by Barbara Safani | Feb 1, 2026 | compensation, salary negotiation
New data from the CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500 report reveals significant trends in how senior leadership is being compensated and how that compensation is perceived by investors and proxy advisors. The report...
by Barbara Safani | Jan 21, 2026 | career management, job search
At the executive level, careers rarely stall because of a lack of capability. More often, they plateau or derail because leaders are too busy executing to step back and assess whether their trajectory still aligns with the market, the organization, and their own...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 24, 2025 | career solvers news, resume
Each year, Career Directors International (CDI) hosts the TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry), a global competition where resume writers showcase their best work and compete for top honors. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate strategic thinking, strong writing,...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 30, 2025 | career management, job search
The recent surge in layoffs in the retail sector has created uneasiness and uncertainty across many other industries as people grapple with the reality of a job loss. For senior leaders, losing a role is more than a professional setback; it can unsettle identity,...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 23, 2025 | career management, job search, networking
For senior leaders, a career transition rarely begins with a job posting. It begins with a conversation. Whether you’re a CEO seeking a new challenge, a CMO exploring board seats, or a CHRO navigating organizational change, your next role will most likely come from...
