Gender balance on boards: what does the law mean?

Gender balance on boards: what does the law mean?

by astrid.rorbye@compasshrg.com | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized

The new gender balance law introduces significantly stricter requirements for gender representation on boards in large listed companies in Denmark. No later than 30 June 2026, the underrepresented gender must account for at least 40% of board members. For a number of...
Unconscious bias in recruitment – what it is and how to reduce it

Unconscious bias in recruitment – what it is and how to reduce it

by astrid.rorbye@compasshrg.com | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

All bias is a natural part of human psychology, and both applicants and hiring managers have biases. It is therefore important to understand and manage them in order to create more fair and diverse recruitment processes. Unconscious bias in recruitment is not a matter...
Diversity and performance: what does research show about leadership and results?

Diversity and performance: what does research show about leadership and results?

by astrid.rorbye@compasshrg.com | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized

In short, what does the research show? Research on diversity and performance is extensive and spans both academic studies and analyses from consulting firms and financial institutions. Although results vary, several larger analyses point in the same direction. Several...
The Right Match Requires More than Candidates – It Requires Partnership

The Right Match Requires More than Candidates – It Requires Partnership

by astrid.rorbye@compasshrg.com | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

When Georg Fischer faced a new strategic direction, recruitment became more than just finding the right profiles – it became a key to strengthening the team and secure the future of the business. With Compass HRG as a close partner, they did not just get candidates,...
The EU Pay Transparency Directive – What Does It Mean for Danish Companies?

The EU Pay Transparency Directive – What Does It Mean for Danish Companies?

by astrid.rorbye@compasshrg.com | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

The EU Pay Transparency Directive will in the coming years change the way many organisations work with pay, recruitment, and documentation. The directive, which was adopted by the European Parliament in May 2023, aims to reduce gender-based pay gaps and create greater...
Executive Search: How to Avoid Mis-Hiring – Why It Goes Wrong and What We Should Learn From It

Executive Search: How to Avoid Mis-Hiring – Why It Goes Wrong and What We Should Learn From It

by astrid.rorbye@compasshrg.com | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

When leadership changes create uncertainty, the pace of the organisation slows. Leaders and employees spend time and energy navigating ambiguity. Too many changes at the top can lead to decision fatigue, where the organisation loses the courage and capacity to make...
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