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Personnel Search Services Group brings to you our #January edition of the #LeadershipMoves series, a summary of the major #Leadership moves that occurred in the month of January. Successful businesses know how to stay ahead of the curve. And keeping abreast of the trends and changes in your industry can give you the competitive edge you seek. ?? Do share your thoughts on these moves, and how they could impact their respective industries in the comments below. Do follow us on our LinkedIn Page for further updates: https://lnkd.in/dEG4xNDw #leadership #markettrends #industrynews #industryinsights #executivesearch #PSSleadershipmoves #pssinsights

Over the past few weeks, my 4-year-old daughter has been on a mission to master her cartwheel. It started with wobbly donkey kicks (legs barely clearing the ground) and has inched toward something resembling a full rotation. She asks us to take videos of her, analyses every attempt, and keeps practicing—even when her legs stubbornly refuse to straighten. Her motivation? Maybe one too many Simone Biles YouTube shorts. But the takeaway? A wonderful lesson on grit. Angela Duckworth famously defines grit as?“passion and perseverance for long-term goals.”?It’s not about talent or quick wins—it’s about showing up, adapting, and pushing through imperfection. Watching my daughter, I couldn’t help but reflect on how we assess leaders in Executive Search. Too often, hiring conversations focus on the “what”: career milestones, degrees, titles, metrics. But in my opinion, the?“how”?matters just as much. How did candidates navigate failure? What obstacles did they overcome to lead a turnaround? What kept them going when the path wasn’t linear? How did they evolve from early-career missteps? These stories of resilience—often buried in a candidate’s past—reveal the grit that drives transformative success. At Personnel Search Services Group, I challenge our team to dig deeper—to go beyond resumes and ask the right questions. Credentials may open doors, but?grit?is what keeps leaders standing when the ground shifts beneath them. Are we asking the questions that truly uncover it? I’d love to hear from you: How do you assess grit when evaluating leaders? What questions or strategies have helped you uncover resilience in a candidate’s story? P.S: Need a smile? I’ve got a cartwheel video on standby. Spoiler: It’s 99% enthusiasm, 1% grace :) #PSS #ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipHiring #Grit #GrowthMindset #TalentStrategy

In today’s recruitment landscape, the power dynamics have shifted significantly. The market is now candidate-driven, meaning that top talent holds more leverage than ever before. In this article we will explore some of the emerging trends and recruitment actions becoming a top priority as employers look to compete and stand out. #pssinsights #talentacquisition #talenttrends #recruitment #hrinsights #recruitment

Personnel Search Services Group - One of the top #executivesearch firms in India. Our mission at Personnel Search Services is to build our client organizations by providing them with the best available human resources. We follow a comprehensive, effective, and time-tested hashtag#search process that has successfully helped us seamlessly execute and close mandates for the last 4 decades. If you are a CEO, CHRO, or talent acquisition executive seeking our expertise to hire critical leadership positions in your organization, then leave your details with us at the link below! https://lnkd.in/dfhSmFAn #executivesearch #recruiting #hiring #jobsearch #careers #jobseekers #jobhunt #jobopportunity

“We want someone in their late 30s or early 40s.” This was the mandate we received at the first briefing meeting from the Board and owners of our client, a multibillion-dollar Indian manufacturing conglomerate. The Personnel Search Services Group recently placed the company’s 43-year-old Chief Operating Officer—by far, the youngest member of the leadership team. This marked a significant shift. Over two decades of partnering with this client, we’ve consistently focused on identifying seasoned professionals for their CXO roles—leaders with nearly 30 years of experience. But this time, the expectations were different, and the reasons were clear. The more obvious reason was the changing nature of the workforce. The client’s employees were becoming younger, more informed, and highly opinionated. To lead effectively, the COO needed to connect with junior employees, earn their trust, and inspire them to perform at their best. The less obvious—but arguably more critical—reason was the need for a younger, dynamic leader to challenge the status quo. The presence of such a leader could push the senior leadership team to innovate, think faster, and become more agile. This shift fosters healthy competition, reduces complacency, and ultimately drives productivity across the organization. Over the last year, we've witnessed a growing trend: the rise in demand for CXOs aged between 36 and 44—not just in startups, but across legacy industries and organizations, too. In fact, a pie chart I’ve attached shows that 39% of CXO hires in FY25 were in this age group, up from 34% in FY24. On the flip side, the 45-50 age bracket saw a decline, with just 33% of hires, down from 37% the year before. While I fully appreciate the value of young and dynamic leaders, I’ve often found myself advocating to clients for keeping slightly older leaders in the consideration set rather than ruling them out entirely. In many cases, I believe they might do a better job steering the ship, especially in complex businesses. However, one thing is certain—the leadership archetype is evolving. Experience is still critical, but agility and adaptability are becoming just as important. Now, I’d love to hear from you: Do you believe younger leaders are more equipped to handle today’s fast-paced challenges, or are we at risk of losing valuable insight and wisdom from seasoned professionals? Let me know your thoughts. #PSS #PersonnelSearchServices #Leadership #CXO #ExecutiveHiring #YoungLeaders #LeadershipEvolution #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #WorkplaceTrends #GenerationalLeadership #Management #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment

Personnel Search Services Group brings to you our #January edition of the #LeadershipMoves series, a summary of the major #Leadership moves that occurred in the month of January. Successful businesses know how to stay ahead of the curve. And keeping abreast of the trends and changes in your industry can give you the competitive edge you seek. ?? Do share your thoughts on these moves, and how they could impact their respective industries in the comments below. Do follow us on our LinkedIn Page for further updates: https://lnkd.in/dEG4xNDw #leadership #markettrends #industrynews #industryinsights #executivesearch #PSSleadershipmoves #pssinsights

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As we step into 2025, the talent market is poised for even more transformation after a year of rapid shifts in 2024. Organizations are navigating a complex and ever-changing landscape, shaped by evolving workforce expectations, economic uncertainty, and technological progress. In this article, let us take a look at some of the trends that will shape the talent landscape in 2025. Are there any specific trends you find particularly interesting or relevant to your industry? Let us know in the comments below! If you are a CEO, CHRO, or talent acquisition executive seeking our expertise to hire critical leadership positions in your organization, then leave your details with us at the link below! https://lnkd.in/dfhSmFAn Also, do follow us on our LinkedIn Page for further updates: https://lnkd.in/dEG4xNDw #talentacquisition #talenttrends #skills #resume #recruitment #pssinsights #hrinsights

Personnel Search Services Group brings to you our #December edition of the #LeadershipMoves series, a summary of the major #Leadership moves that occurred in the month of December. Successful businesses know how to stay ahead of the curve. And keeping abreast of the trends and changes in your industry can give you the competitive edge you seek. ?? Do share your thoughts on these moves, and how they could impact their respective industries in the comments below. Do follow us on our LinkedIn Page for further updates: https://lnkd.in/dEG4xNDw #leadership #markettrends #industrynews #industryinsights #executivesearch #PSSleadershipmoves #pssinsights

Personnel Search Services Group wishes everyone a prosperous new year filled with growth, success, and innovation! #newyear2025