Services
Talent Advisory
Sometimes the right first step isn’t a search. Talent advisory gives you an honest view of the market before you commit: who is out there, what they cost, what they’ll expect and how hard the role will be to fill.
Who it’s for
Leaders planning a new team, a new office or a new market; HR teams setting salary bands; and clients deciding whether to hire, restructure or promote from within.
How it runs
The same four steps, done properly.
Agree the question
A short conversation to agree the question you need answered.
Research the market
Research into the relevant talent market: availability, typical packages, competitor teams and likely hiring timelines.
Report honestly
A clear written summary with my recommendation.
Advise on next steps
If you go ahead with a hire, the work feeds straight into the search.
Typical work
An example
For one client I provided market intelligence that informed their decisions on retaining key people. Senior people in that business later approached me confidentially about their own careers, because they trusted how I handled information.
What you get
- A market map for a role or team
- Salary and package benchmarking
- An honest view of how hireable your plan is
- A clear recommendation: hire, restructure or promote from within
Markets this applies to
Related insights
Discretion by design
Confidential
executive search.
For board and senior appointments that need discretion. A private conversation first, always.
For companies
Hiring for a senior role? Send me the brief and I’ll tell you honestly what the market looks like.
For candidates
Thinking about a move? We can talk privately. Nothing goes anywhere without your agreement.