HUMAN CAPITAL Benjamin Farber WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT Hiring a new executive is a defining moment for a company, especially if the role has been occupied by the same person for quite some time. Given the significant impact an executive has on a company’s culture, employee satisfaction, and bottom line, employers are extra critical of who they choose to fill the position. When an executive role becomes vacant, the hiring committee is often at a crossroads: should they...
