Who did we survey?

We spoke to nearly 200 participants—including executives hiring for their SaaS companies, executive candidates that recently joined a SaaS organization, and talent leaders. 

Transparency is key

Pull back the curtain and provide peace of mind:

• 8 in 10 candidates are scrutinizing company stability before accepting a role.
  
  
• 89% of C-Suite talent rate financial performance as a top criteria when evaluating an offer.

It’s an employer’s market

But candidates still need to be sold:

• 78% of candidates are looking to see alignment on the role and vision across your interview team.
  
  
• 63% of companies are spending additional  time educating candidates on the role and company as a way to sell candidates.
  
  
• Employers who run an efficient hiring process will create trust and affinity with candidates, allowing them to attract top talent.

Don’t shortchange candidates

Compensation expectations remain high:

• 71% of companies over $15M are seeing compensation expectations on the rise vs. last year.
  
  
• Only 32% of candidates say market research aligns with their compensation expectations.
  
  
• Equity is less of a bargaining tool in 2023, with only 9% of candidates negotiating on equity.

Download the Report

Gain actionable insights on:

• Red flags to avoid in early-stage hiring.
  
  
• Hiring benchmarks on hiring, interviewing, headcount planning, and compensation.
  
  
• Insights from top talent leaders and candidates on how to stand out in today’s market.