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 CTO Compensation: What Top Technology Leaders Are Earning
Key Insights Cybersecurity CTOs earn a base salary of approximately $377K. Total cash compensation can reach up to $854.3K. Sign-on and retention bonuses are significantly
What Great Executive Search Partnerships Look Like
Key Insights Strong partnerships are built on understanding business goals and culture. Clients consistently cite BrainWorks’ ability to deliver high caliber leadership. Clients value a process
BrainWorks Elevates on the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Search Firms List for 2026
Key Insights BrainWorks has been ranked #45 on Top 50 Executive Search Firms list for 2026. This marks our third consecutive appearance, reinforcing a consistent standard. The recognition signals deep
How AI is Reshaping the Legal Function—and Why Talent Strategy Matters More Than Ever
Key Insights A recent ruling involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) legal materials highlights new risks. AI is rapidly being adopted across corporate legal departments to
Jordan Kaliher to Lead BrainWorks’ CPG Practice, Succeeding Founder Andy Miller
Key Insights Jordan Kaliher succeeds CEO Andy Miller as the new CPG Practice Leader. Andy has led the practice since BrainWorks’ inception 35 years ago. Andy is shifting