Treehouse Partners

10/21/2026

Studies show that ~44% of companies are opting for across-the-board raises this year. However, experts warn that flattening pay this way can lead to significant misalignment between individual pay and market rates over time.

Nearly half of employers are opting for across-the-board raises over merit increases in 2026. But experts say employers should consider long-term consequences of the strategy.

10/12/2026

Specificity matters! When a recruiter asks what you're looking for in your next role, details about your target salary, preferred industries, office setup (in person, remote, etc.), and non-negotiables are incredibly helpful.

The more honest you are about your priorities, the easier it is to find the right opportunity.

10/09/2026

Older workers are often advised to "age-proof" their resumes, eliminating roles from earlier in their careers in favor of more recent experience. A former Editor-in-Chief shares her experience with ageism throughout her job search in this piece from The Times:
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10/07/2026

We naturally pick up the words and speech patterns of those around us, and people around the world are noticing an uptick in "LLM-isms" or "prompt speak," language that mimics the distinctive communication style espoused by AI platforms like Claude and ChatGPT.
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10/02/2026

Recent metrics from Robert Half show that over half of Gen Z job seekers plan to look for a new job before the end of the year — a massive leap from 2025, when that number was 32%. What's driving the shift?

As Glassdoor's Chief Economist, Daniel Zhao, puts it, "Even workers who are currently employed feel stuck in their jobs as the current job market limits their ability to find a better job and leverage to get a raise or promotion internally."
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A majority of Gen Zers are looking to switch jobs and take home a bigger paycheck, even as opportunities shrink and pay gains flatten.

09/30/2026

Ever applied for a job, gone through the interview process, accepted an offer, and started work — only to find the actual job is totally different from what was advertised? You're not alone.
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When a role's responsibilities don’t match hiring language or a position’s expectations change significantly, it can lead to stress and burnout, employees reported. 

09/28/2026

No Monday blues over here. We're doing a happy dance instead, because it's our candidate, Shashank's, first day at his new job! Shashank joins our long-time client, a top-tier LA-based lighting manufacturing company, as their new Oracle Fusion Functional Lead. 💡

For this role, our client needed someone with extensive Oracle Fusion experience — a rather niche specialty — who also had exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or similar environments. Technical roles aren't within our usual focus area, so this marked a significant expansion of our horizons, but we're so glad we took on this search! Shashank brings everything we were looking for to the table (and more). We know he'll be a valuable asset, and look forward to hearing about his contributions to this great company.

Congratulations on your first day, Shashank! 🥂

09/28/2026

Is the US on the brink of a "skills cliff"? Restrictions on H-1B visas and broader immigration enforcement have left some companies struggling to fill specialized roles. In some cases, offshoring parts of the business may be more effective than navigating the shrinking US talent pool.

The Trump administration's move to restrict visas for foreign-born workers is pushing the U.S. closer to a "skills cliff."

09/25/2026

Rapid advances in tech come with complex legal considerations, especially when it comes to hiring. If you're an employer who hasn't evaluated their background screening process in a while, now is the time for an audit.

Artificial intelligence and politics are some of the elements affecting how the law is applied to background and identity checks. 

09/22/2026

: VP of Sales for a B2B E-Commerce Printing Company

Our client is a private equity-backed company composed of 10+ brands. They're a trusted online leader in custom manufactured marketing and branding materials that help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) drive growth. They have an incredible culture, a rockstar leadership team, and an all-hands-on-deck philosophy with an emphasis on teamwork. They are seeking a VP of Sales to lead and transform their sales organization from a reactive, order-taking function into a proactive, metrics-driven growth engine.

Rather than simply managing to the client’s existing revenue base, this leader will build the KPIs, accountability, and account-development strategy needed to help scale the business meaningfully over the next several years, while preserving profitability. The ideal candidate will bring strong sales leadership and team-development experience, a highly analytical and KPI-driven approach, and comfort managing a distributed team that spans onshore and international operations.

This is primarily a remote role, but candidates must be comfortable working Pacific Time hours, and afternoon (PST) availability is required.

Apply here:

Our client is a private equity-backed company composed of 10+ brands. They're a trusted online leader in custom manufactured marketing and branding materials that help small and medium-sized businesse...