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Advisory: Building & Staffing


From Assumptions to Evidence: How Customized Peer Benchmarking Accelerated a Global Resilience Program
The Challenge A large, globally operating organization recognized that while its resilience program was well established, leadership lacked a clear, objective context on how the program compared to peers, and whether current funding, staffing, and governance were sufficient to meet rising operational, regulatory, and third-party risk demands. Executives were asking increasingly sophisticated questions: Are we investing at the right level compared to organizations like us? Ho

Cheyene Marling
Jan 213 min read


The Trust Recession in Talent Acquisition: Why Professionals Are Tuning Out, and What Hiring Managers Need to Do About It
There’s a shift happening in the job market that we don’t talk about enough. It’s not about salaries. It’s not about hybrid vs. remote. It’s not even about the shrinking talent pool. It’s about trust. And if you’re a hiring manager in business continuity, ITDR, crisis management, emergency management, cyber resilience, or third-party/supplier risk, this trust shift is quietly shaping your ability to hire, whether you realize it or not. LinkedIn Has Become “Too Loud”, A

Cheyene Marling
Nov 23, 20254 min read


Why Is My Resilience Role Still Open? The Hidden Hiring Challenges Behind Business Continuity, Crisis, and Resiliency Roles
If you’re a hiring manager in business continuity, crisis management, IT disaster recovery, emergency management, cyber resiliency, or third-party/supplier risk , you may have found yourself asking a familiar question lately: “Why is my job still open?” Weeks turn into months, and despite dozens, or even hundreds, of applicants, your shortlist remains thin. You know what great talent looks like. You’ve described it clearly. And yet the right candidates just aren’t surfacing.

Cheyene Marling
Oct 30, 20255 min read


Advancing Resilience Careers: Bridging the Gap Between Employer Expectations and Professional Growth
Resilience programs are only as strong as the people leading them. Yet despite growing visibility across business continuity, disaster...

Cheyene Marling
Sep 29, 20253 min read


The Power of Peer Comparison: Turning Data into Executive Influence
As we head into the new year, resilience leaders face growing pressure to define priorities, secure resources, and prove the value of...

Cheyene Marling
Aug 28, 20253 min read


2025 Compensation Report for Resiliency Professionals
Now in its 23rd edition, the Compensation Report for Resiliency Professionals offers an in-depth analysis of the factors shaping earning...

Cheyene Marling
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Why Entry- to Mid-Level Resilience Roles Are Especially Hard to Hire For
Business continuity and resilience management have never been more important. Organizations know they need strong continuity plans,...

Cheyene Marling
Jun 30, 20254 min read


Why Hiring in the Resiliency Profession is Getting Harder – And What to Do About It
The first quarter of 2025 brought hiring headwinds across many industries. Inflation concerns, tariff negotiations, and political...

Cheyene Marling
May 30, 20253 min read


The Rise of AI-Generated Fake Job Candidates: Why Hiring Vigilance Is More Important Than Ever
In a recent interview , recruiter Dawid Moczadlo noticed something unusual. The candidate’s answers felt overly rehearsed, and the Zoom...

Cheyene Marling
Apr 27, 20252 min read


The Big Freeze: Strategic Hiring Tactics for Resilience Leaders in Q1 2025 & Beyond
The first quarter of 2025 has brought an unanticipated hiring slowdown, with economic analysts referring to it as "The Big Freeze." While...

Cheyene Marling
Feb 28, 20253 min read


The Value of Specialized Recruitment Firms: Streamlining Hiring & Maximizing Efficiency
In today’s competitive job market, finding the right talent is both time-consuming and resource-intensive. Businesses often struggle with...

Cheyene Marling
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Published - 11th Edition Crisis Management Report
The Crisis Management Report offers a comprehensive summary of the extensive data collected in the 11th edition of our study. It examines...

Cheyene Marling
Nov 22, 20244 min read


Keeping Peace and Building Community in the Workplace After a Heated Election
In the aftermath of a divisive election, tensions can run high in many spaces, including the workplace. While passionate political...

Cheyene Marling
Oct 29, 20244 min read


How to Interview for the Best Candidate – Pitfalls to Avoid and Signs of a Top Talent
Hiring the right candidate can be a game-changer for any organization. The interview process is a critical step in identifying top...

Cheyene Marling
Aug 21, 20243 min read


2024 Global Compensation Report for Resiliency Professionals - A Sneak Peek into the Findings & an Outlook on the Resiliency Job Market
The 22nd Edition Compensation Report for Resiliency Professionals highlights how different factors may impact a professional’s earning...

Cheyene Marling
Apr 30, 20244 min read


Balancing Hybrid Work Solutions Amid Candidate Reluctance to Return to the Office
The conventional office environment has undergone a significant transformation, giving rise to hybrid work arrangements. Notably, data...

Cheyene Marling
Jan 27, 20243 min read


Navigating the Hiring Landscape: Debunking Misnomers and Confronting Staffing Challenges in Resilience Management for 2024
As organizations embrace a holistic resiliency mindset in 2024, the demand for skilled professionals in resilience management continues...

Cheyene Marling
Dec 20, 20233 min read


2023 Global BCM Compensation Report is Published
[Download the Full Complimentary Report] Seeking data tailored to your peer group (by job title or years of BCM expertise)?...

Cheyene Marling
Jun 23, 20234 min read


Creative Staffing Solutions to Meet Your Resiliency Program Needs During a Challenging Market
The demand for resilience management professionals is continuing (despite financial market concerns), and it’s unmatched by anything I’ve...

Cheyene Marling
May 24, 20236 min read


2022 Global BCM Compensation Report - Sneak Peek into the Findings!
In the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing the 20th Edition Global BCM Compensation Report. In light of this exciting news, I thought it...

Cheyene Marling
Mar 31, 20226 min read
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