by McDermott + Bull | May 6, 2024 | Article, Chris Bull, Chris Bull Article
For many organizations, partnering with an executive search firm can feel a bit like trusting a stranger with the keys to your success. Partnering with a search firm should be built on a foundation of trust, respect, mutual understanding, and collaboration. In this...
by McDermott + Bull | Aug 30, 2023 | Article, Chris Bull, Chris Bull Article
Over the last several years, the executive talent market and executive search landscape have transformed, especially in compensation. Since 2019, I’ve seen senior executive cash compensation levels increase on average by 10% – 15%. Many attribute this to the...
by McDermott + Bull | Apr 10, 2023 | Article, Chris Bull, Chris Bull Article, Jake Vander Zanden, Jake Vander Zanden Article
Volatile. Uncertain. Complex. Ambiguous. VUCA – what was once a nebulous term used to forecast an uncertain future, today is our “new normal.” For the most part, the world has moved past COVID, and when we emerged from the other side, we somewhat expected it to...
by McDermott + Bull | Dec 2, 2022 | Article, Chris Bull, Chris Bull Article
With almost 25 years of experience in retained executive search, I am often asked about what we are seeing in the market and what I expect to see moving forward. I feel as though I can speak for the search industry, not just McDermott + Bull, as I have relationships...
by McDermott + Bull | May 10, 2022 | Article, Chris Bull, Chris Bull Article
As 2021 has been called the year of the “Great Resignation” or “Great Reshuffle”, 2022 will be the year of the “Great Reevaluation” and it is pressing senior leadership teams to re-imagine the role of compensation in the employee experience. We...
by McDermott + Bull | Jan 25, 2022 | Article, Chris Bull, Chris Bull Article
Whatever you call it, The Great…Resignation, Reshuffle, Reset, etc., people are leaving the “devil they know for the devil they don’t” more than I’ve seen in over twenty years of working in executive search. I’ve heard just about every scenario as to why an executive...
