SCHLAGHECK + RADTKE blog

Executive search medical technology: what the BVMed autumn survey 2026 and the MDR revision mean for filling sales, RA and QM key positions.

Succession in a family business: when an external managing director is the better option than a sale or closure. Figures, steps and common mistakes.

Headhunter Munich: why rising unemployment does not make key positions easier to fill, and how to recognise a good executive search consultant.

EU Pay Transparency Directive: salary range instead of the salary question. What applies now when recruiting executives and what to prepare.

What is a headhunter? Definition, tasks and how the role differs from a placement agency and from executive search, explained in one overview.

Termination during the probationary period in Germany: deadlines under Section 622 BGB, rights, special cases and common mistakes for employers.

Ulm 2026: history, the Minster, sights, business and transport links in the city on the Danube. A compact overview with practical tips.

Onboarding explained: preboarding, the first 90 days, common mistakes and what differs for executives. Set up a structured process now.

Approaching passive candidates in 2026: channels, first contact and cultural fit for key positions in the Mittelstand. Book a first conversation now.

Direct candidate approach: how executive search reaches passive specialists, what the process costs, and when hiring a consultancy pays off.