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

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 […]

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. Evaluate whether a board seat is appropriate for the role and the candidate, and recognize that the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, for a relocating executive hire, funding a spouse or partner’s visit is a reasonable, often […]

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 […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. Announce it personally and thoughtfully, tailoring the message to reassure and orient employees internally before communicating externally, […]

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 […]

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. Understand why it happened honestly, because an executive leaving within weeks almost always signals a problem with the […]