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Qualified leaders are critical to the success of any business and lengthy hiring processes or poor hires can have a significant negative impact on a company's growth and success. Because of the importance of identifying the right candidates and the complexities and challenges associated with leadership hiring, organizations need to move beyond outdated hiring methods such as relying on traditional executive search firms or mass-market recruitment solutions. An effective leadership hiring platform can help your business access the most qualified candidates, reduce hiring costs and time, and scale your recruitment efforts up and down as your business needs shift. Our blog post highlights key criteria to look for in a leadership hiring platform, including: 1. A focus on superior quality of candidates 2. Efficient time-to-hire 3. Cost-effectiveness 4. A combination of technology and human expertise 5. Proactive talent pipelining and scalability 6. A commitment to diversity and inclusion Read the full blog post to learn how the right leadership hiring platform can help you hire the best leaders in 2025: https://lnkd.in/ezxNYBXM #leaderhiphiring #leadershiprecruitment #executiverecruitment #executivesearch #humanresources #HR #HRtechnology 

Attracting and hiring top-tier leaders is an ongoing challenge for organizations across industries. On average, it takes four to six months to fill an executive role and lengthy hiring processes can significantly impact business operations and growth. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the employment of top executives will grow by 6% between 2023 and 2033. This translates to approximately 343,800 new executive roles annually, outpacing the average growth of most occupations. Another key factor reshaping the executive hiring landscape is the growing turnover rate, with many senior leaders retiring at an accelerated pace—a phenomenon often referred to as the ‘’Silver Tsunami." As a result, the pool of experienced leaders is shrinking, making the competition for top talent even fiercer. In today’s fast-moving and competitive market, traditional methods of hiring leaders often fall short. Organizations need innovative strategies to not only attract but also quickly hire high- caliber leaders who can drive meaningful impact. Are you interested in learning how your organization can overcome these challenges and improve your leadership hiring for 2025 and beyond? Read our blog post to explore actionable insights about hiring the right leaders team for your business: https://lnkd.in/ehq-RGPx #executive #executiveleadership #executivehiring #leadershiphiring #executivesearch #hiringmanagers #aipowered #executivesearchfirm #SucceedSmart #HRtechnology #executivepositions #executivejob

Looking ahead to 2025, organizations are continuing to identify ways to maximize business efficiencies in a challenging economic environment. As a result, HR teams are doing more with less and CHROs and talent must scale their teams’ capabilities to meet the evolving workforce needs of the business. To prepare for success in 2025 and beyond, we recently collected expert insights from seasoned HR leaders by asking about their perspectives on human resources challenges and priorities, as well as the impact AI will have on the HR function. Thank you to HR thought leaders Deb Bubb, Julie Currie, Elaine Davis, Jenny D., Edie Goldberg, Sanjay Sathe, and Jill B. Smart for sharing your thoughtful insights! See their perspectives on 2025 HR priorities and challenges below and read the full blog post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDJ7nRva #HR #humanresources #CHRO #HRtech #2025priorities #2025challenges #leadershiphiring #executivehiring #AI #workforceplanning

As we reflect on what we're thankful for this year, we at SucceedSmart want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has played a significant role in fueling our success. To our clients who trust us to find the right leaders, the talented leaders who are members of our exclusive lifelong career platform, our advisors who guide us with your wisdom, our investors who believe in our vision, and our employees helping to modernize leadership hiring—thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, health, gratitude, and the company of those who matter most. #thanksgiving #executive #executiveleadership #executivehiring #leadershiphiring #executivesearch #hiringmanagers #aipowered #executivesearchfirm #SucceedSmart #HRtechnology #executivepositions #executivejo

AI-powered recruitment solutions have the potential to transform how companies source, evaluate, and engage with top talent. For leadership roles in particular, AI can help HR and talent acquisition leaders reach a broader pool of candidates and ensure they’re effectively evaluating potential leaders to identify the most qualified individuals. While AI can be beneficial, no leadership recruitment process should be completely automated and human expertise and empathy remains critical. In our recent blog post, we outlined best practices to effectively balance AI and human touch in leadership hiring, including: -Align on which tasks should be completed by AI and which tasks should be handle by recruitment and talent acquisition teams -Leverage AI to evaluate leadership candidates based on accomplishments rather than skills -Ensure humans on your team make final hiring decisions -Maintain privacy and transparency -Improve your leadership hiring process over time Read the blog post for additional insights about the impact of AI on leadership hiring: https://lnkd.in/g7-tPhy4 #AI #artificialintelligence #AIhiring #AIrecruitment #talentacquisition #recruitment #leadershiphiring #executivesearch #executiverecruitment 

