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No. And here is why.

In today's dynamic job market, the temptation to accept a counteroffer from your current employer after announcing your resignation can be strong. However, evidence suggests that this decision may not be in your best long-term interest.

After receiving an offer from a new company, keep this in mind:

Recently, we’ve seen a rise in the number of counteroffers offered to candidates as sought-after skills become harder to find. As the labor market improves, we expect to see the number and strength of these counteroffers increase.

Should you accept your counteroffer? We believe you should never accept a counteroffer. Here is exactly why.

The fate of your job search isn't written in the stars. It's in your strategy. Here are three ways to show up, stand out, and seize the right opportunities.

There’s one day each year when the idea of "luck" gets a lot of play. I enjoy a little four-leaf clover and leprechaun talk, myself, on St. Patrick's Day. But what about the other 364 days of the year?

As an executive recruiter, I sometimes have candidates tell me they’re having a run of bad luck in their job search. Most of the time, I offer them a simple formula for turning that luck around.

It starts with three simple actions that show how landing the right role isn’t about chance. It’s about creating your own good fortune.

The loss of 92,000 jobs nationwide is significant. But it increases the chance of further rate cuts.

The February 2026 jobs report delivered a surprise, with the U.S. economy losing roughly 92,000 jobs, a sharp reversal from January’s modest gains (Washington Post, 2026).

Leadership Qualities That Inspire Greatness and Shape Successful Careers

Whether you're a hiring manager wanting to build a no-holds-barred, powerhouse team where your employees are known for their superior talent and off-the-charts happiness factor — or you're a candidate seeking such a manager — today is a perfect day to take a peek back in history at the timeless wisdom of some of the most powerful leaders in U.S. history.

The great matches are never made on paper.

I know you've heard this before, but executive recruiters are like matchmakers. We know that no client - and no role - can be fully defined within the four corners of a job description. Likewise, no candidate can be fully understood by reading a LinkedIn profile.

Black History Month is a time to recognize the contributions, leadership, and resilience of Black Americans whose work has shaped our economy, our communities, and the way organizations lead today. We believe this reflection is especially relevant in the recruiting and executive search industry, where leadership decisions shape culture, innovation, and long-term impact.

Dr. Martin Luther King is often remembered for his inspiring leadership through storytelling. His leadership did not move people through spreadsheets or policy frameworks. It moved them through narrative.

As we head into 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what’s working well in your organization and what needs to change. New Year’s resolutions can be powerful. But after years of seeing which ones work best, we like to pass along this observation: it’s the minor, intentional adjustments that consistently outperform the sweeping but unrealistic resolutions.