Insights From Executive Job Search & Recruitment Space

February 27, 2024

5 Benefits of Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Executive Recruitment

Corporations across industries are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across departments and business functions to drive efficiencies—including in human resources and recruiting. According to research from Gartner, 81% of HR leaders have explored or implemented artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their organization’s process efficiencies.

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January 25, 2024

Navigating the Silver Tsunami with a Modern Approach to Executive Recruitment

U.S. businesses are facing an unprecedented wave of retirements. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau by 2030, all Baby Boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964, will be age 65 or older. This will mark the first time in history that the U.S. population over age 65 will outnumber the population under age 18. As of now, more than 11,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age each day and more than 4.1 million Americans are expected to retire each year through 2027. This population shift presents many challenges for the labor market, with the uptick in retirements being referred to by some as the “Silver Tsunami.” Among these challenges, businesses are expected to see an increase in open executive positions as more senior leaders retire. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average of 311,600 openings for top executives each year through 2032.

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January 10, 2024

Top CHRO Challenges and Priorities for 2024

The past few years have been a whirlwind for CHROs and other human resources professionals. Between navigating the pandemic and a rapid shift to remote work, a tight labor market and the “Great Resignation,” and widespread technology adoption—including artificial intelligence (AI)—HR leaders have had to quickly adapt to ongoing change. In fact, according to research from Sage, 91% of HR leaders say the profession has changed dramatically over the last five years and 84% report regularly feeling stressed. As the world of work continues to evolve, here are some of the top CHRO challenges and priorities to expect in 2024.

June 12, 2023

Unlock Your Team’s Potential: The Blueprint for Building Accountability

Accountable teams have two essential attributes. First, the team has a strong understanding of the objectives they are working towards achieving, and second, every team member is dedicated and determined to achieve this end goal. High-performing teams maintain accountability as part of their work culture.

May 22, 2023

How Executive Alignment Can Power Organizational Goals

Every organization has a company vision and mission statement; they show the organizational framework that guides all decisions its executive leadership team makes. However, assessing if this framework is being implemented in the organization is essential. If it is, that means that the entirety of the organization stays aligned with the company’s vision and goals. Let’s consider Apple, Inc. as an example. What comes to mind when you think about this organization?

May 22, 2023

Uncovering the Truth: Why Top Executives Decline Job Offers

When an executive rejects a job opportunity with your company, it serves as an excellent reminder that candidates aren’t the only ones that need to bring their A-game to the table. In today’s market, executive candidates have a choice of opportunities and a new set of priorities in mind. With a few changes to your approach, executive candidates will be less likely to reject your job offer. Keep reading to learn the five reasons why top executives decline job offers.

May 17, 2023

Empowering Inclusion: The Pivotal Role of a Chief Diversity Officer

In today’s world of work, diversity isn’t just nice to have - it’s essential. Regardless of your organization's size, having a dedicated role focused on diversity should not be underestimated due to the value the position brings to your organization.

April 19, 2023

Unlock the Secrets: Top 3 Insider Tips for Mastering Executive Hiring

Searching for executive roles involves more than finding someone with the appropriate accomplishments and qualifications - it requires finding candidates with those traits who will also significantly contribute to an organization. An executive search must take an in-depth approach to discover talent who can handle its responsibilities; in contrast, regular job searches typically focus on finding talent who fit a role, whereas executive searches seek candidates that will significantly impact an organization.

April 5, 2023

10 Biggest Challenges Women Leaders Face & Ways to Overcome Them

Women leaders increasingly want to work for organizations that prioritize flexibility, professional advancement, and work-life balance. Yet, when their needs aren’t being met, they are deciding to leave the workforce completely. One recent example is YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, who is leaving the company to focus on family and well-being. And then there's Meta's Chief Business Officer, Marne Levine, who is stepping down after 13 years with the company. These examples reveal a trend showing that women leaders are leaving organizations at the highest rate ever, according to data from the most recent Women in the Workplace study sponsored by Lean In and McKinsey.

