For newly retired execs accustomed to the stature and mental challenge of big corporate jobs, a life without work can be jarring. Part-time work may sound appealing, but when you're used to being the boss... well, you don't find many companies seeking a part-time CEO, do you? According to this intriguing article from the Chicago Tribune's Satisfaction magazine, nowadays you can find exactly that.
Executive search firms are now pairing up seasoned corporate executives with young companies in need of instant leadership. Assignments tend to be short-term or project-based, and they create win-win opportunities for two growing populations: emerging small businesses and talented, experienced managers moving beyond their primary careers. Satisfaction says it's a practice that has been popular in Europe for years.
Read this story in Satisfaction magazine.
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