The Critical Role of HR Leadership During Private Equity Transitions
When a company experiences an ownership change, particularly through an acquisition by a private equity firm, strong HR and People leadership becomes essential. These transitions p
Stormont Vail Health Hires Mark Slyter as the Next President & Chief Executive Officer
Stormont Vail Health, a Topeka, Kansas based nonprofit integrated health system, has appointed Mark Slyter as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Storm
Enhancing Business Outcomes: The CHRO & CFO Alliance
by Jim May, Associate Partner In today’s business landscape, the performance of HR and finance is more interconnected than ever. Therefore, it is essential for the Chief Huma
Start Ups & Unicorns
Whether your organization is a new startup with 50 to 100 employees—now hiring your first People leader—or a “tech unicorn” company with over 500 employees experiencing rap
Interim HR Consulting: A New Strategy for Agile Leadership
Buffkin/Baker offers a key feature in our human resources consulting and advisory services by providing part-time and full-time interim HR consultants. These professionals can serv
What is Talent Acquisition?
The competition for talent is intensifying due to increasing globalization and a persistently tight labor market, with numerous organizations competing for the same scarce top tale
Buffkin / Baker Acquires Gallagher’s U.S. Executive Search Practice
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., February 13, 2025 – Buffkin / Baker, a national retained executive search firm based in Brentwood, Tennessee, announced today the acquisition of Gallagher’s U
Creating a Relationship with a Retained Executive Search Firm
by Ryan Baggett, Associate Partner The executive job market is constantly changing and can be highly competitive. To stand out and secure the right position, it is important to con
Strengthening Your Hiring Process: Why Building Company Brand Matters
by Jeannine Centanni, Principal In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent goes beyond just offering competitive salaries and benefits. It’s about creatin
Partnering with an Executive Search Firm to Recruit Higher Education Leaders
by Ken Carrick, Partner An executive search firm, like Buffkin / Baker, specializes in sourcing, recruiting, and evaluating talented individuals for leadership positions. As a reta