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Executive Search & Leadership Insights.
Articles, analyses and field perspectives on senior recruitment, talent selection, development and retention. Anonymised case studies, methodology, sharp opinions.
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Do I Need an Executive Search Firm? 5 Situations Where It Pays Off
How to tell if your organisation actually needs an executive search firm. 5 concrete signals, 2 anti-patterns, the real cost of a bad executive hire, and a simple 3-question test.
8 minArticle
How to Choose an Executive Search Firm? 7 Criteria and the Red Flags to Avoid
Choosing the right executive search firm can be the difference between a successful mandate and an expensive failure. 7 evaluation criteria, red flags to watch for, and the 5 questions to ask before you sign.
9 minArticle
What to Expect During an Executive Search Process? The 4 Phases, Week by Week
The concrete unfolding of an executive search engagement: 4 phases over 16 weeks, from the initial brief to post-integration follow-up. What the firm does, your role as a client, and the surprises to anticipate.
10 minPress
Bilan · The Art of Choosing Those Who Decide · Portrait of Isabelle Gagnon
Bilan dedicated a portrait to Isabelle Gagnon in its Focus Femmes Inspirantes supplement (April 2026). Trajectory, governance perspective and signature of a Swiss-Canadian leader.
4 minPress
Le Figaro · ITalent, Strategic Partner for the Recruitment of Executives, Senior Managers and Experts
ITalent was featured in Le Figaro Économie in May 2022, alongside a televised interview. Overview of the firm, its approach and its positioning.
3 min