
31 August 2026
Why 40% of executive hires fail (and how to make yours stick)
According to a Heidrick & Struggles study covering 20,000 searches, 40% of executives hired at senior level are pushed out, fail or quit within 18 months.
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According to a Heidrick & Struggles study covering 20,000 searches, 40% of executives hired at senior level are pushed out, fail or quit within 18 months.

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