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Straight from our Leaders: One question about salary quickly became a conversation about growth. The best candidates aren't just evaluating what a role pays today. They're trying to understand how the company thinks about investing in people over the long term. CEO Robert Ciresi gives an example below. #CiresiMorek #executivesearch #leadership #insights #quote

This week's Hot Take: We polled our network on whether PE-backed leaders need previous exit experience to succeed. The top answer, shared by 47% of voters, said it depends on the team. CiresiMorek President, Mark Morek, landed elsewhere: he's in the 30% who say exit experience isn't the deciding factor; implementation is. Check out the clip below to hear more on this perspective from Mark. #CiresiMorek #executivesearch #poll #perspective #hottake #PE

CiresiMorek is thrilled to share that Steve Holley has officially joined Decostar Industries, a division of Magna International, as their new General Manager. #Congratulations Steve, and best wishes for success in your new role! #2026Placement #executivesearch #newhire #CiresiMorek

Straight from our Leaders: Long interview processes don't just slow you down. They cost you candidates and can impact your reputation. Managing Partner Rick Crew breaks it down here. #CiresiMorek #executivesearch #leadership #insights #quote

CiresiMorek is proud to announce our new partnership with Vestis Corporation. They are a leading North American provider of uniforms, workplace supplies, and facility services that help businesses create safer, cleaner, and more productive workplaces. We are excited to provide our proven recruiting strategies as we build upon this partnership! #CiresiMorek #executivesearch #partnership #manufacturing #leadership

"Not a culture fit" gets thrown around a lot in interview processes today. It can be frustrating to hear, but it is usually not a cop-out, and there is real weight behind it. The problem is that most teams never define what "fit" actually means until they are already in the interview, so "culture fit" becomes a catch-all for an uncertain gut feeling. In today's 60-Second Take, Ben Evans shares why that clarity has to come first. #CiresiMorek #executivesearch #60sectake #hiring #trends

CiresiMorek is thrilled to share that Chris Tierney has officially joined NXTPoint Logistics as their new Vice President of Operations. #Congratulations Chris, and best wishes for success in your new role! #2026Placement #executivesearch #newhire #CiresiMorek

Private equity-backed organizations demand speed, execution, and the ability to drive change. But does a leader need previous exit experience to succeed in that environment? Some argue there's no substitute for having gone through a transaction. Others believe strong operators with transformation and implementation experience can thrive without it. What do you think? #CiresiMorek #executivesearch #poll #perspective #private #equity

CiresiMorek is proud to announce the successful placement of Mark Deterding as the new Plant Manager at Emotiv Mobility. #Congratulations to Mark as he steps into this pivotal role! #2026Placement #executivesearch #newhire #CiresiMorek

The candidate was interested. The role was right. The compensation worked. So why did they walk away? In this 60-second take, Robert calls out the biggest reasons strong candidates walk away mid-process: a search that drags too long, and an assessment process that feels more like an obstacle course than a conversation. If your last search stalled at the finalist stage, this is worth 60 seconds of your time. #CiresiMorek #executivesearch #60sectake #candidates #hiring