In today’s competitive and socially conscious business environment, building a diverse leadership team is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a strategic imperative. Yet many companies struggle to move the needle on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially at the executive level. One of the most effective levers organizations can pull is partnering with a […]
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Why the Most Valuable Work Often Happens After the Hire? When a candidate says “yes” to your offer, it might feel like the search is complete. But in retained executive search, that moment is not the end—it’s just the beginning of a new and critical phase. While contingent recruiting models often disappear after the deal […]
When your top executive candidate receives a counteroffer from their current employer, it can feel like the entire search is suddenly on shaky ground. But this is precisely where your retained search partner proves their true value—not just as a recruiter, but as a strategic advisor and a skilled mediator. Below, we explore how retained […]
When a retained executive search enters its final, most delicate phase—closing the chosen candidate—compensation becomes the focal point. For hiring managers and HR leaders, this is often a high-stakes negotiation with significant financial and strategic implications. Fortunately, one of the greatest value-adds of working with a retained search firm is their expertise in navigating executive-level […]
When a retained search firm presents a finalist for a senior leadership role, the process is far from over. One of the most critical final steps is the executive reference check process for retained search, a deep, rigorous, and highly confidential method of vetting that goes well beyond standard HR procedures. For organizations investing in […]
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Why this strategic meeting is critical to refining and accelerating your executive hiring process In the retained executive search process, few moments are as pivotal—and as overlooked—as the candidate calibration call. For clients, this is not just another meeting. It’s a strategic pause designed to align, refine, and optimize your search based on early candidate […]
When you engage a retained executive search firm, you’re not just hiring a recruiter to “find someone.” You’re investing in a sophisticated, multi-phase process that filters a vast pool of potential candidates into a select group of top-tier leaders. This process is commonly visualized as a funnel—wide at the top with comprehensive market outreach, and […]
Key Takeaways (For Busy Executives) Typical Timeline: 10 to 15 business days from kick-off to delivery of the market mapping report. Key Influencing Factors: Role complexity, geographic scope, industry competitiveness, and clarity of the position specification. Client Involvement Matters: Faster feedback and early clarity can reduce delays by several days. When a company initiates a […]
Unpacking the Technology and Methodology Behind Top-Tier Talent Identification When clients engage a retained executive search firm, one of the most frequent questions they ask is: “What exactly do you use to find candidates that we couldn’t find ourselves?” In this article, we pull back the curtain on the modern recruiting tech stack—explaining what research […]
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Strategic Targeting in Retained Executive Search In retained executive search, a great candidate slate doesn’t start with a job posting—it starts with a map. That map is the target company list, a carefully constructed group of organizations where top talent is likely to reside. Sophisticated hiring leaders often ask: How do […]