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Last week, we explored the Year of the Fire Horse philosophy—embracing bold energy, strategic partnerships, and the recognition that there are many ways up the mountain. This week, we're applying that same thinking to one of the most critical strategic decisions your organization will make in 2026: how you approach hiring and building your team. Just as we challenged ourselves to audit our path and identify multiple routes forward, it's time to do the same with your recruitin

The Year of the Fire Horse: Rethinking Your Path in 2026 maverick-recruitin 3 days ago 4 min read The Symbolism of the Fire Horse Somewhere between our first and second cup of coffee this morning, it hit us: 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Maverick  Search Partners. Year of the Horse . The connection felt like more than coincidence. The Fire Horse symbolizes energy, courage, and a fierce spirit. It represents breaking free from constraints and charging forward with passio

It’s Monday morning and your second coffee hasn't hit yet. As a business leader, you’re reviewing this week’s priorities when your phone buzzes—three interview cancellations from candidates who accepted other offers. You look at your calendar: meetings back-to-back, operations issues that need attention, a customer escalation waiting for your response—and after all that, you’re somehow supposed to screen candidates, review resumes, and spend time sourcing for roles you needed

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You’ve got a standout employee. They’ve earned the promotion. They’re ready to lead. But the moment you move them up, you’re stuck. Who...

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You finally give in. After weeks of juggling open roles and pressure from leadership, you hand over the search to that persistent...

At Maverick Search Partners, we’re hearing the same concern from clients across industries: teams are burning out . Companies are still...

The Pivot Point: Strategies for Success as Traditional Job Boards Fade Let's be honest: the landscape of talent acquisition has undergone...

In a world that increasingly champions spontaneity and the freedom to forge your own path, it's easy to view structure and routine as...

The talent landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace. From the shift from remote work to return to work, to evolving candidate...