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Notes from one market.

Hiring strategy and market views for specialty chemicals and plastics. Written from the desk, not from a content calendar.

Retained vs contingency search for senior chemical roles

Which model fits which hire, what a retainer should actually buy you, and the mistake we see most often.

Hiring technical talent in chemicals & plastics

Why the specification is usually the problem, and how to assess for transfer rather than overlap.

M&A talent risks: protecting critical scientists

Why technical people leave after a deal, and which departures actually damage the thesis.

ESG specialists in specialty chemicals

How sustainability moved from corporate affairs into portfolio decisions, and how to spot a credible hire.

Predictive analytics in recruitment

What hiring data genuinely tells you, where it misleads, and the four things worth recording.

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