Kathleen’s career in executive search reflects a relationship-driven approach to identifying transformative leadership. The profile explores her journey from discovering a knack for recruiting in college to building Duffy Group into a nationally respected firm.

Colleen Neese joins the AZ Big Podcast to examine Arizona’s evolving labor market, leadership shortages and how organizations can better hire, vet and develop talent in […]

As pay transparency legislation expands and candidate expectations evolve, Kathleen Duffy explores how employers can move beyond salary disclosure and use transparency as part of a broader total rewards strategy that supports smarter recruiting and […]

As organizations struggle to fill leadership roles, Sharon examines why traditional hiring methods fall short, and how more intentional vetting and development can help companies identify leaders with true strategic judgment.

Vice President of Practice Development Melissa Barker examines the forces driving government hiring growth across Arizona, from workforce stability to shifting Gen Z career priorities. 

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Recognized as one of just four executive recruiting professionals statewide, CEO Kathleen Duffy was honored in AzBusiness Leaders 2026, which annually recognizes 500 trailblazers for their impact on Arizona’s economic direction and long-term growth.

As municipalities face rising turnover among top leaders, Vice President of Practice Development Melissa Barker outlines the forces driving city managers away, and how strategic storytelling and stronger pipelines can help communities compete for high-caliber […]

Duffy Group has been named to Inc. Business Media’s prestigious 2025 Power Partners list, marketing the fourth consecutive year of recognition. The exclusive list highlights top B2B companies that excel in assisting companies and driving […]

Vice President of Practice Development Melissa Barker speaks on what’s driving turnover at the senior levels of public sector organizations and how “telling the agency’s story” can help attract and retain top government talent.

When hiring stalls growth instead of fueling it, CEO Kathleen Duffy emphasizes it’s time to rethink recruiting, using workforce audits, realistic expectations and a focus on peak performers to transform talent strategy into a […]