Movement Blog: Expert Insights on Hiring & Career Growth

21 Oct '26

When Should You Offer an Employee a Retention Bonus?

How Much Is a Retention Bonus and When Does One Actually Work? Most companies do not think about a retention bonus until they are already at risk of losing someone they cannot afford to lose. By that point, the conversation is reactive rather than strategic, and the outcome is harder to control. Understanding what a […]

19 Oct '26

Is It Worth Looking for a New Job During the Holiday Season?

Why Starting a Job Search Before the Holidays Gives You a Competitive Advantage Most professionals looking to make a change at the end of the year face the same internal debate. The holidays are approaching, the calendar feels crowded, and starting a job search in January seems like the cleaner, more organized approach. What that […]

14 Oct '26

What Types of Costumes Are Generally Appropriate for the Office?

What Halloween Costume Is Appropriate for the Office and What Should You Avoid? Halloween in the workplace sits at an interesting intersection of fun and professional judgment. Most people want to participate, but most people are also slightly unsure of where the line is. The answer depends almost entirely on your industry, your company culture, […]

12 Oct '26

Is the Fall a Good Time to Look for a New Job?

Is Q4 a Good Time to Look for a New Job? What the Market Actually Shows Most professionals assume the best time to look for a new job is January. The new year feels like a natural reset, and the market feels full of possibility. What most people overlook is that the candidates who start […]

07 Oct '26

Hiring a Controller: What to Do Before You Post the Role

What Is the First Step Before Writing the Controller Job Description? Hiring a controller is one of the most consequential finance decisions a company can make, and one of the most commonly mishandled. Companies that approach a controller search like any other professional hire — posting the role online and waiting for applications — almost […]

05 Oct '26

Engineering Manager Recruiting: What the Role Really Requires and How to Fill It

How Long Does an Engineering Manager Search Take? As engineering teams grow, the move from individual contributor work to team leadership becomes one of the most critical hires a company will make. An engineering manager is not simply a senior engineer with direct reports. The role requires a fundamentally different skill set — technical credibility […]

28 Sep '26

What Executive Search Firms Are Not Saying About AI — and Why It Matters

How AI Is Changing Executive Search and What It Means for Your Next Hire Every executive search firm in the market right now has the same pitch: they use artificial intelligence. It sounds impressive, and in some cases it genuinely is. But if you are a CHRO or VP of Talent trying to hire your […]

23 Sep '26

How to Follow Up After a Job Interview: What to Send, When, and When to Stop

Should You Follow Up After Every Interview? The follow-up after a job interview is one of the most overthought moments in the job search — and also one of the most commonly skipped. Too many candidates either send nothing and assume silence communicates confidence, or send too much and cross from engaged to desperate. Getting […]

21 Sep '26

What Is the Difference Between a Good Interview and a Good Hire?

What Signals in an Interview Actually Predict On-the-Job Success? Hiring managers are trained to interview well before they are trained to hire well — and those are not the same skill. A candidate who commands a room, answers every question with confidence, and leaves the team energized is not automatically the person who will perform […]

16 Sep '26

What Is the Average Time to Fill an Executive Role? What to Expect

How Long Does It Take to Fill a Professional Role vs an Executive Role? When companies begin an executive search, most underestimate how long the process takes. Understanding the realistic timeline for filling a senior or executive-level position is essential for avoiding the cascading problems that come from an open seat at the leadership level. […]