The beauty industry has always moved quickly. But the way beauty brands grow — and the teams they need to support that growth — has changed dramatically. Today, a growing beauty brand might be selling DTC, launching into Sephora or Ulta, building a TikTok Shop strategy, managing hundreds of creators and affiliates, expanding wholesale, developing […]

Every August, the same thing happens. Half the industry is in an airport, the other half is covering for them, and every hiring conversation gets pushed to “when things calm down.” Then September hits and everyone’s back, budgets reset, and the whole market moves at once.

Employee retention during an acquisition usually gets framed as the acquired company’s problem to manage. In the last year… e.l.f. bought Rhode for close to a billion dollars. L’Oréal picked up Color Wow, then took a majority stake in the skincare brand Medik8. Unilever sold Kate Somerville to Rare Beauty Brands. If you run a […]

Most growth-stage brands get this decision wrong. Here’s a clear framework for when to promote vs. hire — and what it costs to choose poorly.

The fastest-growing companies in the consumer goods industry often hit the same wall. They grow sales quickly, expand into new retail channels, and launch new products, but hiring cannot keep pace. That gap creates pressure across the entire business. Sales teams struggle to manage retailer relationships, marketing departments fall behind on campaigns, and supply chain […]

You sent the offer. The candidate was enthusiastic through every round. Then you got radio silence, a polite decline, or a counter-offer acceptance from their current employer. Here’s what likely happened: they already knew the number wasn’t going to work. They stayed in the process hoping you’d surprise them. You didn’t. This is one of […]

A CPG recruitment agency plays a critical role in how companies attract talent in today’s fast-moving hiring landscape. The competition for skilled professionals in the consumer packaged goods industry is intense, and companies that fail to adapt their hiring process often fall behind. Many CPG companies struggle to hire for roles tied to supply chain, […]

A staffing agency plays a critical role in how companies manage hiring, control costs, and build a strong workforce. Staffing agencies leverage deep local expertise to provide tailored hiring solutions that address the unique needs of each region. Hiring decisions directly impact business performance. They affect productivity, employee retention, and long-term success. Many companies struggle […]

Candidates are evaluating the real cost of a job, not just salary… and location flexibility is one of the biggest variables. Candidates aren’t just comparing salaries anymore. They’re comparing what a job actually costs them. Financially, mentally, and in terms of how they live their day to day lives. And this is where a lot […]

Hiring the right person isn’t just on your recruiter — it’s a shared effort. Our goal is the same as yours: to get your role filled with the best possible candidate, as quickly as possible. To do that, we need to work in close partnership — and that includes making sure the role, expectations, and […]