Shearwater Health Hires Matthew Thompson as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Shearwater Health, a global leader in clinical solutions for the healthcare industry, has appointed Matthew Thompson as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Shearwater Hea
Remote Work vs On-Site Work. Which is the right direction?
Remote work, once a niche arrangement, has transformed into a mainstream component of the workforce, especially following its surge in prevalence during the year of 2020 due to the
The Critical Role of HR Leadership During Private Equity Transitions
When a company experiences an ownership change, particularly through an acquisition by a private equity firm, strong HR and People leadership becomes essential. These transitions p
Stormont Vail Health Hires Mark Slyter as the Next President & Chief Executive Officer
Stormont Vail Health, a Topeka, Kansas based nonprofit integrated health system, has appointed Mark Slyter as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Storm
Enhancing Business Outcomes: The CHRO & CFO Alliance
by Jim May, Associate Partner In today’s business landscape, the performance of HR and finance is more interconnected than ever. Therefore, it is essential for the Chief Huma
Start Ups & Unicorns
Whether your organization is a new startup with 50 to 100 employees—now hiring your first People leader—or a “tech unicorn” company with over 500 employees experiencing rap
Interim HR Consulting: A New Strategy for Agile Leadership
Buffkin/Baker offers a key feature in our human resources consulting and advisory services by providing part-time and full-time interim HR consultants. These professionals can serv
What is Talent Acquisition?
The competition for talent is intensifying due to increasing globalization and a persistently tight labor market, with numerous organizations competing for the same scarce top tale
Buffkin / Baker Acquires Gallagher’s U.S. Executive Search Practice
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., February 13, 2025 – Buffkin / Baker, a national retained executive search firm based in Brentwood, Tennessee, announced today the acquisition of Gallagher’s U
Creating a Relationship with a Retained Executive Search Firm
by Ryan Baggett, Associate Partner The executive job market is constantly changing and can be highly competitive. To stand out and secure the right position, it is important to con