Why First-Time Human Capital Operating Executive Hires Fail
Why first-time human capital operating hires fail, and how to set up the search for success: align on the role, build a scorecard and define success.
Why first-time human capital operating hires fail, and how to set up the search for success: align on the role, build a scorecard and define success.
We recently wrapped a search that put us in front of Human Capital Operating Executives, chief talent officers, and portfolio company CHROs across middle-market and large-cap firms. A few things came up on nearly every call: how firms should scope the role, how thin the real candidate pool is, and what actually gets a strong candidate to say yes.
Our recent search work in the portfolio operations space involved deep-dive discussions with senior leaders on AI implementation. A consistent narrative emerged from these middle-market and large-cap executives on what’s working now.
Internal referrals often lack the thorough evaluation of external hires, leading to potential risks and costly mistakes. Learn to hire internal referrals the right way.
Key highlights of our discussion points covered at our PE HR/TA Roundtable in New York City, September 9, 2025
A summary of our discussion points, followed by a detailed overview of the key topics covered at our PE CFO lunch and roundtable on January 28, 2025.
Understanding why candidates decline job offers and implementing effective strategies to mitigate this risk will help you build stronger teams of top talent. We explain how to do it.