Global Executive Solutions Group

08/27/2026

Everyone's talking about AI-proofing their workforce. Fewer are talking about the labor shortage coming up right behind it. New research shows nearly a third of open roles can't be filled by anyone with recent, similar experience. We break down why the old hiring playbook isn't working, and what smarter sourcing looks like now.

For the last couple of years, the biggest conversation when it comes to hiring is all about AI: hiring for AI-readiness, which roles might or might not be subsumed by AI, how AI’s existence is requiring new roles to manage it, and so on. This is especially true in the supply chain and logistics wo...

08/25/2026

If AI isn’t delivering the results you expect, it may not be a tech issue, but a hiring one —because you’re using an outdated evaluation model. Download GESG’s recent white paper and learn how to screen for forward-thinking, innovative, AI-ready talent: https://gesg.com/the-hidden-talent-gap-in-ai-enabled-supply-chains/

08/20/2026

If your leadership hiring strategy for supply chain, logistics, or transportation looks the same as it did five years ago, it's time for a rethink. Tighter capacity, rising costs, and an aging workforce all point to the same conclusion: the leaders who succeed now need to manage volatility, build pipelines, and think in cost-to-serve terms, not just run operations. We put together our take on what this means for how you hire.

The U.S. economy is sending mixed signals heading into the second half of 2026. Growth continues, but slower than hoped, while inflation ticks back up, especially in energy, hitting freight and logistics hardest. Add a tightening but complicated truckload market and a workforce showing real signs of...

08/18/2026

Most companies are investing in AI training and internal champions, and that's a good start, but managers are already stretched thin with growing spans of control. Asking them to lead a technology transformation on top of everything else without real support is a recipe for burnout, not adoption. Here's what the latest research reveals:

AI adoption is reshaping organizational culture, with 24% of employees saying their culture has improved and another 25% saying it has worsened.

08/11/2026

Infrastructure spending is projected to shift dramatically over the next 25 years, and the leaders who can navigate that shift are already in short supply. In our latest article, we look at four key trends from a major new industry outlook and what they signal for hiring across transportation, energy, and beyond.

What does the future of infrastructure look like? That’s exactly the question that PwC and Oxford Economics attempted to answer with their Global Infrastructure Outlook 2025-50. The in-depth study considers what an increasingly-interconnected world will look like, the infrastructure that supports ...

08/06/2026

The average truck driver is 47 years old. Only 7.5 percent of drivers are Gen Z. And supply chain talent demand is projected to outpace labor force growth by over a million roles by 2035. The workforce math isn't adding up on its own, and it's going to take deliberate leadership to close that gap. Here's what we're seeing and recommending in the second half of this year:

The U.S. economy is sending mixed signals heading into the second half of 2026. Growth continues, but slower than hoped, while inflation ticks back up, especially in energy, hitting freight and logistics hardest. Add a tightening but complicated truckload market and a workforce showing real signs of...

08/05/2026

It’s a great moment for organizations to invest in scaling and take more of a long-term
perspective on growth! How is your team planning – and hiring – for the future right now?

08/04/2026

Traditional search methods just aren’t cutting it for the age of AI adoption – and many supply chains are feeling the pressure. In our recent white paper, we’re drawing on our expertise in supply chain and logistics executive search, plus countless conversations with top leaders, to reveal the approach to hiring that bridges the gap. Read it here: https://gesg.com/the-hidden-talent-gap-in-ai-enabled-supply-chains/

07/30/2026

From providing stability through change to making faster and more precise decisions, operations leaders occupy an ever-more-important role in the supply chain of tomorrow. We’re sharing five key areas where we’re seeing an impact – read it here:

The conversation around AI in transportation, logistics, and supply chain has changed dramatically over the past two years. Early discussions focused almost entirely on technical aspects: which tools to buy, which platforms to invest in, and which use cases could create the fastest return. Today, th...

07/29/2026

Consolidations, downsizing, and M&A activity are shifting the competitive landscape of the marketplace, and organizations are exploring innovative options to stay ahead. If you’re hiring for roles to support these changing priorities, GESG is here to help!