advantage: boutique?

In your experience, do boutiques have an advantage? A non-recruiting consultant specializing in the space confirmed that clients believe boutiques almost always provide better service. Then why do the big firms still do so well in competitive situations? Many believe it can be explained in the old industry saying, "No one gets fired for hiring the big brand". Your thoughts?

Why Should Recruiters Leave the Mother Ship?

We asked a number of executive recruiter's who've left larger firms for small firms, or started their own firms: why leave?

We received a number of responses which were covered in our September newsletter. Overwhelmingly, recruiters felt the payouts at large firms were less than they expected. Many were disappointed with the large portion of their credited revenue being re-invested into the firm's infrastructure. Many suspected the 'inner circle" at the large firms were taking a cut too. If you left a larger firm, we'd like to know why you left and how you've changed being at a new firm, or out on your own.

Startup Lessons: What Would You Do Differently?

Since most of our readers have valuable experience building and operating their own firms, what have you learned and what would you do differently if you were to do it all over again?