Category Archives: Employer Q&A

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. Compete on what smaller, less-known companies can offer that big brands cannot, greater scope, impact, ownership, agility, […]

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 can generally recruit from a competitor, but you must respect the candidate’s legal obligations, non-competes, […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. Compete on what the candidate actually values, not just money, and make your opportunity the clear best choice rather than winning a bidding […]

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, appropriate honesty about the company’s real challenges builds trust, attracts the right […]

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, and you should, because how a candidate explains leaving their last company is one of the more […]

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. Give a strong candidate reasonable time to make a considered decision, usually a few days to a week, but set a clear […]

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. Make the business case for an exception, since hiring freezes almost always allow exceptions for […]

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 […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. Look past the tie to fit for your specific situation, since two finalists who seem equally strong overall are rarely equal on the dimensions […]

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. Expect a longer notice period than for junior roles, commonly one to three months and sometimes more, […]