Executive Search

The FTC Non-Compete Ban: What Happened and What’s Next

May 15, 2024 , , ,

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban post-termination non-compete clauses and require employers to rescind existing ones. The FTC argues that non-compete clauses — which impede an individual’s ability to enter into or start a similar profession or trade — stifle worker mobility and wage growth. The ruling would essentially render existing and future agreements non-enforceable, subject to a narrow exception for owners or partners of a business. 

Future-Proofing Leadership: Identifying Tomorrow’s Executives Today

August 1, 2025 , , , ,

The contemporary business landscape is complex and rapidly evolving. From shifts in the market to disruptive new technologies, the business leaders of tomorrow will need to be adaptable, bold, and opportunistic. As such, companies must be proactive in identifying and preparing future leaders. Building a solid professional development strategy is …

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Why Demand for HR Leaders is Growing — And How Businesses Can Respond

December 20, 2023 ,

At Townsend Search Group, our team has experienced a marked uptick in searches for human resources (HR) executives this year. We are not alone. Research indicates that HR roles rank among the most sought-after positions in the country. A recent analysis of LinkedIn data found that five of the 25 …

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Right Person, Right Seat, Right Time: Trusting the Process in Executive Search

October 26, 2023 , , ,

When clients within private equity come to us, they are typically anxious to get a leader in place to start driving change. But more often than not, finding the right person can take time — and in these cases, it is more important than ever to follow the correct process. As a search firm, our role is to balance the desire to fill a vacancy quickly with the need to go through the proper procedures for executive selection.