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Canadian Recruitment Trends and Use of AI

Forbes named Boyden Canada the No. 5 executive recruiting firm in its 2026 rankings. Regional Managing Partner Brent Cameron highlighted the importance of human judgment, trust, and relationships in executive search, despite the growing use of AI. 

This article was originally published by Forbes.

In Forbes’ 2026 ranking of Canada’s Best Recruiting and Temp Staffing Firms, Boyden Canada was recognized as the No. 5 executive recruiting firm for the second consecutive year. The article highlights insights from Brent Cameron, Regional Managing Partner at Boyden Canada, who emphasized that while generative AI may support certain recruiting processes, executive search remains fundamentally relationship-driven and requires human judgment, trust, and deep candidate assessment. Cameron noted that clients are increasingly concerned about overreliance on AI for evaluating leadership talent, reinforcing Boyden’s commitment to a personalized, high-touch approach. The article also cites Boyden’s strong placement success, reporting that 97% of executive candidates placed by the firm remained in their roles after one year, underscoring the effectiveness of its talent-matching methodology.

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