Our Previous Search Firm Didn’t Understand Our Industry or Unique Culture

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Introduction: When a Great Resume Isn’t Enough You hired a search firm to help you land a transformative leader. But months later, you’re left wondering: “Why didn’t this work out?” The answer, in many cases, is painfully simple: your previous executive search firm didn’t understand your industry or your unique culture. At JRG Partners, we’ve […]

Why We Paid a Large Search Fee for a Candidate Who Didn’t Last Six Months

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Introduction: When a High-Stakes Hire Doesn’t Last Hiring a senior executive is a significant investment—in time, trust, and money. So when a newly placed C-suite hire departs within six months, it doesn’t just sting; it raises tough questions. Why did we pay a large search fee for a candidate who didn’t last six months? And […]

Our In-House Executive Search Function Is Not Equipped for Confidential Hires

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Introduction: When Confidentiality Is Mission-Critical There are moments when leadership changes can’t be public—not yet. Perhaps you’re planning to replace a sitting executive. Or you’re creating a new role ahead of a major M&A or restructuring. Either way, confidentiality isn’t optional—it’s business-critical. Unfortunately, many organizations find that their in-house executive search function is not equipped […]

Contingency Recruiters Keep Sending Us Completely Unqualified C-Level Resumes

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Introduction: A Frustrating Pattern Too Many Companies Know You need a strategic C-level leader—someone with proven impact, cultural alignment, and future vision. Instead, your inbox is flooded with unqualified, mismatched, or recycled resumes from contingency recruiters who claim to “know your industry.” Weeks go by, but your leadership seat remains empty—and your time keeps getting […]

Our Last Retained Search Engagement Failed to Produce a Viable Candidate

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Introduction: When Executive Search Promises Fall Short You paid a premium for a retained executive search firm—expecting results, not excuses. Yet, after months of engagement, interviews, and wasted time, your team was left with no viable candidate to fill a critical C-level position. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many organizations have faced this painful outcome, […]

The Onboarding Process for Our New Executives Is Broken and Ineffective

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Introduction: When Great Hires Fail Because of a Broken System You’ve recruited a stellar executive. The resume dazzles. The interviews impressed. The potential was sky-high. But within weeks, things begin to unravel. Confusion. Misalignment. Isolation. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many companies find that their onboarding process for new executives is broken and ineffective, leading […]

Our Last C-Suite Hire Resigned Within a Year Costing the Company Millions

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Introduction: A $3 Million Mistake in Under 12 Months Imagine this: You invest six months and millions of dollars in hiring a top-tier executive—only for them to resign before their first anniversary. That’s not just disappointing—it’s devastating to your business momentum, team morale, and bottom line. Unfortunately, it’s not a rare scenario. Early C-suite exits […]

Analyzing the Search Firm’s Guarantee: What Happens When a PE-Backed Hire Fails?

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When a C-suite hire fails in a private equity portfolio company, the consequences ripple far beyond an awkward exit or a bruised ego. The fallout often impacts valuation timelines, stalls operational improvements, disrupts M&A integration, and can even erode trust between the PE firm and the leadership team. That’s why any private equity executive search […]

How to Manage Conflict Between a New Executive and the Existing Leadership Team

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Introduction: When Leadership Collides You’ve just brought in a high-impact C-level hire with a bold vision and proven track record. But instead of driving innovation, they’re clashing with your existing leadership team. Tensions are rising, decisions are stalling, and cultural harmony is fraying. These dynamics are more common than companies expect. Conflict at the top […]

Why Our New Chief Product Officer Failed to Deliver in Their First 90 Days

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Introduction: The Illusion of Simplicity in Executive Integration You hired a standout Chief Product Officer—someone whose resume impressed, references validated, and vision energized your board. But 90 days in, deliverables are behind schedule, team alignment is missing, and your strategic objectives haven’t materialized. Executive hiring isn’t just about finding a leader—it’s about integrating them. And […]