March 28, 2023

Mastering Personal Branding: The Game-Changer for Your Career and Leadership Success

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a successful executive that has faced and overcome many challenges throughout your career. To continue to build influence effectively, it’s time to start looking at your personal brand. While it might seem daunting, it will pay dividends in the long run. Read on to learn how to master personal branding.

March 15, 2023

Unlock Your Full Leadership Potential with the Power of Mentorship

When you’re a good leader that wants to become a great leader in your industry, finding a mentor represents a fantastic way to unlock your full potential. But aren’t mentors for people who are still in the beginning stages of their careers? That’s not the case. Regardless of how successful you are, there’s always room for improvement. Continue reading to learn more about the five essential benefits a mentor provides.

March 9, 2023

Maximizing Your Leadership Potential: The Role of Executive Coaching

Whether you’ve been an executive for a while or just starting in your first leadership position, it’s important to remember that what goes up can also come crashing down. One of the best ways to stay ahead of the game to maximize your leadership potential is to engage the services of an executive coach.

March 3, 2023

How to Properly Assess Critical Executive Soft Skills

Few things are as important as the accomplishments of your leadership team. This success allows your organization to flourish. When you’re looking to bring a new executive into your company the accomplishments of the candidates represent key points of interest. This blog takes a behind the scenes look at the soft skills leaders utilize to underpin their impressive accomplishments.

Tips & Strategies to Navigate Your New Executives Role During Uncertain Economic Times

March 2, 2023

Tips & Strategies to Navigate Your New Executive Role During Uncertain Economic Times

Most leaders find steering a company through difficult economic times to be an overwhelming responsibility. This is especially true for executives starting a role at a new organization. If you are in this position, remember that your distinctive accomplishments and experiences will empower you to rise to the challenge. Read this blog for helpful strategies to use your strengths and aptitude to handle this situation.

November 28, 2022

5 Ways Modern Executive Search Produces Results Fast

Searching for the right person to fill an executive role is challenging. Finding the right people at the right time requires much work, planning and preparation. You can’t just post your job listing and expect to see hundreds of applicants interested in working with you. At some point, every CEO or headhunter asks, “What can we do differently this time?” Working with traditional executive recruiting companies might appear to be the best solution for hiring managers who want to hire new executives fast, but does it make sense? As it turns out, there are several reasons traditional executive recruiting companies don’t work for most businesses. Let’s take a closer look at how you can find the right candidate more quickly and efficiently.

November 23, 2022

Steps to Eliminate Bias During the Hiring Process

Companies that encourage a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels represent the future of work. These companies also know that having a diverse senior leadership team is one of the best ways to bring positive change to corporate hiring practices. While many organizations are starting to work hard to bring more diversity into their senior leadership ranks, there is still more work to do, and it is essential to get started now.

July 27, 2022

Top 10 Tips for Executive Salary Negotiation

Salary negotiation is a daunting task even for executives. In the executive position, it becomes more complicated as your package comprises compensation, perks, and benefits. It helps if you attempt to measure your development over the years so you have clarity on your market value. Check some tips on executive salary negotiation here.

July 15, 2022

How to Effectively Resolve Conflict Within Virtual Teams

Contradictory to common belief, conflict is not always bad or something we should avoid, like the conflict or arguments arising in brainstorming sessions. However, a conflict that disrupts the team and hampers productivity is unacceptable. Managing such disagreements can be tricky, especially within a remote team. Explore some ideas to resolve conflict within the virtual team here.

July 8, 2022

How to Create a Culture that Supports Work-Life Balance

An essential step toward employee retention is creating a work culture that promotes work-life balance. It is crucial to note that a workplace with the right work-life balance ensures business success resulting in higher productivity, better employee engagement, and higher returns. Here we discussed useful measures to foster work-life balance and create an employee-first culture.

