Author Archives: syrup
A Handler Case Study: Director Global HRIS Placement
The OpportunityHandler was engaged by a 90+ year-old Atlanta-based Fortune 200 client to lead the search for a Director Global HRIS, a mission-critical role, designed ...
11/5/25
Atlanta Job Market Trends 2026: Employment, Wages & Skills in Demand
Metro Atlanta is entering 2026 with a mixed, but overall resilient, labor market: steady population growth, robust logistics and air travel infrastructure, a surging data-center/AI ...
11/5/25
Recognizing and Responding to the Silent Signals of Employee Disengagement
As autumn settles in, leaders face more than seasonal shifts; they’re also contending with a subtle yet mounting workplace concern: “disengagement.” What Is Disengagement and ...
9/24/25
A Handler Case Study: Sr. Analyst, Assortment Planning
The OpportunityHandler was engaged by a well-established, distribution organization. They were seeking a new Sr. Analyst, Assortment Planning due to growth and transformation. This is ...
8/26/25
SHRM 2025 CHRO Benchmarking: HR Budgets, Pay & Strategic Influence on the Rise
SHRM’s latest 2025 CHRO Benchmarking report reveals a strong trend: organizations are doubling down on HR and talent by investing in staffing, budgets, and compensation. ...
8/26/25
The Rise of “Purpose-Driven Leadership” in Executive Search
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: companies aren’t just looking for experienced executives, they’re looking for purpose-driven leaders. At ...
7/30/25
A Handler Case Study: Chief Operating Officer Placement
The OpportunityHandler was engaged by a 30+ year-old Atlanta-based manufacturer serving the cold storage industry to lead the search for a Chief Operating Officer—a newly ...
7/25/25
A Handler Case Study: Director, Talent Management & Culture
The OpportunityA Fortune 200 enterprise engaged Handler to lead the search for a Director of Talent Management & Culture at its Atlanta headquarters. This role ...
7/1/25
The Rise of Human-Centered Hiring
In an era where AI and automation streamline sourcing, the human side of hiring is more important than ever. Today’s candidates seek purpose, values alignment, ...
6/27/25
A Handler Case Study: Director of Health Benefits
Initiation A leading, global Fortune 200 client, headquartered in a suburb of Atlanta, is a service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added ...
6/25/25
