🚀 When Career Growth Stalls, Top Talent Walks

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Sep 18, 2025
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Here’s How To Keep Them

In today’s market, hiring isn’t the only challenge—retention is quietly becoming the bigger threat. According to Workday’s recent report, promotions are down across 10 of 11 industries, internal hiring has dropped 8%, and top performers are leaving “with increasing alarm.”

Why?

Because career growth has stalled, and companies aren’t moving fast enough to fix it.

At Maverick Search Partners, we see this every day.

Many high-growth companies are racing to fill seats—but in the rush, they overlook what’s happening inside their own walls. Disengaged talent, unclear career paths, and a lack of succession planning quietly erode momentum. And as companies stretch to do more with less, internal teams are feeling the strain—burnout rises, loyalty fades, and future leaders start looking elsewhere.

Let’s fix that.

🔍 The Problem: Career Stagnation Is Costing You

Promotions are down. Internal mobility is shrinking, even in industries that rely on agility.
AI anxiety is rising. Employees feel disconnected from leadership and uncertain about their future.
Hiring is slower than ever. Over half of open roles take more than 30 days to fill; a quarter take over 60.
Mid-career talent is overlooked. These are your future leaders—and they’re quietly disengaging.

💡 The Maverick Solution: Succession Planning That Moves

We don’t just fill roles—we help you build teams that grow with you. Whether you’re navigating leadership transitions, scaling operations, or preparing for retirements, Maverick delivers:

Embedded recruiting support to identify internal talent ready for the next step
Contract professionals to bridge gaps while you promote from within
Contingency search for strategic hires that fuel long-term growth
Objective candidate summaries that highlight leadership potential—not just job fit

And because we’re hands-on and consultative, we help you spot the quiet flight risks before they become exit interviews.

📈 Why Succession Planning Isn’t Optional

Succession planning isn’t just about replacing leaders—it’s about retaining the ones you already have. When employees see a path forward, they stay engaged. When they don’t, they leave—and take your momentum with them.

Maverick helps you:

Create clear career pathways for high performers
Identify future leaders before they’re poached
Build bench strength across accounting, HR, and operations
Reduce dependency on reactive hiring

🗣️ What Our Clients Say

“Kristen and her team jumped in fast, understood our needs, and delivered quality candidates without the usual vendor noise.” — HR Director, Atlanta-based manufacturing firm

✅ Ready to Future-Proof Your Team?

Let’s talk about how Maverick can support your succession planning and team growth—without the overhead of a long-term commitment.

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