How to Choose a Search Firm: 15 Smart Questions to Ask Before You Commit
A bad hire at the top can cost more than just time — it slows growth, derails strategy, and shakes team morale.That’s why more companies are turning to search firms to fill their most critical leadership roles. But with over 5,000 firms in the U.S. alone, according to IBISWorld data, how do you know which […]
Beyond the Job Board: How Executive Recruiters Uncover Passive Candidates
Traditional recruiting methods will only reach half of your potential executive and leadership talent. Why? Because more than half the best leaders aren’t browsing job boards—they’re hard at work in their current roles. The number of passive candidates in the U.S. workforce exceeds the number of active job seekers by nearly 200%. According to recent […]
Inside the Executive Search Process with Millman Search
When your organization hires a new leader, you’re not just filling a role—you’re entrusting someone with your business, your people, and your future. You’re banking on bringing on a positive, transformative presence. It’s high stakes, and the investment goes far beyond salary and benefits. That’s why understanding the search process is critical for organizations on […]
When Internal Hiring Isn’t Enough: How to Know It’s Time for Outside Support
If you’ve ever had a senior leadership role sit vacant despite your internal team’s best efforts, you have experienced the struggles of executive hiring: qualified candidates are difficult to find. Worse, just when you think you’ve found the ideal candidate, they disappear without a trace during the interview process. Meanwhile, the organizational pressure is mounting: […]
10 Signs It’s Time to Partner with an Executive Search Firm
Internal human resources teams excel at filling many organizational roles, leveraging their company knowledge and cultural understanding to make successful hires. However, certain leadership positions and executive-level roles present challenges that can benefit from an executive search firm’s specialized experience, connections, and expertise. Reports by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) found […]
What Is an Executive Search Firm? Everything You Need to Know
Organizational success depends on finding the right people, including leaders for C-suite and senior leadership roles, who impact every aspect of an organization. For critical hiring decisions, companies turn to executive search firms for their deep industry expertise, exclusive candidate access, and highly personalized approach. This comprehensive guide explores different types of executive search firms […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Executive Recruitment Process
The executive recruitment process has high stakes for a company. Hiring decisions for C-suite and senior executive positions are significant financial investments and can impact all aspects of an organization. Executive search firms help businesses manage executive hiring challenges by using extensive networks and specialized expertise to find a skilled leader who fits their client’s […]