# Novo Executive Search – LLMS Full _last updated: 2025-09-05_ > Our executive search services help clients gain a competitive edge by connecting them with outstanding executive talent. Reach out to us today! ## Documentation ### Exceptional Customer Support Executive Search We recruit senior leaders who elevate customer operations and CX, from Heads of Customer Support to Directors of Experience—focusing on scale, NPS, and service transformation. Source: https://novoexec.com/support-services/ ### Five Trends Shaping The Office Of Tomorrow How hybrid, flexibility, collaboration tooling, well-being, and AI are reshaping workplaces and talent strategies. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/five-trends-shaping-the-office-of-tomorrow/ ### 2023 Predictions For HR: From ‘Quiet Hiring’ To Help With Healing Key HR trends: capability-first resourcing, mental health focus, and resilient org design. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/2023-predictions-for-hr-from-quiet-hiring-to-help-with-healing/ ### Three-quarters of HR leaders want more help in hiring for cultural fit Why culture add/fit is hard to assess, and how structured hiring improves long-term success. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/three-quarters-of-hr-leaders-want-more-help-in-hiring-for-cultural-fit/ ### NOVO HELPS DEFENCE CLIENT WFEL TO APPOINT NEW MD Case study detailing criteria, search process, and outcome for a defence-sector MD appointment. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/novo-helps-defence-client-wfel-to-appoint-new-md/ ### Short-term sickness absence policy: a 15-step guide for HR Practical policy-building steps: thresholds, documentation, communication, return-to-work. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/short-term-sickness-absence-policy-a-15-step-guide-for-hr/ ### Senior Managers Regime: New rules on references from 7 March Overview of reference obligations for senior FS roles and compliance implications. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/senior-managers-regime-new-rules-on-references-from-7-march/ ### Balancing CEO pay: can publishing pay ratios really help? Explores transparency, stakeholder trust, and behavioural impacts of ratio disclosures. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/balancing-ceo-pay-can-publishing-pay-ratios-really-help/ ### Employee health and wellbeing can help bridge the UK’s productivity and engagement gap Links well-being initiatives to productivity, retention, and engagement metrics. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/employee-health-and-wellbeing-can-help-bridge-the-uks-productivity-and-engagement-gap/ ### Exceptional Customer Support Executive Search | Novo Service explainer for support-services executive hiring (variation of the above). Source: https://novoexec.com/support-services/ ## Optional / Company & Experience ### Candidate Experience How Novo supports candidates during processes: communication, prep, and feedback. Source: https://novoexec.com/candidate-experience/ ### Career Services for Executive Candidates Partnership with Professional CV Writing; tailored advisory for senior candidates. Source: https://novoexec.com/candidate-support/ ### Subscribe to Innovate Newsletter Email updates with insights and news. Source: https://novoexec.com/subscribe-to-innovate-newsletter/ ### Client Testimonials Curated client feedback on results and service. Source: https://novoexec.com/client-testimonials/ ### About Us Background, values, and team overview for Novo Executive Search & Selection. Source: https://novoexec.com/about-us/ ### Diversity Commitment and approaches to DEI in search and shortlisting. Source: https://novoexec.com/diversity/ ### Careers at Novo Current internal roles and application info. Source: https://novoexec.com/careers-at-novo/ ### Confidential Executive Searches Discreet processes for sensitive leadership hires. Source: https://novoexec.com/confidential-executive-searches/ ### Meet Our Leadership Team Bios and expertise of Novo’s senior team. Source: https://novoexec.com/meet-our-leadership-team/ ### Novo Executive Recruitment Specialists (Our Sectors) Sector coverage and specialist practices. Source: https://novoexec.com/our-sectors/ ### Client Services End-to-end services for clients engaging executive search. Source: https://novoexec.com/client-services/ ### Executive Roles Live roles and application routes. Source: https://novoexec.com/roles/ ### Locations Office locations and geographic coverage. Source: https://novoexec.com/locations/ ### Privacy and GDPR Policies Data handling, privacy, and GDPR compliance. Source: https://novoexec.com/privacy-and-gdpr-policies/ ### Success Stories and Testimonials Case outcomes and client stories. Source: https://novoexec.com/success-stories/ ### Contact Us – Candidates Candidate contact route. Source: https://novoexec.com/contact-us-candidates/ ### Contact Us General enquiries and client contact. Source: https://novoexec.com/contact-us/ ### Executive Search (Process) Your comprehensive executive search methodology and stages. Source: https://novoexec.com/executive-search/ ## Services ### Executive Interim Management Services & Appointments Interim leaders for transformation, gaps, and programmes. