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It should come as no surprise to anyone at this point that the pandemic ushered in a new way of working—with virtual and hybrid arrangements and more flexible schedules. Less obvious is the fact that the pandemic also prompted a considerable number of people—even high-level executives—to rethink their careers."We’re having the highest rate of CEO turnover on the books," says Aileen Alexander, CEO of, the largest woman-founded and woman-led executive search firm in the world.
The lists are based primarily on survey responses from more than 9,300 recruiters, HR or hiring managers, and employees with recent experience working with a recruiting firm. Last year’s survey responses were also incorporated into the analysis at a lower weighting. Ultimately, the firms with the most recommendations landed on the lists, including 150 companies on the executive search list, 200 on the professional search list and 175 companies on the temporary staffing list.
Nationally, at least 4% of companies in the private sector advertise open positions using recruiting firms, according to the latestfrom the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Manufacturing companies lead the way in partnering with recruiters to fill openings.
Another continued focus for companies—one that recruiters help to address—is the push for more diversity among employees and leadership, which research has found to be positive for both work culture and the bottom line.
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