DHR Global

Driven by AI and enterprise-wide transformation, CFO-to-CEO promotions have hit a ten-year high, now accounting for over 10% of sitting Fortune and S&P 500 CEOs. In an interview with diginomica, Jeanne E. Branthover, DHR Managing Partner, breaks down how tech is fundamentally shifting leadership expectations: 🔹 Tech fluency is no longer a nice-to-have; it is a baseline requirement for modern corporate leaders. 🔹 Executives can no longer delegate digital strategy. CFOs must actively partner with CIOs and CTOs. 🔹 Capital allocation, operating models, and performance are now entirely fueled by digital infrastructure. Read the full article to see how AI is reshaping succession planning and the executive roadmap: https://lnkd.in/e2cjY2Cw #AI #DigitalTransformation #CFO #CEO #ExecutiveSearch #DHRGlobal #CSuite #TechStrategy

Culture is not a soft metric. It affects retention, collaboration, client experience, and long-term growth. We’re proud to share that DHR Global has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026, earning a 5-star rating in the ranking. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a global talent advisory firm, culture shapes how we work together, support clients, and build long-term partnerships. DHR partners with organizations to make critical leadership decisions, supported by consultants with deep, firsthand sector experience. About 83% of our work comes from repeat clients, reflecting the trust our teams build every day across industries and markets around the world. This recognition is especially meaningful because it is based on employee feedback and independent research evaluating leadership, integrity, career development, and belonging. Thank you to our partners and employees who continue to make DHR a firm where strong culture and strong performance go hand in hand. #lifeatDHR #culture #executivesearch See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gWBVYces

What does courageous leadership actually look like in 2026? Mary Ellen Coyne, President and CEO of J. Jill, and Nicole Otto, CEO of Ruggable, sit down with Glossy's Editor Jill Manoff and DHR's Tricia Logan to share what it really takes to lead with courage right now. Our on-demand webinar is dropping next week.

DHR Global is proud to share that our CEO, Priya Taneja, has been named the 2026 Austinite of the Year and winner in the People and Operations category at the Austin Under 40 Awards. This recognition honors Priya’s professional achievement, leadership, and meaningful impact in the Austin community. Priya joined DHR in 2013 and was named CEO in 2025, becoming the first leader from outside the founding family to serve as CEO in the firm’s nearly four-decade history. Her path reflects a belief we share deeply at DHR: when people are given stability, support, and opportunity, they can rise. Beyond the firm, Priya has made service a meaningful part of her leadership in Austin, supporting initiatives focused on women, children, families, and expanding opportunity across Central Texas. She serves on the Advisory Council of Saint Louise House and has chaired fundraising events for the organization, most recently its first women’s luncheon, which raised more than $400,000 to support women and children in Austin. Congratulations, Priya. This honor is well-deserved. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gbMWG3ne #Leadership #AustinUnder40 #DHRGlobal #ExecutiveLeadership

DHR Global has been named to the Forbes America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms list for the tenth consecutive year.   We’re proud of that milestone and what it represents. In a market where leadership decisions carry more weight and timelines continue to compress, consistency matters.   We partner with organizations on their most critical leadership decisions across executive search, leadership consulting, and emerging leader search. Our work spans more than 30 industries and 60+ markets, supported by consultants with deep, firsthand sector experience.   About 83% of our engagements come from repeat clients, which reflects the strength of those relationships and the trust required to deliver in critical moments.   The list, developed with Statista, is based on feedback from recruiters, HR leaders, hiring managers, and candidates.   Thank you to our clients and partners who continue to trust DHR Global. See the full list of honorees here: https://lnkd.in/gGiBRudb #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #Forbes #BestExecutiveRecruitingFirm

We are proud to announce that Jessica Bayer will speak at the 2026 Executive Communication Summit, offering a candid look at how the executive communications market is evolving.   Drawing on recent retained searches across the Fortune 500 and high-growth tech sectors, Jessica will share what boards and C-suites are prioritizing now and why some communicators accelerate while others plateau. This session offers a clear roadmap for navigating a market where executive communications is increasingly tied to business valuation and risk. Join us to learn how roles are being scoped today and how to effectively position your expertise as the craft continues to evolve.   📅 June 23–25 (Virtual) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-PwjP_S #ExecutiveCommunications #DHRGlobal #Leadership #CSuite #ExecutiveSearch

Data from our 2026 Workforce Trends Report continues to shape the global dialogue on talent and culture. In the latest analysis, Forbes discusses how misalignment, rather than workload alone, is the primary driver of burnout. At a time when 83% of the workforce reports struggling with burnout, the data suggests that if an individual's work aligns with their values or leverages their strengths, it has a significant impact on sustained engagement. The distinction is critical for leadership: employees often thrive during intensive periods when the work is purposeful. However, when autonomy is low or values are mismatched, even a moderate workload can lead to significant disengagement. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gN6amBrU #WorkforceTrends #DHRGlobal  #EmployeeEngagement #BurnoutPrevention #CompanyCulture

Last week, DHR Global brought together partners in Nashville for our North America Partner Retreat. The focus was simple: strengthen collaboration, share insight, and spend time learning from each other and a few outside experts. When we create space for real connection, we operate differently. We move faster, work more cohesively across practices, and deliver stronger outcomes for our clients.   We are a global firm, but moments like this matter. They strengthen the relationships behind the work, and that shows up in how we serve our clients every day.   Strong performance requires strong teams. We are building both. #lifeatDHR

We’re proud to share that Craig Thompson, a partner in our Sports Practice, has been honored with the Bowl Season Champions Award by the Football Bowl Association. Past recipients of this award include some of the most respected figures in college football history - Archie Manning, LaVell Edwards, Bobby Bowden, Steve Spurrier, Tom Osborne, Roy Kramer, Bob Bowlsby, Mack Brown, and Jim Delany - making this recognition especially meaningful. Craig’s impact on the sports industry is widely recognized, and it’s an honor to see his contributions acknowledged alongside such an iconic group of leaders. Congratulations, Craig, on this well-deserved recognition.

AI is accelerating productivity while quietly weakening the career ladder that develops future leaders. In SHRM HR Quarterly, Christine Greybe, president of leadership consulting at DHR Global, explains how the disappearance of entry‑level roles erodes the training ground where judgment and experience are formed.   While AI can handle foundational tasks, it also raises the bar on human judgment. She adds, “You still need an overlay of thinking — how to evaluate the output, how to interpret it, how to apply it.” The productivity gains are real but without intentional redesign of early‑career work, the leadership pipeline may be the true casualty.   “Those early roles are where people learn how decisions get made,” she explains. “If you eliminate them, you’re left asking, ‘Who’s ready to take the next step?’” The solution is to redesign work. Employers should upskill and reskill talent so organizations remain capable not just today, but into the future. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eynaJa_z #FutureOfWork #Upskilling #PeopleStrategy #FutureSkills #AIandWork