Recruitment Strategies & Perspectives from Duffy Group
Recruitment Strategies &
Perspectives from Duffy Group
Unveil the secrets of successful recruitment with pioneering strategies, latest industry news and expert insights. Perfect for organizations, hiring leaders, recruiters and team builders looking to secure their dream candidate.
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Kathleen Duffy Continues Six-Year Streak in AzBusiness Leaders, Honored Among Top Executive Recruiting Professionals
From redefining search models to reshaping how organizations approach leadership hiring, CEO Kathleen Duffy has built a career on doing things differently. That work has once again been recognized in AzBusiness Leaders’ 2026 edition, where she was named one of just four executive recruiting professionals statewide.
For more than three decades, Kathleen […]
Is It Time to Bring in Non-Clinical Healthcare Recruiters? 5 Questions to Audit Your Hiring Strategy
Non-clinical talent may work behind the scenes, but it’s fast becoming one of healthcare’s toughest battles. Human resources, finance and operations roles are in high demand — with medical and health services manager positions alone projected to grow 23% by 2034, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That demand runs headfirst into […]
Melissa Barker Examines Surge in Local Government Executive Turnover in Public Eye Magazine
Across the country, cities and counties are grappling with unprecedented turnover among their top leaders, leaving municipalities without the time, resources or internal pipelines needed to fill critical city manager roles.
In a column for the Public Sector HR Association’s website and Public Eye Magazine, Vice President of Practice Development Melissa Barker explores the forces […]
A Four-Peat Achievement: Duffy Group Named a 2025 Inc. Power Partner for B2B Excellence
Duffy Group has once again earned a place on Inc. magazine’s 2025 Power Partners list, marking its fourth consecutive year of recognition. The prestigious list honors B2B organizations in diverse industries nationwide that are devoted to providing entrepreneurs tools and resources needed to successfully start, run and […]
What a Resume Can’t Tell You — But Faith-Based Nonprofit Recruiters Listen For
You’re hiring on a nonprofit budget — up against private-sector perks — and still need someone with heart, grit and the leadership chops to carry a mission forward. It’s no wonder, then, that nearly 75% of nonprofits report open roles, according to the National Council of Nonprofits.
Add in a faith requirement, and […]
How to Build a Talent Pipeline (And Find Passive Talent Others Can’t) with Competitive Intelligence
An executive search can take months. Dozens of conversations, countless resumes, endless evaluations, numerous vetted candidates. And yet, when it’s all over, many contingent and retained firms leave their clients with just one outcome: the single candidate who gets hired.
The rest of the talent pool (and the valuable data it holds) often goes back […]
How Renewable Energy Recruitment Is Evolving: Key Trends for Hiring Leaders
While federal incentives may rise and fall, pressure on renewable energy companies to meet clean energy goals — and secure the talent to deliver — continues to intensify.
Yet the strongest candidates aren’t always visible. Many come from outside the sector. Many aren’t actively looking. And credentials alone don’t reflect the adaptability today’s […]
Catching the Big Fish: How Expert Executive Recruiters Reel in C-Level Talent
In C-level executive recruiting, as in fishing, landing the biggest catch takes more than luck — it demands research and strategy.
Finding leaders who can steer organizations through growth (or disruption) has become a challenge, especially as turnover continues to rise.
In 2024, CEO turnover across all industries climbed 9% year-over-year, according to a […]
Hire to Last: A Stage-by-Stage Guide from Top Hospitality Executive Recruiters
The hospitality industry is thriving. Travel is up, demand is steady, and businesses are buzzing with guests. But building a workforce that can keep pace? That’s still a challenge.
As of 2025, nearly 65% of hoteliers report being short-staffed, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Across the broader industry, turnover remains stubbornly high, […]
Why Your Higher Education Executive Search Is Stalling
You planned carefully. Formed a committee. Posted the job. And still — months later — you’re stuck in the same meeting, asking: Why haven’t we found the right candidate yet? It’s a familiar headache in higher education recruitment.
And demand for leadership isn’t easing up. Employment of postsecondary education administrators is projected to […]
