The boardroom conversation has shifted. What once centered on quarterly earnings and market expansion now includes discussions about machine learning models, algorithmic decision-making, and AI-driven competitive advantages. For many C-suite executives, this represents uncharted territory and that’s precisely the problem. AI isn’t another technology initiative that can be handed off to the IT department. It’s […]
Why Automated Systems Are Failing C-Suite Executive Search
Executive search has reached a critical juncture. As companies increasingly apply mass-market recruiting technologies to C-suite and senior leadership roles, they’re creating a fundamental mismatch between the tools they’re using and the caliber of talent they’re trying to attract. The result? A broken executive candidate experience that’s driving away top leaders and undermining strategic hiring […]
Beware of the CMS Resume Scam
Update 1/2/2025 This scam is continuing. The domain that they are currently using is now peexecutiveshire.com. It’s been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, “identity theft” might be taking that admiration a bit too far. Let’s introduce you to “PE Executive Hire” and their CMS resume formatting scam. Recently, our CEO […]
The Critical Role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Executive Hiring
In the modern business landscape, the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) cannot be overstated, especially in the realm of retained executive search. As companies strive for innovation and competitiveness, the need for a diverse leadership team becomes increasingly evident. Here’s why DEI is not just an ethical imperative but a strategic advantage for […]
Tips for Partnering with an Executive Search Headhunter
We hear from clients and candidates that are unhappy with their past experiences in working with executive search headhunters. Typically, the unhappiness is because the expectations of the experience itself were not clearly defined. To help to better define expectations, thought it worth writing about some basic areas of breakdown that can occur both on […]
Recruitment Impacted by 4 Workplace Trends in 2017
The year of 2016 was a great year for hiring with an increase in median pay of 3.1% over 2015, the fastest pace in 3 years. There are also a record number of unfilled jobs 5.85 million in April of 2016. Given these statistics, 2017 is a great time to maximize recruitment efforts. Workplace trends […]
When to Use a Retained Executive Search Firm
Retained Executive Search Firms are effective for different reasons The Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) conducted a survey on the use of Retained Executive Search Firms for key openings and compared the choice to other resources used such as internal recruiting departments, contingent recruiters, and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing). In eight out of nine situations, […]
4 Strategy Tips for Executive Hiring Managers
If your team finds itself missing a key executive team member, you’ll be faced with a task that has become increasingly daunting over the past few years – replacing a high level position in a highly competitive talent market. If you are unsure where to start, we’ve compiled 4 helpful tips to use when beginning […]