Category Archives: Employer Q&A

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. Assess whether the industry knowledge they lack is genuinely essential and hard to acquire, or whether their transferable capabilities and […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. They reach only active candidates, so for most executive roles, where the best candidates are passive, postings alone produce weak pools, but […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have written this plain-English explainer because the question comes up in nearly every client conversation. For most senior roles, a search firm reaches candidates a job posting never will, but posting can work […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. It depends entirely on why they want the role: sound, durable reasons make an overqualified candidate an excellent hire, while desperation, […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have written this plain-English explainer because the question comes up in nearly every client conversation. Sell the opportunity, the scope, impact, growth, and challenge, rather than the industry’s excitement, […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I answer this question constantly from boards and employers, so here is the clear version. You verify claimed results through specifics, references, and cross-referencing, not by trying to detect lying in the […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. Assess their trajectory, adaptability, and evidence of growth, not just their fit for the current stage, because scaling requires an executive […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I answer this question constantly from boards and employers, so here is the clear version. Sell the lifestyle and opportunity to the right candidates, consider relocation support and flexibility, and target […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have written this plain-English explainer because the question comes up in nearly every client conversation. If strong candidates keep declining, the problem is usually your offer, your process, or your […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I answer this question constantly from boards and employers, so here is the clear version. Make a strong, market-based offer grounded in your benchmarking, rather than trying to guess low or extract their number […]