Understanding Data-Driven Recruitment and Why it Matters in Executive Search

In an era defined by huge quantities of easily-accessible information, instinct alone no longer cuts it in executive search. The companies and institutions that win in leadership hiring are those that combine strategic insight with data-driven precision. At Blue Rock Search, we see this firsthand across our work in Human Resources, Private Equity, and Higher […]

Are You Recruiting from the Right Talent Pools?

Whether you call it the Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, or any of the many names given to the COVID-era hiring woes, the fact remains that hiring in the CX world is tough these days. Competition for talent is intense, employees are changing their priorities, and the result is a frustratingly large number of job […]

The Talent You Need for Crisis Leadership

No matter how smoothly an organization usually runs, there will inevitably be bumps in the road. When those little speed bumps turn into a full-blown crisis, having the right HR executive leadership in place is critical for turning things around. So, what does crisis leadership mean for the HR team in today’s business world?   […]

Total Rewards in Today’s Terms

  Pay equity and transparency, hybrid work, mental health benefits, human capital disclosures, the future of work, third party administrators, CD&A, broad-based compensation, market pricing, Radford data, Mercer data, short- and long-term incentive plans…   All these aspects lead to the Total Rewards (TR) function: the current list of priorities, the regulatory landscape, the complexity […]

Three Steps to Take to Win in the Great Resignation

July 2021 was a record-breaking month. Four million Americans quit their jobs, which left a record-breaking 10.9 million jobs open at the end of that month. Called the “Great Resignation,” this trend has seen an unprecedented number of people leaving their current jobs or, at the very least, exploring their options in a labor market […]

Looking into the HR Crystal Ball: 2022 Predictions from Blue Rock Search

Over the last two years, HR leaders have faced more challenges than anyone could have ever anticipated. Being a CHRO or Head of Talent is incredibly difficult right now. In fact, during the week of December 25, 2021, weekly jobless claims came close to hitting a 52-year low, according to a CNBC report.   Meanwhile, […]