Category Archives: For Employers

Apparel & Textiles Leadership Talent Trends 2026: Hiring Data Employers Should Know

Corporate Fashion Professionals

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have compiled this overview of Apparel & Textiles leadership talent trends for 2026, the hiring data and market signals employers should factor into their leadership strategy. The sector is an industry where […]

Wine, Beer & Spirits Leadership Talent Trends 2026: Hiring Data Employers Should Know

Wine Industry Executive

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have compiled this overview of Wine, Beer & Spirits leadership talent trends for 2026, the hiring data and market signals employers should factor into their leadership strategy. The sector is an industry […]

Battery & Energy Storage Leadership Talent Trends 2026: Hiring Data Employers Should Know

Energy Storage System

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have compiled this overview of Battery & Energy Storage leadership talent trends for 2026, the hiring data and market signals employers should factor into their leadership strategy. The sector is a sector at the […]

Home Services & Franchising Leadership Talent Trends 2026: Hiring Data Employers Should Know

Franchise Business

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have compiled this overview of Home Services & Franchising leadership talent trends for 2026, the hiring data and market signals employers should factor into their leadership strategy. The sector is an industry […]

What Is a Fractional CMO? A Guide for Mid-Market Employers

Chief Marketing Officer

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. A Fractional CMO is an experienced marketing executive who leads a company’s marketing on a part-time or contract basis, providing senior […]

President vs CEO: What Is the Difference and Can One Person Hold Both?

Company Board Meeting 1

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 CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is the highest-ranking executive, responsible for overall strategy, major decisions, and […]

What Is Quality of Hire and How Do You Actually Measure It?

Employee Performance Review

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. Quality of hire measures how well a new hire performs and contributes over time, the ultimate test of […]

What Is a Structured Interview? Why It Beats Gut Feel for Executive Hiring

Business Interview

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. A structured interview uses consistent, predetermined questions and evaluation criteria for every candidate, rather than […]

The Anatomy of a Great Executive Offer: Structure, Timing, and Delivery

Business Negotiation

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, this is one of the questions employers bring me most often, and my answer has been sharpened by seeing what separates the searches that succeed from the ones that don’t. An executive offer is not a document; it is […]

How to Interview for Financial Acumen in Non-Finance Executives

Financial Analysis Meeting

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have watched this play out across hundreds of executive searches, and the pattern is clear enough to write down. Companies increasingly need financial acumen in leaders who are not finance professionals, […]