Category Archives: Employer Q&A

How Many Interviews Should an Executive Hiring Process Include?

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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. Enough to assess the candidate thoroughly without dragging out and losing them, typically four to […]

Who Should Be on the Interview Panel for a C-Level Hire?

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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. The people with a genuine stake in the hire and the ability to assess something the role requires, kept to a small, […]

Should I Tell Internal Candidates They Didn’t Get the Executive Role?

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. Yes, and you should tell them personally, promptly, and with genuine care, because how you handle a passed-over internal […]

Should the Board Interview Every CEO Finalist? Governance Best Practice

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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. Yes, the full board should interview CEO finalists, because selecting the CEO is the board’s most […]

How Do I Retain the Runner-Up Candidate for Future Roles?

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. Keep the relationship warm through genuine, respectful ongoing contact, because a strong runner-up is […]

How Do I Keep an Executive Search Confidential From My Current Leader?

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. You run a confidential search with a tightly controlled circle of knowledge, and you almost certainly […]

What Should I Do If My Best Executive Just Resigned Unexpectedly?

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. Stabilize first, understand why, then decide between retention and replacement, in that order, rather than reacting […]