VP of Marketing Compensation: What Top Leaders Are Making
Key Insights VP of Marketing leaders can earn a base salary of approximately $329.4K. Total cash compensation can reach up to $609.6K at the 90th
What It Means to Partner with a Forbes-Recognized Executive Search Firm
Key Insights The Forbes recognition reflects our sustained commitment to excellence. The best executive search firms go beyond filling roles—they're strategic partners. A search partner
What Top Executive Talent Wants in Their Next Opportunity
Key Insights Executives are attracted to opportunities where they can drive transformation. Scope, autonomy, and ownership matter to top talent. Strong fundamentals, strategy, and leadership
Forbes America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2026
Warren, New Jersey, June 10, 2026 – BrainWorks has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Recruiting Temporary Staffing Firms for 2026. Specifically ranked at No. 52 on the Executive Recruiting list, the
Sales VP’s: What High Performing Sales Leaders Are Making
Key Insights Sales VPs can earn a base salary of approximately $291.6K. Total cash compensation can reach up to $1.283M at the 90th percentile. AI expertise and data-driven
How HR Leaders Are Rethinking Retention
Key Insights Career mobility and succession planning are essential retention strategies. Leadership development remains a top priority to reduce turnover. Employee listening strategies help HR leaders identify retention risks. Compensation benchmarking is becoming more
Why Consumer Goods Companies Are Hiring More Carefully—Not Necessarily Less
Key Insights CPG hiring remains active, but far more selective in 2026. Inflation continues pressuring consumer spending and margins. AI is reshaping hiring, operations, and leadership priorities.
What Makes You Say Yes to a Recruiter?
Key Insights Working with the right recruiter saves companies time. External recruiting partners expand access to passive, high-impact talent. A strong recruiting firm reduces hiring costs tied
Trends Influencing Private Equity and Portfolio Company Hiring in 2026
Key Insights Private equity firms are becoming more selective. Replacement hiring is outpacing growth hiring. Outside the CEO, CFOs, CROs, and CHROs are among the most critical hires. Executive
Cybersecurity CISO Compensation: What Top Information Security Leaders Are Earning
Key Insights Cybersecurity CISOs earn a base salary of approximately $377K. Total cash compensation can reach up to $854.3K. Sign-on and retention bonuses are