Hiring a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is one of the most consequential decisions an organization can make. The right CLO becomes a trusted advisor who protects the company, enables growth, and shapes corporate culture. The wrong hire can result in mismanaged risks, missed opportunities, and eventual turnover. Instead of asking generic questions that fail to reveal whether a candidate can truly excel in…

New Term You Should Know: Job Hugging Job Hugging: When employees cling to their current roles out of fear of change—prioritizing security over growth, often stalling their own and the company’s progress. What this means for employers today With economic uncertainty and slow job switching, job hugging is reshaping workforce dynamics and engagement levels. While…

When you’re hiring for a critical role, the job description and posting do more than outline responsibilities and requirements. It’s often a candidate’s first real interaction with your company, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. Yet too many organizations treat job postings as mere checklists, filled with generic corporate buzzwords that could…

Executive search is more than filling positions; it’s about finding leaders who will shape organizations for years to come. Jennifer Seal, Senior Talent Consultant at TalentRise, has built her career on understanding this distinction. With a focus on HR leadership and general management roles, Jennifer brings a consultative approach that goes far beyond matching resumes…

We’re proud to announce the successful completion of our executive search for the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. After a comprehensive national search, we’re thrilled to share that Brian Luallen has been selected as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Brian brings exceptional credentials to this role, with a distinguished track record…

TalentRise President Pete Petrella recently appeared on Hunt Scanlon’s Talent Talks podcast to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of executive search and leadership development. Here are the key insights from that conversation. The executive search industry has undergone remarkable transformation in recent years, with artificial intelligence reshaping how firms source, assess, and place top talent.…