May 17, 2022

How to Lead Employees Who Know More Than You Do

Being in an executive position and managing a team can be challenging. Even more so when you’re leading team members who are more knowledgeable and experienced. Luckily, there are key strategies to help manage these relationships effectively and productively. Take advantage of these tips that provide insight on how to lead employees who have more experience than you do.

May 2, 2022

How AI-Driven Analytics Will Transform Executive Leadership

Siri. Netflix. Tesla. The list goes on and on. The idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for decades. We’ve seen it referenced in pop culture over the years in everything from STAR WARS to the AVENGERS. That said, AI is more than all-knowing robots that provide their human counterparts with assistance and friendship. How can AI reshape your executive team on its current journey to transform organizational leadership? Let’s take a look.

April 18, 2022

Top 3 Tips for Executives Embracing an Experimenter’s Mindset

In today’s fast-paced culture, innovation has become a key aspect of survival. Companies that nurture curiosity and embrace experimentation are more agile, adaptive, and impactful. Read this blog to learn how embracing an experimenter’s mindset can grow your company.

March 3, 2022

5 Tips for Giving Impactful Executive Speeches

You're getting sleepy, very very sleepy. How many times have you sat in an audience thinking about what to cook for dinner, where to go on vacation, or why the speaker is simply reading their slides. You’ve also sat in an audience eyes wide open, leaning forward, and eager to hear what’s coming next. How do you make sure your public speaking is positively received? Read this blog post for five tips on creating impactful executive speeches.

February 17, 2022

11 Tips for Onboarding an Executive Hire

Maybe it’s time to retire the phrase “executive onboarding” so that it can be replaced with “setting executive hires up for success”. When you click or tap to read this blog post you’ll notice a surprising stat in the opening paragraph. A little twist of language, like we explored above, would turn that stat on its head. What say you?

February 3, 2022

7 Ways To Build An Effective Employee-First Culture

Companies sometimes believe their best assets are represented by their brands, real estate portfolio, technology, or by a wealth of data on each customer. In reality, the best asset of every company is represented by its employees. Read this blog for insights on how to build and maintain an employee-first culture at your organization.

January 24, 2022

5 Topics to Discuss Regularly with Your Leadership Team

Start building strong relationships, gain alignment, and make better business decisions. Read this blog to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the critical components involved in creating successful meetings for your leadership team.

January 17, 2022

7 Top Priorities of Executive Leadership Development

Are leaders born or made? It’s always a popular topic of debate. It’s actually a bit of both. At the end of the day, great leadership requires great skills. Those skills need to be consistently nurtured in order to positively impact your effectiveness as a leader of people and your company. This blog helps leaders focus on the seven most important skills executives need to develop in order to achieve success.

January 11, 2022

8 Tips for Writing a Compelling Executive Biography

Who are you? What makes you stand out from your professional peers? Take a moment out of your day and learn how to link your soft skills to your value proposition in order to create a compelling executive biography that solidifies your personal brand. This blog removes the pain points we all face when tasked with creating our own executive biography.

January 6, 2022

What Business Leaders Can Learn from Successful CEO Bloggers

Now’s your opportunity to learn how to quickly and confidently blog just like a successful CEO blogger. Start blogging today and reap the rewards for yourself and your organization. Blogging enables you to educate your market and employees, build your personal brand, introduce yourself as a thought leader, establish market presence, and to control your media presence.

January 2, 2022

Talent Acquisition Meets the Great Resignation

Losing a superstar employee is never easy. It’s even harder when your organization starts to shed more and more high caliber talent. The world of work continues to evolve for both employees and corporations. This blog explores why workers across the country feel empowered to explore new opportunities and career paths while also addressing critical steps corporations can take to stem the tide of resignations while simultaneously exploring ways to hire today’s future-ready talent.