Hiring diverse leaders will always be important to long-term business success and innovation. Research from McKinsey found that organizations with diverse and inclusive teams are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors. A report published by People Management also found that companies with diverse teams are 87% better at decision-making. This data makes a strong case: diverse leadership brings a wealth of perspectives that improve overall performance. Here are some key reasons why you need to focus on your DEI strategies during your leadership hiring process: ● Wider Talent Pool By actively recruiting diverse leaders, you can tap into a wider, broader pool of talent that brings unique experiences and skills. ● Access to Global Markets Leaders with different backgrounds are better equipped to connect with diverse customer bases, adapt to new markets, and expand global reach. ● Enhanced Decision-Making Diverse teams bring varied viewpoints, which leads to more thorough discussions and innovative solutions. Different perspectives help organizations anticipate challenges and identify opportunities that might otherwise be missed. ● Improved Company Reputation Organizations committed to diversity and inclusion attract customers and employees who value these principles, strengthening brand loyalty and internal culture. ● Greater Employee Satisfaction When employees see diversity and inclusion embraced at all levels, it fosters a more positive, supportive workplace culture. This improves morale and boosts satisfaction, enhancing employee retention and performance. At SucceedSmart we help organizations hire qualified, diverse, future-ready leaders Candidates on our platform can self-identify as diverse. Our ‘single-blind’ approach mitigates conscious and unconscious bias in the hiring process. Our patented, AI-led, accomplishment- based algorithm safeguards privacy while matching best-fit candidates to roles, giving executives full control over profile visibility. See our platform in action. Schedule a demo today: https://lnkd.in/g_F8PJPD demo/ #diversity #diversityatwork #dei #DEI #leadership #hiring #aipowered #executivesearchfirm #SucceedSmart #HRtechnology #executivepositions

Veterans Day is a tribute to those who have devoted themselves to serving our nation with unwavering dedication. Today, we express our deepest gratitude to the men and women who have answered the call of duty, placing a cause greater than themselves above all else. Veterans define what it means to show up with courage and commitment, standing as symbols of what we can achieve when we unite around a common purpose. Their courage, compassion, and resilience serve as a profound example for us all. As we recognize the contributions of veterans, we’re inspired to apply their qualities and values into our own lives and workplaces. At SucceedSmart, we believe in fostering leadership grounded in these same principles. Our powerful blend of AI-led technology and human expertise helps organizations quickly hire qualified leaders who bring purpose, dedication, and integrity to their roles. #veterans #veteransday #executive #executiveleadership #executivehiring #leadershiphiring #executivesearch #hiringmanagers #aipowered #executivesearchfirm #SucceedSmart #HRtechnology #executivepositions #executivejobs

Research from Boston Consulting Group shows that companies with more diverse management teams have 19% higher revenues due to innovation. While diverse leadership teams and diverse workforces as a whole offer organizations a range of benefits, only 13 of the top 50 Fortune 500 CEO positions were held by gender or racially diverse leaders in 2023. Building a diverse talent pipeline can help your organization identify diverse, qualified leaders for both immediate and future open roles, which can help support long-term business success and innovation. Our blog post highlights strategies to build a diverse talent pipeline, including mitigating bias in the hiring process, developing internal talent, and identifying areas for improvement in your recruitment efforts. Read the full blog post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/erK-bjRm #diversity #DEI #diversehiring #diverserecruitment #leadershiphiring #executiverecruitment #executivesearch 

SucceedSmart founder and CEO Sanjay Sathe's latest article for the Forbes Human Resources Council highlights important steps best practices for organizations to consider when developing return-to-office policies. Read the full article below 👇

Research published in Harvard Business Review found that poorly managed CEO and C-suite transitions in the S&P 1500 can wipe out close to $1 trillion a year in market value each year. No matter the reason for employee turnover — such as accepting a role at a different company, transitioning to a new industry, taking a career break, or retiring — having a proactive executive succession planning strategy in place is critical to long-term business success. Our blog post outlines tips for successful executive succession planning, including understanding your organization's long-term business strategy, identifying and developing high-potential employees, and building a talent pipeline of external candidates. Read the full post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/edJD9PsH #successionplanning #executivesuccessionplanning #talentdevelopment #talentpipeline #talentpipelining #executiverecruitment #executivesearch #HR