Executive Talent Insights
Why Can't We Get Hiring Right?
By Linda Brenner | August 01, 2026
It's hard to think of another business capability that has received more attention over time than hiring.
The Hidden Cost of Outdated Recruiting: Why an Audit Pays Off
By Linda Brenner | May 20, 2025
In unpredictable times, even good companies make bad hires. You’re not alone if your organization is struggling to hire faster and more effectively right now. When uncertainty dominates the business landscape, and talent markets shift faster than...
Five Ways to Influence Hiring Managers in the Recruitment Process
By Linda Brenner | March 05, 2025
Recruiters often complain that they struggle to get quality time with hiring managers and learn about their talent-related priorities in a proactive way. This is a legitimate complaint; if you can’t get time with a manager, how can you possibly be a...
Talent Acquisition Audit: Six Signs You Need One
By Linda Brenner | January 28, 2025
Six circumstances where it makes sense to bring in outside, unbiased resources to conduct a talent acquisition audit.

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