THE DALY MAIL
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Monthly intelligence on executive hiring, leadership, and the Philippine talent market — from the headhunters at Curran Daly + Associates.
April 2026 — The Soft Skill Counter-Revolution: Hiring for What AI Can’t Do
As AI handles the routine, premiums for conflict mediation, ethical judgment, and cultural nuance are skyrocketing. Why 2026 hiring is about character, not just competence.
March 2026 — The Counter-Offer War: Protecting Your Leadership Investment
With executive attrition projected at 20%, the first 90 days are recruitment’s most dangerous phase. Why half of new hires get a counter-offer — and how to protect your leadership investment.
February 2026 — The 2026 Paradox: Why AI Makes Human Skills More Expensive
As agentic AI automates technical work, the human premium hits an all-time high. Why the most successful PH multinationals are hiring for empathy, adaptability, and EQ in 2026.
January 2026 — The Balikbayan Strategic Window: The Holiday Executive Talent Surge
Every Christmas, high-calibre Filipino executives fly home from Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, and Europe. How to use the holiday ‘Balikbayan Talent Surge’ as a quiet recruitment window.
December 2025 — The Balikbayan Strategic Window: The Holiday Executive Talent Surge
Every Christmas, high-calibre Filipino executives fly home from Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, and Europe. How to use the holiday ‘Balikbayan Talent Surge’ as a quiet recruitment window.
November 2025 — Global Skills, Local Heart: The Balikbayan Advantage
The balikbayan executive offers a rare mix: global best practice plus local cultural fluency. Why repatriates command a premium, and how to onboard them well in the first 90 days.
October 2025 — Is Your Leadership Team AI-Ready, or Just AI-Curious? The 23% Premium for AI Bridging Executives
Most leadership teams are AI-curious, not AI-ready. The 23% premium commanded by ‘bridging’ executives, and the three profiles — Visionary, Orchestrator, Executor — every AI strategy needs.
September 2025 — The New Budget Imperative: From Numbers to Talent
Budget season is no longer just about cost control. Why smart companies are reallocating to targeted compensation, upskilling, and retention — treating their budgets as a 2026 talent strategy.
August 2025 — Q3 Hiring Rush: Why August Is the New January for Executive Moves
January no longer owns the fresh start. Why August has become the strategic window for executive hiring in the Philippines, and how to use the Q3 sweet spot.
July 2025 — The Executive Skills Gap: Emerging Market Opportunities
Traditional qualifications no longer predict executive success. The capability gaps — digital fluency, cultural intelligence, resilience — that are reshaping how Philippine companies hire their leaders.
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