and "the right type of leader". Many of these assumptions create bias and poor decisions. This article debunks 10 of the most common myths and shows what actually creates success in headhunting and leadership: maturity, competencies, insight and strategic thinking – not stereotypes or gut feelings.
Read moreFinding the Right Leader When You're Looking for One
Effective leadership depends on both the leader's personal competencies and the organization's specific needs. There is no universal definition of a "good leader," and therefore recruitment requires a sharp focus on empathy, communication, situational understanding, and the ability to navigate uncertainty. The article emphasizes that companies should match the leader's strengths with the context – thereby increasing the chance of creating strong, sustainable leadership.
Read moreMorgenavisen Jyllands-Posten Sunday interviewed Lars Linnemann at Holmgaard Management – about recruitment at top management level in the public sector
Region Central Jutland is facing one of the year's most important recruitments, where four director positions at AUH need to be filled. In the interview in Jyllands-Posten, Lars Linnemann shares his recommendations on how public organizations can avoid generic job postings and instead attract the right top managers through clear profiles, targeting and a structured process.
Read moreOutplacement – a strategic investment in the future – for both companies and leaders
Outplacement is not just about helping individual leaders move forward. It is a strategic investment in transition processes and sometimes a necessary helping hand to ensure dignified leadership change in a company.
Read moreDILEMMAS IN RECRUITMENT & LEADERSHIP
Should you choose an internal or external candidate? This article explores common recruitment dilemmas and provides reflection questions to help you make the right choice based on organizational needs, change complexity, and development readiness.
Read moreCEO and generational succession in owner-managed companies: When life's work must be continued with respect and direction
Generational succession and CEO succession in owner-managed companies require more than a plan for operations and strategy. It requires respect for life's work, a deep understanding of values and a clear view of the difference between ownership and management. Many transitions fail because emotional, cultural and organizational factors are underestimated. When the process succeeds, it becomes a position of strength – where the owner's values live on, and the new CEO brings new perspectives. At Holmgaard Management, we see leadership succession as a strategic transformation, not just an operational replacement.
Read moreIs AI the future of search & recruitment – or a risky shortcut?
AI can strengthen recruitment with faster screening, less bias and better decision-making basis – but only if the technology is implemented wisely and ethically. AI is not a shortcut, but a tool that requires organizational maturity, transparency and human judgment. When data, information and knowledge are combined correctly, AI creates value. When used uncritically, it creates new risks. At Holmgaard Management, we see AI as a strategic supplement – never a replacement for people.
Read moreCEO Succession in Owner-Managed Companies
Recruiting a new CEO is one of the most important decisions a company can face. Especially in owner-managed and medium-sized companies, the consequences of this decision are often particularly noticeable. The wrong CEO puts business, culture and future ownership at risk.
Read moreWhat makes your employees whistle on their way to work?
"I simply don't feel like going to work anymore." There's a sentence I've heard far too many times. It's said quietly. Often after a pause. And it says everything – because it reveals that something that once sparked joy has now become a burden. That's precisely why this question is so important: What makes your employees whistle on their way to work?
Read moreHave you been age-discriminated in your job search?
The following is a summary of a column published in Folketidende.dk on Nov. 27, 2023, by Britta Borch Egevang, Management Advisor and Partner, Holmgaard Management.
Read moreAnette Kokholm Becomes New CEO of TV2 ØST, with Holmgaard Management Assisting in Recruitment
On November 1st, TV2 ØST will welcome a new director as the current director, Vagn Petersen, retires. Anette Kokholm will take over the position, with Holmgaard Management having assisted in the recruitment process.
Read moreCEO in owner-managed companies – what does it actually require?
Being a CEO in an owner-managed company requires unique skills and understanding.
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