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/interim-management/ ### Merger and Acquisitions Services & Support Pre-deal and post-deal talent support and org design. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/ma-support/ ### Advertising Recruitment, Search & Selection Targeted attraction and advertising-led campaigns. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/advertising-selection/ ### Fast Track Database Search, Recruitment & Selection Accelerated, database-led delivery for time-critical roles. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/fast-track-recruitment/ ### Psychometric Profiling & Profile Assessment Assessment for leadership behaviours and potential. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/psychometric-profiling/ ### Management Search and Headhunting Services Mid-senior management hiring across functions and sectors. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/management-search/ ### International Executive Search – Global Executive Appointments Cross-border searches and global talent mapping. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/international-executive-search/ ### Other Services Additional consulting, benchmarking, and competitor analysis. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/other-services/ ### Non Executive Appointments – Directors & Chairpersons NED and Chair search with governance alignment. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/non-executive-appointments/ ### Executive Search (Service) Service landing for top-level executive appointments. Source: https://novoexec.com/service/executive-search/ ## Insights & News ### Insights (Hub) Articles on search strategy, hiring, and leadership. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/ ### News (Hub) Company and market news. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/ ### Executive Search vs Internal Recruiters for Senior Hires Pros/cons, when to use each route. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/executive-search-vs-internal-recruiters-for-senior-hires/ ### Bridging the Leadership Gap in Mid-Market Companies Attraction and retention strategies for scaling firms. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/bridging-the-leadership-gap-in-mid-market-companies/ ### Creating a High-Performing Leadership Team: Where to Start Alignment, accountability, and cadence for leadership teams. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/creating-a-high-performing-leadership-team-where-to-start/ ### How to Use Talent Insights for Better Succession Planning Data-led pipelines and readiness mapping. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/how-to-use-talent-insights-for-better-succession-planning/ ### Why Emotional Intelligence Is The Secret To Effective Leadership EI’s link to trust, performance, and culture. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/why-emotional-intelligence-is-the-secret-to-effective-leadership/ ### The Biggest Hiring Myth: Interviews Are Effective Without Structure Why structured interviews outperform ad-hoc approaches. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/the-biggest-hiring-myth-interviews-are-effective-without-structure-2/ ### The Consultant Factor | How To Build People Analytics Products That Non-HR Leaders Actually Use Adoption-first analytics—clarity, simplicity, and decisions. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/the-consultant-factor-how-to-build-people-analytics-products-that-non-hr-leaders-actually-use/ ### Gender Pay Gaps Narrow In 2024-25 Trends, sectors, and implications for reward strategy. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/gender-pay-gaps-narrow-in-2024-25/ ### How To Appoint Well At Executive Level Board-ready process, criteria, and assessment. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/how-to-appoint-well-at-executive-level/ ### How Leaders Build Trust with Meaningful Recognition Recognition systems that actually move the needle. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/how-leaders-build-trust-with-meaningful-recognition/ ### What Private Equity Firms Should Know About Executive Search Value creation via leadership; search as a PE lever. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/what-private-equity-firms-should-know-about-executive-search/ ### AI is Here. Your Workforce Should be Ready Upskilling, change, and adoption for AI-enabled orgs. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/ai-is-here-your-workforce-should-be-ready/ ### How to Encourage a Growth Mindset Practical steps to shift mindsets in teams. