From the Recruiter’s Desk: Your Resume, Refined
Recruiters read thousands of resumes over the course of their careers, and the best ones make it easy to understand who a candidate is and what they can offer. It is in how well th
Leadership Insights Series: The Art of Merchandising Has Not Been Automated – A Conversation with Retail Executive Peter Whitsett
Former Meijer EVP Peter Whitsett sat down with Partner Kevin Duffy at Buffkin / Baker on what the data cannot tell a merchant, and why he has always bet on people over experience.
Who Actually Owns Technology in Your Org Chart?
Ask a board to describe the technology leader they need, and the conversation usually starts with a title. We need a CIO. We need a CTO. Maybe a Chief Product Officer. Ask what the
Leadership Integration: The Missing Link to Leader Success
-By David Alexander Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of serving as a senior human resources executive in some of the world’s largest and most admired comp
Leadership Insights Series: Cutting Through the AI Noise in HR – A Conversation with Jaison Williams
A veteran talent and culture executive on why most HR organizations are further behind on AI than they think, and how focused leaders can start making real progress. Jaison William
The Modern CHRO Episode 6: The Future CHRO’s Most Critical Responsibility
How HR Leaders Can Build Business Credibility Beyond the Function Listen to Episode 4: “Getting Out of the HR Lane” HERE Partner Tom Wilson interviews two HR Executive
What PE Recruiters Actually Look For in C-Suite Candidates
Private equity searches operate under a specific set of rules compared to traditional corporate search. A private equity (PE) board typically seeks a leader who can generate measur
From the Recruiters Desk: After the Interview
For most candidates, the interview feels like it ends the moment they walk out of the room, log off the video call, or send a thank-you note. In reality, that’s when the more
Leadership Insights Series: Hire for the Culture You Want to Build – A Conversation with Growth Advisor Megan Dimmer
Growth advisor and former CEO Megan Dimmer on why the hiring process is where sales culture is won or lost. Few people have seen the sales process from as many angles as Megan Dimm
Burnout, Retention, and the Nonprofit Leadership Gap
The nonprofit sector is in the middle of a leadership crisis that many organizations are only beginning to name. It is not simply a hiring problem. It is a retention problem, a bur