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Here you can find our latest research, commentary and industry insights into a range of topics affecting the specialist sectors and functions we recruit for. For more content, head over to our sister company Fram Search.
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Hiring a COO for a Growth Company

The decision to hire a Chief Operating Officer is often the point at which a growth company recognises that the…

Growth & VC

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Why Posting a Senior Role on LinkedIn Rarely Finds the Right Candidate

C-suite hiring behaves differently. This is why the traditional post on LinkedIn and pray approach often disappoints when hiring for…

Growth & VC

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How Executive Search Strengthens Your Employer Brand

HR leaders should view executive search partners as part of their leadership strategy rather than simply part of the hiring…

Growth & VC

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Hiring a Successor Without Selling the Business

Successful transitions gives the founder the freedom to step back gradually while the company gains the leadership needed for its…

Growth & VC

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Internal Promotion or External Hire: A Leadership Decision That Shapes the Next Chapter of the Business

One of the most difficult leadership decisions for growing businesses is deciding whether the next senior appointment should come from…

Growth & VC

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Hiring Senior Leaders Without Alerting the Market

Hiring without alerting the market is less about secrecy and more about stability. Well managed leadership transitions reassure employees, customers…

Growth & VC

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Is Your Current Talent Gap Slowing Sales Growth

Beneath the surface a business can begin to lose momentum if the leadership team no longer matches the demands of…

Growth & VC

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Choosing the Right Recruitment Partner for Venture Capital Environments

Venture capital is a distinctive market to recruit within. Expectations are high, timelines are compressed and leadership decisions are often…

Growth & VC

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Leadership Hiring in Privately Owned Growth Firms

Privately owned growth firms are building structure while still protecting entrepreneurial momentum. In that transition, leadership decisions begin to carry…

Growth & VC

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Maintaining Confidentiality in Senior Hiring for Venture Capital Firms

Discreet executive search for VC firms has become an increasingly important consideration for boards and managing partners who want to…

Growth & VC

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Strengthening Senior Finance Leadership Outside London and the South East

Senior finance hiring is no longer confined to London and a small number of established financial centres. This shift has…

Growth & VC

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Planning Leadership and Structure Ahead of a Founder Transition

Preparing for a founder exit is rarely a single decision taken at speed. It is usually a gradual process that…

Growth & VC