Welcome Back, War for Talent?

Posted By: Robyn Greenspan
Filed Under: robyn greenspan, retention, ceo, executive compensation, demand for talent, war for talent, infographic

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That phrase hasn't been heard much since back in the day when the unemployment rate was under 5 percent and companies faced skills shortages. We're not quite there yet, but ExecuNet's research reveals that workers are restless and ready to move as soon as they feel the marketplace opening and more opportunities developing.

Published on: Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Most Search Firms Hold Off On Own Hiring, Watch Economy

Posted By: Joseph Daniel McCool
Filed Under: executive recruiters, joseph daniel mccool, executive employment, business confidence, search firm hiring index, sfhi

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Executive search firms want to see more sustained corporate hiring at the management level and more consistent economic data before they rebuild their own firms by adding new consulting and research staff.

In February, ExecuNet's benchmark Search Firm Hiring Index revealed that 23 percent of 130 responding executive recruiters indicated they would be adding new professional research and consulting staff over the next three months, a decline of five points from January.

Published on: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Executive Job Creation Expected to Edge Up as Management Job Cuts Decrease

Posted By: Joseph Daniel McCool
Filed Under: execunet, joseph daniel mccool, market trends, executive employment, business confidence, executive job creation index, jci

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A monthly ExecuNet survey of executive recruiters finds that 28 percent of companies are expected to add new executive jobs in the next six months, and only 1 percent are poised to cut top management positions during the same time.