A Senior Executive Candidate Journey
A Senior Executive Candidate Journey Here is an example of what I am increasingly seeing in the executive candidate market: A senior executive had been highly recommended to me by a long-term client whose professional opinion I value. The candidate had been made redundant from a major T1 publicly listed company after 5 years of […]
The Australian Recruitment Market in 2026: Why the Human Approach and connection matters more than ever
Australia’s recruitment market is changing. After several years of significant movement in the labour market, 2026 is looking more balanced. Candidate availability has improved in some areas, while employers are becoming more considered about where and how they invest in new talent. However, for organisations recruiting for senior, specialist, and business-critical roles, one thing […]
Hiring With Confidence in an Increasingly Complex Market
Making the right hiring decision has never been simple. Yet in today’s market, it has become increasingly complex. Organisations are navigating skills shortages, evolving leadership expectations and changing workforce dynamics, all while competing for talent in an environment where speed and certainty rarely coexist. Despite advances in technology and access to more candidate information than […]
Internal Promotion vs External Executive Search: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Leadership transitions are among the most important decisions any organisation will make. Whether replacing a departing executive, preparing for growth, or navigating change, businesses are often faced with a critical question: should the role be filled internally or should the organisation engage in an external executive search? There is no universal answer. Both approaches offer […]
Why Infrastructure Leaders Want Authority, Not Just Accountability
From the Candidate’s Perspective One of the themes that consistently comes up in conversations with Infrastructure professionals is the gap between responsibility and authority. We speak to candidates every week across Infrastructure, Cloud, Networks, Platforms and large-scale transformation programs. While salary and flexibility are always part of the conversation, they are rarely the deciding factor […]
Why Infrastructure Businesses Are Replacing ‘Experience’ with ‘Adaptability’ in Executive Hiring
For years, executive hiring in infrastructure, manufacturing, facilities management and essential services followed a predictable formula. Businesses focused on candidates with deep sector experience, proven tenure and strong technical capability. While those fundamentals still matter, many organisations are now prioritising something equally important. Adaptability. Across Australia’s infrastructure and industrial sectors, leadership teams are operating in […]
You Can’t Hire Leaders with a Transactional Process
There is a growing disconnect in executive hiring, and most businesses are feeling it. Roles are taking longer to fill. Leadership hires are missing the mark. And despite more data, more platforms, and more candidates than ever, the quality of appointments is not improving at the same rate. The issue is not the market. It […]
Why Executive Recruitment Is Different from Traditional Hiring
Hiring senior leadership is fundamentally different from filling operational or mid level roles. While traditional recruitment often focuses on matching technical skills with job requirements, executive recruitment requires a deeper and more strategic approach. The stakes are higher, the candidate pool is smaller, and the impact of the decision can shape the long term direction […]
Celebrating 15 Years of Placing People with Purpose
Celebrating 15 Years of Placing People with Purpose In 2026, Laurence Executive Recruitment proudly celebrates 15 years of connecting exceptional talent with organisations where they can make a real impact. Over the past decade and a half, we have helped businesses find the right talent while supporting individuals to discover opportunities that align with their […]
Moving with Intention in 2026: A Practical Framework for Goal Setting
The start of a new year often brings renewed motivation, alongside uncertainty about where to focus time and energy. While many professionals feel driven to set goals, the process of defining them clearly can feel overwhelming, particularly when balancing career progression with personal priorities. Rather than revisiting the familiar “new year, new me” narrative, we […]
