BGS Observatory

Our own search data, published every quarter. No client or candidate names.

Editions

BGS Observatory: how an executive search actually works in 2026 (our own data)30,000+ profiles screened in six months, under 3% reach the shortlist, shortlist in 5 to 10 days. Real numbers from BGS Headhunters searches in Spain and Florida.

How much does an executive search firm charge in Miami? 2026 fee guideHow executive recruiters charge in Florida in 2026, retained vs contingency, and BGS Headhunters' published terms: $10,000 minimum, 3-month guarantee, no retainer.
Retained vs. contingency search in Florida: which fits a mid-size companyThe real differences between retained and contingency executive search, what each costs and guarantees, and which one makes sense for a mid-size company in Florida. BGS Headhunters' terms included.
Hiring bilingual leadership in Miami: what the market looks like in 2026What it takes to hire Spanish-English executives and managers in Miami and South Florida in 2026: where the talent is, how deep the pool goes, and how a partner-led search covers it. Based on BGS Headhunters' own searches.
What a partner-led executive search looks like, week by weekA day-by-day account of how BGS Headhunters runs an executive search: briefing, AI screening of thousands of profiles, partner interviews, shortlist in 5 to 10 days, client interviews, offer and guarantee.