Searching Smarter Podcast: Are Counter Offers a Risk, a Reward or a Red Flag?

Counter offers are no longer the exception - they’re the expectation. In this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, host Jesse Skaff is joined by Ryan Mazza, Head of Selby Jennings New York, to unpack how counter offers are shaping financial services hiring right now.

Whether you’re a hiring manager trying to secure top talent or a candidate weighing your next move, this episode covers the dynamics you need to know.

What you can except to hear:

• The current landscape of counter offers: Ryan outlines why counter offers are increasing across sectors; particularly in front-office, tech, and quant roles, and what market conditions are fueling the trend.
• Why top candidates stay (or leave): From compensation to culture and career growth, the episode explores what really motivates someone to accept or reject a counter offer. And more importantly, what employers can do to influence that outcome.
• Actionable retention and resignation tips: Hiring managers will learn how consistent touchpoints can help avoid offer drop-offs, while candidates will gain perspective on why counter offers often create more risk than reward.

This episode offers timely insight into a trend that is reshaping the hiring landscape and gives both clients and candidates the tools to navigate counter offers with clarity and confidence. Don't miss the practical advice that could make or break your next hire or your next career move.

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At the Searching Smarter podcast, we speak to the brightest and boldest minds in financial sciences & services. From talent acquisition leaders and hiring managers to world-class professionals, we delve into all the ways they leverage top talent to drive their businesses forward. Listeners will walk away with expert guidance on how to attract, acquire and retain high-performing teams, as well as what it takes to be a part of one.

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