ExecuNet announced in the results of their fifteenth annual national survey, the Executive Job Market Intelligence 2007 report, that:

• More than two thirds of executives and search firms believe there is a shortage of qualified talent.

• Only a third of executives believe their company is working harder today to retain top talent than one year ago.

Also included is a chart revealing some misalignment based on differing perspectives:

Successful talent acquisition – for any level or job function – requires a solid understanding of the motivation of candidates, the attitudes of third-party suppliers, and the perception of the priorities communicated by the HR professionals.