Perspectives on talent, hiring, and the future of work across tech, AI, and fintech.

Written by the people who see the market from the inside.

· RETAINED SEARCH · RECRUITING ·
Should you work with multiple recruiters — or one?
The answer is different depending on which side of the table you're on
· EXECUTIVE SEARCH · WRONG HIRE COST ·
The Real Cost of a Wrong Senior Hire — and How to Avoid It
One million dollars is a conservative estimate. Here is where that number comes from.
· AI TALENT · EMEA · TECH RECRUITMENT ·
The AI Talent Market in EMEA in 2026
What Companies Need to Know
· CAREER STRATEGY · COUNTEROFFER ·
You got a counteroffer. Should you accept it?
We've shared a few considerations that can help you evaluate whether staying is the right move — or whether it simply postpones a decision that's already been made.
· EXECUTIVE SEARCH · TECH RECRUITMENT ·
How the Executive Search Process Works — and Why It Matters
A step-by-step guide to retained search for senior roles in tech, fintech, and AI
· CAREER STRATEGY · PERSONAL BRAND ·
How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Visible to Executive Search Firms
Most senior professionals are invisible to the people looking for them. Here is how to fix that.
· CULTURAL FIT · MIS-HIRE ·
What "cultural fit" actually means in senior hiring
A great executive can be highly successful in one organisation and struggle in another. Because context matters more than many companies realise.
· SALARY NEGOTIATION · CAREER ADVISORY ·
How to Negotiate a Senior Tech Salary
Most senior professionals undervalue their next role before the offer is even made.
· PASSIVE CANDIDATES · EXECUTIVE SEARCH ·
How to Hire Passive Candidates
Why the best people aren't looking, and what it takes to find them anyway

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