MarketApril 2026
Why retained search is winning back the C-suite mandate
After a decade of contingent expansion, boards are returning to retained models for the searches that matter. A look at why the pendulum is swinging.
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Field notes from the senior talent market.
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CompensationMarch 2026
The new comp envelope for AI engineering leadership
Total cash, equity refresh, and retention triggers — what calibrated offers actually look like in the second half of 2026.
Read noteWorkforce strategyFebruary 2026
Succession planning under sponsor pressure
PE-backed companies are running succession plans on accelerated cycles. Five practical patterns we are seeing inside the portfolio.
Read noteGovernmentJanuary 2026
Cleared talent in a constrained market
Why the cleared talent market is structurally tighter than it appears in headcount data — and what defense primes are doing about it.
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