Leadership hiring dropped 4% quarter-over-quarter in Q3, again showing market that’s not quite ready to keep all the gains it picks up.

Like 2023, 2024 has had front-weighted growth in the executive search market. Perhaps, though, that is about to change, as a September rally saved Q3 from a more sluggish number. (Through August, the quarter was pacing to be down 12% QoQ.)

In the coming weeks, we’ll be releasing our quarterly report, where we break down more of what happened in quarter.