Press Releases

Knightsbridge launches Canada's Passion Capitalists

May 08, 2012

Toronto, May 8, 2012 – Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions in partnership with BNN, Global Governance Advisors, Torys LLP and the National/Financial Post, announced their involvement today in a new national awards program that will recognize and celebrate great Canadian organizations that have achieved sustainable success by creating “Passion Capital” among their people.

Timed with the release of the book Passion Capital by Paul Alofs, the CEO of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, the program is inspired by Alofs’ central thesis that the energy, intensity and sustainability of an organization are its most valuable assets.

Knightsbridge Becomes a Founding Member of Career Star Group

April 16, 2012

Toronto, April 16, 2012 – Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions is pleased to announce that they have become a founding member of the Career Star Group, a new global alliance of premier career transition firms that represent the leading providers within their local market.

Knightsbridge is one of Canada’s leading integrated human capital services firms, and a premier provider of career transition services. Through Career Star Group, Knightsbridge is able to offer Career Transition services on a global basis ensuring consistently high quality services and seamless deployment.

Knightsbridge Raises $90,000 for the United Way

November 23, 2011

Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions recently concluded its third annual fund-raising campaign on behalf of the United Way. This past October, Knightsbridge employees from across Canada raised over $74,000. In addition, Knightsbridge contributed a 20% match on employee donations, which raised the overall total donations to almost $90,000 —almost double last year's achievement.

“As a member of the United Way Toronto 2011 Campaign Cabinet and as a long-time supporter of their work, it gives me great pride to see Knightsbridge’s people come together to raise money for such an important organization that does so much to support communities across Canada,” said David Shaw, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions.

Knightsbridge leadership development program wins Gold at Canadian Society for Training and Development Excellence Awards

November 18, 2011

Last night, Mary Karamanos, Senior Vice President, Human Resources at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Alex Vincent, Senior Consultant of Knightsbridge’s Human Capital Solution’s Leadership practice, proudly accepted the Gold prize at the 2011 edition of the Canadian Awards for Training Excellence. This distinction acknowledges the merits of the program “Leading the Future at the Business Development Bank of Canada”, a customized leadership development initiative, designed and implemented by BDC and Knightsbridge.

Mark Surrette of Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette named Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year in Professional Services category

October 14, 2011

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Awards program is in its 18th year of honouring the country’s most impressive entrepreneurs from all areas of business. Award winners are chosen based on a number of factors, including their vision, leadership, financial performance and social responsibility.

Mark Surrette of Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette has been named Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year in Professional Services category. Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette is Atlantic Canada’s leading human capital consulting firm. It helps clients recruit top talent, manage the human impact of change and develop leadership capacity.

Canadian Directors Divided on Board Involvement in Human Capital Oversight beyond the CEO, Knightsbridge/CCBE/ICD Study Reveals

October 04, 2011

Risk management is an increasing priority for Canadian boards, but directors are divided on the board's role in helping to mitigate human capital risk and improve organizational performance beyond the CEO level.

This is according to a new research report, "Beyond the CEO -The role of the Board in ensuring organizations have the talent to thrive," by Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions (Knightsbridge) and the Clarkson Centre for Board Effectiveness (CCBE), in partnership with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).

Courtney Pratt, Knightsbridge Board Chair said: "CEO compensation has been dominating the Board's human capital agenda to the detriment of other critical human capital issues. The rapidly growing war for talent combined with an increasingly competitive business environment, has made the quality of an organization's human capital a key driver of competitive advantage."

BC Housing Wins International Coach Award

October 03, 2011

BC Housing was recognized recently for its commitment to coaching as a leadership strategy by the International Coach Federation. The organization presented BC Housing with its 2011 International PRISM Award at the ICF’s conference in September 2011.

Ontario finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 announced; David R Shaw, Founder and CEO of Knightsbridge

July 25, 2011

Each year, leading figures from the business and academic communities,the previous year's national award winner, and one or two independent industry experts dedicate their time and perspectives to the difficult task of selecting the award recipients. This year David Shaw, CEO of Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions has been appointed as a regional judge for Ontario.

The Evolution of the Canadian CFO: Study Release

June 21, 2011

A new study entitled Beyond the Numbers: The Evolving Leadership Role of the CFO, conducted by the Canadian Financial Research Foundation (CFERF) and sponsored by Knightsbridge Human Solutions, has found that while CFOs have a wide variety of financial, compliance and regulatory responsibilities, an increasingly important aspect of their role is now to support executive decision making and to act as a strategic leader.

Knightsbridge acquires iPal Interactive Learning Inc

June 08, 2011

Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions has reached an agreement to acquire iPal Interactive Learning Inc. of Ottawa. The deal is expected to close by the end of June 2011.

The acquisition of iPal will position Knightsbridge to better deliver against increasing customer demand for higher quality e-learning programs which enable organizations to train employees more effectively and efficiently. iPal's unique capability in developing interactive, engaging e-learning courses will help accelerate the launch of Knightsbridge's MICA Learning business which focuses on leadership and people management skills training.

The Role and Future of HR: The CEO’s Perspective- Study Release

May 19, 2011

A new survey of Canadian CEOs by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) reveals that HR does play a lead part at the boardroom table but has more to do to become the star.

In conjunction with Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions, the survey—The Role and Future of HR: The CEO's Perspective—asked a series of questions of 20 Canadian CEOs, including the value HR brings to the business; how well HR has performed over the past several years; what CEOs consider as their biggest human capital challenges; and what they look for in a Chief Human Resource Officer.

The Art of Leadership Presented by Knightsbridge - Canada's Leadership & Innovation Conference

May 09, 2011

The Art of Productions Inc. designs and produces a collection of world class live events. Each event educates and entertains audiences from communities of interest by bringing together leading authorities and internationally renowned presenters. "The Art of..." events are learning experiences where participants gain key concepts that can be applied to their professional and personal lives. Engaging and informative programming guarantees an educational and empowering experience.

Knightsbridge 50 Best Managed Companies - Study Release

February 24, 2011

What do “Canada’s 50 Best Managed” private companies do to leverage the potential of their people to achieve business results?

Recently, Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions decided to research Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies to see if there were any significant differences in their human capital philosophies and practices, compared to the average Canadian company. You can read about the results of the survey by clicking the read more option.

Knightsbridge Predictor Tool Identifies 14 Different Types of Sales Professionals

January 10, 2011

The science of sales management has definitely changed since the days of salesman Willy Loman or the "Tin Men"

Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions and its research partner Chally have shattered the traditional sales management focus of pigeon holing sales roles - you were either a hunter or a farmer. While developing Predictor, Knightsbridge's new sales management analytic tool, that helps companies assess the motivations, skills and work habits associated with sales performance excellence, Knightsbridge and Chally, analyzed thousands of sales professionals around the world, across multiple industries and uncovered fourteen distinct types of sales roles!

CEO David Shaw wins Ernst & Young 2010 Professional Services Entrepreneur of the Year

October 26, 2010

Ernst & Young recognizes inspired Canadian business leaders

The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards honour the spirit and contribution of entrepreneurs here and around the world. This year, the Canadian program is proudly celebrating 17 years of honouring Canada's outstanding entrepreneurs from all areas of business.

We proudly congratulate David Shaw for winning the 2010 Professional Services Entrepreneur of the Year in Ontario.

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