December 21, 2021

Leveraging Video to Present Your Professional Brand

Your brain processes visual information 60,000 times faster than the text you're reading right now. That’s an amazing statistic. As an executive, if a mechanism existed to drive corporate growth, productivity, or revenue 60,000 times faster, you’d be all over it in a heartbeat. Now use that same stat and that same enthusiasm to think about how video can further cement your professional brand in the mind of hiring managers. You’re already familiar with using video, we all are after the past few years. Read this blog now and find out how to craft a persuasive video resume.

December 17, 2021

Overcome the Top 4 Challenges of Remote Interviews

On the surface, video interviewing is a quick and convenient tool to evaluate executive talent, but it only works if you learn how to overcome the four challenges of video interviewing. An understanding of these challenges will help you rise above them.

December 14, 2021

Top 10 Qualities Hiring Managers Look for in Executive Candidates

Change is constant. We’ve all experienced our fair share over the past few years. Adapting to change helps propel each of us forward in our personal and professional lives. Hiring managers, now’s the time to gain clarity on the top 10 qualities your peers are looking for in today’s future-ready leaders. Read this blog today to learn about the skills your candidates need to properly position your organization for growth.

December 13, 2021

How to Manage Digital Stamina for Yourself and Your Team

The time has come for you to ensure that your organization is setting realistic expectations and encouraging positive change through relevant training and leadership support. Here are 5 tips to guide you towards optimizing digital stamina.

December 1, 2021

The Importance of Privacy During an Executive Job Search

A clarion call for executives using professional social networks. Learn some tips and tricks to help avoid a job search becoming known to your current employer. Read this post today and avoid an awkward tomorrow.

November 29, 2021

6 Tips for Effective Remote Leadership

The nature of the modern workplace has shifted dramatically over the past few years. The ability to remotely lead an effective team is vital for executives in today’s business environment. Regardless of the size of your remote workforce, here are six tips to help set you up as a proactive and powerful leader.

November 23, 2021

6 Tips for an Impactful Executive Resume

By following these six tips, it’s possible for any executive to create an impactful resume that grabs the attention of hiring managers, makes it clear why they need you on their team, and how your skills, experience, and accomplishments will directly contribute to company goals and culture.

November 16, 2021

What’s Your Role? | Leadership During a Crisis

Difficult decisions are required in order to steer an organization successfully through a crisis. Executive leadership requires special tact, clarity, and courage. What can you do as a leader to help your organization steer its way through the storm? Read this post to find out if you're ready.

October 14, 2021

Top Soft Skills Executives Need in the Modern Workplace

Executives, do you consider yourself to be an active or passive executive job seeker? While there's no right or wrong answer, you might be surprised how putting in some effort today can make a big impact on your future career trajectory. Now's the time to start leading yourself to your next opportunity.

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September 14, 2021

4 Most Common Executive Recruiting Challenges Hiring Managers Face

Choosing an executive candidate represents a daunting task. No one wants to make a bad hiring decision. Yet, no one can avoid the challenges hiring managers face when it comes to executive recruiting. Take a deep dive on some of the core challenges facing hiring managers in today's market.

Top 5 Benefits of Embracing a Diverse Executive Workforce

September 8, 2021

5 Reasons Corporations Need to Embrace a Diverse Executive Workforce

With all of the gains corporations are making by hiring a diverse executive workforce, why has it taken so long? People are at the heart and soul of most everything and a diverse executive suite pays dividends not only for employees but also for the profit margins of corporations. Let's explore the benefits.

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September 7, 2021

Four reasons an executive should always be a passive job seeker

As an executive it’s important to lead yourself to your next opportunity and to be seen as helpful within your professional network. Simply do all the work in the background when you have free time to think about what’s important to you today and what will be important to you in the years ahead.

September 2, 2021

Disrupting Traditional Executive Search

The massive risk of a “bad hire” is quite prevalent in today’s market, with enormous cost implications for companies looking to hire top talent. The consensus is growing, it’s time to collectively reinvent executive search, embracing adaptability in order to succeed within today’s fast-paced business world.

4 Ways to Hire Qualified Cybersecurity Executives to Protect Your Business