The Modern CHRO: Episode 5- Getting Out of the HR Lane
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
Buffkin / Baker Acquires Benson Executive Search, Expanding Capabilities and Human Resources Sector Expertise
Nashville,TN and Boston, MA. – June 8, 2026 Buffkin / Baker, a leading retained executive search firm, today announced the acquisition of Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm
The Rise of the Informed Candidate: When the Talent You Want Has Already Done Their Homework
Something has shifted in how executive candidates engage with opportunities, and it’s more than just being selective. What’s changed is that they’re now doing real due dilige
Where technology meets the human touch – Lessons from CPO Humera Kassem
Red Robin’s Chief People Officer on AI adoption, culture change, and why authenticity is the one thing technology can’t replace. Humera Kassem has spent over 30 years i
Buffkin / Baker Names Kevin Duffy Partner
BRENTWOOD Tenn. – May, 2026 Buffkin / Baker, a partner-led executive search firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Duffy as a partner in the firm’s consumer practic
Why the Best C-Suite Searches Begin Long Before the First Conversation
Every executive search starts with the same question: who do we need? But the organizations that consistently make great leadership hires know there’s a more important questi
The Modern CHRO: Episode 4
The Modern CHRO: Leading People Strategy at the Enterprise Level As organizations continue to navigate rapid change, the role of the Chief Human Resources Officer has evolved well
Good Governance, Succession, and Why External Validation Matters—Even for Internal Candidates
Selecting the Chief Executive Officer is the most consequential decision a board makes. Thoughtful boards do not simply choose a leader; they establish a process that aligns with t
The PE-Backed CFO Blueprint
by Ryan Baggett In the private equity ecosystem, the CFO role has evolved well beyond financial stewardship. For PE-backed companies, this is not simply the executive responsible f