Why Recruiters Go to Bat for Some Candidates—and Not Others
Why some candidates earn more than consideration and gain a true champion in the search process. Most people think a recruiter’s job is to find qualified candidates, make introductions, and schedule interviews. Those things matter, but at the executive level, there’s a lot more to it. An exec
The Modern CHRO Episode 7: Redesigning the CHRO Role from Scratch
Listen to Episode 7: “Redesigning The CHRO Role from Scratch” HERE Partner Tom Wilson interviews two HR Executive experts to discuss their perspectives on the evolving role. Our panel includes: Dustin Lee, Chief People Officer, Innovage Kathleen Weslock, Executive Partner in CHRO Practice, Ga
Recruiting a Head of Total Rewards
Total Rewards used to be one of the more predictable HR searches. The scorecard was clear: benefits strategy, compensation benchmarking, some equity design, a steady hand on open enrollment. That scorecard no longer describes the job. Pay transparency laws, public salary bands, and an internal workforce
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 the resume presents the value of that experience. Usually, the difference is not a candidate’s experience, education, or tale
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. Peter Whitsett has spent 40 years doing the work that decides what ends up on a shelf, and he has done it on […]