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Evaluating CRM and ATS software? Here are the 12 must-have features every executive search firm should look for in 2026.

Most executive search firms don't switch software because they want to. They switch because something starts to break. Here are 10 signs it might be happening to yours.

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, everyone wants to know which AI tool is best for executive search. But that might be the wrong question entirely.

Generic recruitment tools work up to a point. But as executive search firms grow, the cracks start to show. This guide breaks down what separates purpose-built platforms from the rest and what to look for when evaluating your options in 2026.

Do investors really back visionaries - or just proven track records? This piece explores the tension between data and belief, and what it truly takes to invest in the future when it can’t yet be measured.

When vendors promise a “step change” or full re-platform, it sounds compelling. But is it always necessary? In this piece, Ezekia’s CEO, Joseph Blass, explores why continuous improvement often delivers greater long-term value than dramatic overhauls.

Business development remains one of the biggest challenges in executive search. In partnership with the AESC, Max Woolger, VP of Revenue at Ezekia, explores why BD so often feels reactive, inconsistent, and difficult to sustain - and what firms can do to build structured, repeatable systems that actually drive growth.

Another December, another Christmas post — and yes, perhaps another attempt to squeeze a couple of sympathy likes to give Ezekia some exposure. Perhaps. 🎄 But sticking with my annual photography theme, this isn’t really marketing. It’s a brief candid look behind the product, an expose. As an F1 fan, the best way to describe it is this: people see the polished car and the race, but not the garage at 2 a.m. or the strategy calls that actually win it. This is our abridged v

Not all CRMs are built the same, and if you’re in executive search, you’ve likely discovered that the hard way. Unlike generic systems, an executive search CRM is purpose-built for managing relationships, projects, compliance, and candidate data at the highest level. In this blog, we explore what sets executive search CRMs apart, why traditional platforms fall short, and how tools like Ezekia are redefining the search process with AI, integrations, and real relationship intel