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Insights from the world of private equity, strategic consulting, and business intelligence.
In the Know: Organizational Design & Effectiveness
As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In our most recent installment, Private Equity Consultant, Ryan Perkins, shares why the inflation-driven recession has caused firms to prioritize bringing in organizational design & effectiveness resources, and what types of those resources are being […]
In the Know: Positioning for Growth in a Recession
We’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients as we combat ongoing recessionary and inflationary pressures. One of our Private Equity Strategic Account Executives, Cydney Dicken, talks about why and how leading PE firms are taking action to increase their portfolio’s equity value during these uncertain times. Learn more […]
Q2 2022 BluWave Insights
Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE firm clients to get a birdseye view of the market. You can request your copy here to view all of the trends that we have seen over the past quarter. Key findings from Q2 include value creation remaining strong due to […]
In The Know: Executive Search
As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In our most recent installment, we discuss why leading PE firms are choosing to engage specialized executive search firms over larger generalist recruiting firms. Learn more by watching the video below. Interested in connecting with a […]
In The Know: Procurement
As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In our most recent installment, one of our Managing Consultants, Scott Bellinger, talks about how leading PE firms are utilizing third parties to manage procurement issues that have been brought on due to inflation and […]
Q1 2022 BluWave Insights
Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE firm clients to get a birdseye view of the market. You can request your copy here to view all of the trends that we have seen over the past quarter. Key findings from Q1 included value creation at a historical high, […]
REDIRECTED The Need for a People-Centric Approach to Business
Building and maintaining the right workforce has always been essential for successful companies, but this process has become increasingly difficult in the last two years. A tight labor market has led to surging competition for talent, and employee expectations have shifted dramatically. These factors give applicants more leverage than ever in the hiring process, which […]
10 Common Cybersecurity Gaps & How to Avoid Them
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated our world’s digital transformation and has made businesses increasingly more virtual. In a tech-driven world, cybersecurity is vital to a business’ success, and it’s an area that is constantly evolving as the tech landscape shifts with new advancements. In fact, in 2021, we saw IT strategy land the number 6 spot […]
In The Know: Combatting Pricing Woes
As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In our most recent installment, one of our Private Equity Consultants, Ryan Perkins, talks about the significant upswing COVID caused in the price of inputs. He shares two approaches companies can take in order to […]
In The Know: The Need for Go-To-Market Resources
As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE fund clients. In our most recent installment, our consulting manager, Scott Bellinger, talks about why we have seen an increase in go-to-market & growth strategy needs and how we are supporting clients with those. He shares that […]
2021 Annual BluWave Insights
Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE fund clients to get a birdseye view of the market. For Q4 of 2021, we not only pulled together our quarterly insights but also analyzed year-over-year trends dating back to 2019 to gain a deeper perspective (grab your copy here). Key […]
REDIRECTED How specialized recruiters ensure businesses find the right people
Scarcity is impacting pretty much every aspect of our lives, from groceries to car parts to, in particular, people. Finding the right people for your business has always been a herculean task but in the COVID and post-COVID era, it’s even harder. The highly-publicized Great Resignation has led to millions of capable people outright leaving […]
FEATURED POSTS
CFO Headhunters for Consumer Products Companies
Companies in the consumer products industry face unique challenges when it comes to financial leadership. Operational expertise, strategic financial planning and the adoption of modern ERP systems are just some of the areas where an experienced CFO can make a difference. But how do you know which recruiting firm to trust with such an important […]
System Selection & Implementation Solutions in Professional Services Industry
In the professional services industry, companies face challenges like system integration difficulties and outdated technologies. Expert third-party service providers in BluWave’s network offer crucial support in these areas, from ERP system integration to optimizing existing platforms. Their expertise not only addresses immediate concerns but also paves the way for scalable growth. Let’s explore how these […]
Meet Evan Garoutte
Name: Evan Garoutte Hometown: Springfield, Missouri Team: Client Coverage Title: Account Manager What’s your favorite thing about working at BluWave? I love working in an organization of go-getters. Two of our core values are “Grow” and “Win,” which I think are great representations of our people and culture. We are constantly striving to improve and […]
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