Autor: Ewa Adamczyk

A global mindset in business helps leaders decide what should remain a common company standard and what must adapt to the local market. Today, that judgement matters not only across cultures, but also across different regulatory environments, labour markets, operating models and levels of AI adoption.

Ewa Adamczyk

17 September 2026

How to choose a recruitment agency that truly fits your company’s hiring needs. Consultant experience, methodology, references, working style and cooperation terms to check before making a decision.

Ewa Adamczyk

1 September 2026

Understanding the Executive Search recruitment process and each other's expectations and needs. Candidate versus Executive Search Consultant. In the rapidly changing and competitive world of executive recruitment, both Candidates and Executive Search Consultants face unique challenges and opportunities. For Candidates, the Executive Search recruitment process can be a mix of excitement, anticipation and sometimes apprehension. Meanwhile, Consultants must navigate a complex environment to identify and attract the best talent that fits their Clients' needs and aligns with their organizational culture. Understanding the Candidates' perspective and keeping in mind the key...

Ewa Adamczyk

11 August 2026

Ideal Executive Search Candidate and the 14 Qualities That Matter Most An ideal executive search candidate brings more than seniority or an impressive CV. What matters is the ability to turn experience into sound decisions, lead people through change and deliver results in a specific business context. Executive appointments carry consequences far beyond filling a vacant position. A senior leader can influence performance, strategic priorities and the organisation’s ability to respond when circumstances change. This is why executive search recruitment requires a broader assessment than checking whether someone has held...

Ewa Adamczyk

11 August 2026

35 Years of NAJ International and Polish Business Growth Thirty-five years in executive search matter only if that experience improves decisions today. For an international company hiring in Poland, that means reading the local market, reaching the right leaders, moving at business speed and owning the outcome. 35 years of NAJ International gives us a clear perspective on how those requirements have changed since 1991. This is not simply a company timeline. It is also part of the history of business transformation in Poland. Leadership recruitment moved from newspaper advertisements,...

Ewa Adamczyk

4 August 2026

How to calculate executive search ROI and compare the real cost of an agency with an internal recruitment process. Time to fill, vacancy cost, quality of hire, guarantee and hiring risk show where the real business value is created.

Ewa Adamczyk

21 July 2026

What the executive search firms ranking 2026 reveals about the market and choosing a partner for leadership hiring in Poland. Market growth, AI, talent intelligence, partner selection criteria and the role of IESF in international executive search.

Ewa Adamczyk

14 July 2026

The CEO Outlook for 2026 - Disciplined Execution in an Uncertain World CEO challenges 2026 are increasingly defined by disciplined execution in an environment that keeps changing. In this article, we summarise the CEO challenges 2026 based on insights from 909 CEO interviews across 23 countries. As a result, you will see the same pressures repeated across markets: protecting profitability, choosing growth carefully, using AI in practical ways, and securing the leadership and skills required to deliver. Table of contents Why this CEO study matters CEO challenges 2026 - what...

Ewa Adamczyk

23 June 2026

Cross-border projects and international recruitment matter far beyond a single assignment. For a CEO, a regional Head of Talent Acquisition, or an HR Director planning a move in Poland, they are a practical way to reduce hiring risk, protect confidentiality, and make better leadership decisions in a new or changing market.That is why, during the regional International Executive Search Federation conference in Budapest, I did not speak only about projects moving between countries. Instead, I focused on how this type of cooperation matures over time: from early referrals, through periods...

Ewa Adamczyk

23 June 2026

New Challenges, New Energy – Summary of the IESF Regional Conference 2025 in Oslo Oslo, April 2025 – The capital of Norway, surrounded by fjords and bathed in spring light, became the setting for an inspiring gathering of representatives from the International Executive Search Federation (IESF) across Europe. The IESF 2025 Regional Conference was not only a space for sharing knowledge and experiences but also an important platform for discussions on the future of leadership, investments, energy, and the role of artificial intelligence in executive-level recruitment. Investment Funds and Shaping...

Ewa Adamczyk

23 June 2026

Why Use DISC D3 in Executive Search? Recruiting top-level managers is not just about analyzing competencies but also about precisely matching them to the organizational culture and team dynamics. Over the years, our executive search agency has refined selection methods, and a key step was introducing DISC D3 tests—at the request of clients who noticed challenges in their international teams. Communication difficulties, cultural conflicts, and differences in management styles led us to adopt a tool that enhances our understanding of people and their interactions. Why Is Intuition Not Enough? I...

Ewa Adamczyk

23 June 2026

Can You Afford to Miss This Opportunity? Company's Strategy and Waiting. Imagine your company standing at a crossroads, with new markets opening up and greater growth opportunities. In this story, success is no accident—it results from deliberate decisions made by people who know how to seize every chance. It is the right leaders in the right places who shape the future of your business. There are different approaches to creating a company's strategy. The Power of Making the Right Decisions Every day, you face choices that impact not only your...

Ewa Adamczyk

23 June 2026