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/how-to-encourage-a-growth-mindset/ ### Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Remain Essential in Business Business impact of sustained DEI focus. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/why-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-remain-essential-in-business/ ### How Global HR Leaders Can Build Teams That Scale Across Borders Hiring playbooks for distributed growth. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/how-global-hr-leaders-can-build-teams-that-scale-across-borders/ ### Why Project Management for Small Business Is a Game-Changer PM discipline as a growth multiplier. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/why-project-management-for-small-business-is-a-game-changer/ ### HR Underprepared For Likely Increase in M&A Activity Readiness gaps and action steps for HR. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/hr-underprepared-for-likely-increase-in-ma-activity/ ### The Hidden Power of Culture Fit in Executive Hiring Balancing capability with values alignment. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/the-hidden-power-of-culture-fit-in-executive-hiring/ ### Avoiding the Cost of a Bad Executive Hire Risk controls from briefing to onboarding. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/avoiding-the-cost-of-a-bad-executive-hire/ ### Boardroom Readiness: How to Prepare Future Leaders for Governance Roles Development pathways to NED readiness. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/boardroom-readiness-how-to-prepare-future-leaders-for-governance-roles/ ### The Business Case for Diversity in Executive Search Diverse leadership and performance outcomes. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/the-business-case-for-diversity-in-executive-search/ ### 42% of UK Companies Now Use AI In Payroll Adoption levels, drivers, and risks. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/42-of-uk-companies-now-use-ai-in-payroll/ ### 5 HR Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know Before Scaling a Team Hiring foundations for founders. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/5-hr-tips-every-entrepreneur-should-know-before-scaling-a-team/ ### When Adaptation Means Leadership: Encouraging Inclusive Thinking Inclusive leadership habits and signals. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/when-adaptation-means-leadership-encouraging-inclusive-thinking/ ### 5 Problems With ‘Quiet Job Promotions’—and 5 Ways to Avoid Them Clarity, fairness, and progression frameworks. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/5-problems-with-quiet-job-promotions-and-5-ways-to-avoid-them/ ### UK Ranks 22nd For Global Skills Proficiency Implications for talent strategy and upskilling. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/uk-ranks-22nd-for-global-skills-proficiency/ ### Why Old Style Leadership Is What Modern Teams Really Need And Want Enduring leadership traits that still matter. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/why-old-style-leadership-is-what-modern-teams-really-need-and-want/ ### Why Executive Onboarding is Make or Break How structured onboarding protects ROI on hires. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/why-executive-onboarding-is-make-or-break/ ### Hiring for the Future: Skills That Will Matter Most in 2026 Foresight on skills portfolios and hiring criteria. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/hiring-for-the-future-skills-that-will-matter-most-in-2026/ ### Strategic Hiring: Key to Executive Retention Linking hiring strategy to long-term retention. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/strategic-hiring-key-to-executive-retention/ ### How to Attract Purpose-Driven Leaders: Beyond the Paycheck Purpose alignment as a competitive advantage. Source: https://novoexec.com/insights/how-to-attract-purpose-driven-leaders-beyond-the-paycheck/ ### HR Doesn’t Need To Be An Expert In Everything – And That’s A Strength, Not A Weakness HR as orchestrator and connector, not “expert in all.” Source: https://novoexec.com/news/hr-doesnt-need-to-be-an-expert-in-everything-and-thats-a-strength-not-a-weakness/ ### Making Feedback a Habit: Transforming Frontline Performance Embedding frequent, useful feedback loops. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/making-feedback-a-habit-transforming-frontline-performance/ ### Leadership, Strategy And Innovation: Driving Business Innovation in the Evolving World of Recruitment How leadership unlocks innovation in recruitment. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/leadership-strategy-and-innovation-driving-business-innovation-in-the-evolving-world-of-recruitment/ ### Four Ways HR Can Maintain Trust In Uncertain Times Trust building via transparency, empathy, and consistency. Source: https://novoexec.com/news/four-ways-hr-can-maintain-trust-in-uncertain-times/