Employment Cost Index
The Employment Cost Index (ECI) measures the change in the hourly labor cost to employers over time. The ECI uses a fixed “basket” of labor to produce a pure cost change, free from the effects of workers moving between occupations and industries and includes both the cost of wages and salaries and the cost of benefits.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ECI.
Employment Cost Index
The Employment Cost Index (ECI) measures the change in the hourly labor cost to employers over time. The ECI uses a fixed “basket” of labor to produce a pure cost change, free from the effects of workers moving between occupations and industries and includes both the cost of wages and salaries and the cost of benefits.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ECI.
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A strong executive job search rarely starts with an application. It starts with clarity. Most professionals in transition rush to apply before they have defined what they actually want, updated the assets that represent them, or built the plan that will keep them moving forward when the process gets slow. That order matters more than the number of applications you send.
If you’re learning how to start an executive job search, the first two weeks set the tone for the next six months. The professionals who land the strongest roles almost always follow the same five preparation steps before they ever hit submit on a job posting. The steps are simple. The discipline to actually do them is where most searches succeed or stall.
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On the Job Hunt: A Thoughtful Start Sets the Tone for Your Entire Search
A strong executive job search rarely starts with an application. It starts with clarity. Most professionals in transition rush to apply before they have defined what they actually want, updated the assets that represent them, or built the plan that will keep them moving forward when the process gets slow. That order matters more than the number of applications you send.
If you’re learning how to start an executive job search, the first two weeks set the tone for the next six months. The professionals who land the strongest roles almost always follow the same five preparation steps before they ever hit submit on a job posting. The steps are simple. The discipline to actually do them is where most searches succeed or stall.
Katie Kisker
Recruiting Manager
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Simply JK Blog
On the Job Hunt: A Thoughtful Start Sets the Tone for Your Entire Search
A strong executive job search rarely starts with an application. It starts with clarity. Most professionals in transition rush to apply before they have defined what they actually want, updated the assets that represent them, or built the plan that will keep them moving forward when the process gets slow. That order matters more than the number of applications you send.
If you’re learning how to start an executive job search, the first two weeks set the tone for the next six months. The professionals who land the strongest roles almost always follow the same five preparation steps before they ever hit submit on a job posting. The steps are simple. The discipline to actually do them is where most searches succeed or stall.
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Registered Dietician (RD/RDN) – Clarence, NY
JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a highly respected healthcare and senior services organization in search of a Registered Dietician (RD/RDN) to join its team! The Registered Dietitian will play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical nutrition services across a 240-bed campus serving skilled nursing, rehabilitation, short-term recovery, and long-term care residents. This position offers the opportunity to maintain a meaningful clinical caseload while collaborating closely with nursing, culinary services, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary care teams to enhance resident health outcomes and quality of life. This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Dietitian who enjoys building relationships, contributing fresh ideas, and making a meaningful impact in a collaborative healthcare environment. While primarily a clinical role, this individual will have the opportunity to influence nutrition-related initiatives, participate in quality improvement efforts, and help shape the future of nutrition services across the organization.
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Amelia Frederick.
CMO – Rochester, NY
JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with Jordan Health in search of a Chief Medical Officer to join its executive leadership team. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides strategic clinical leadership, medical oversight, and operational direction to advance Jordan Health’s mission and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CMO leads the organization’s clinical strategy, driving quality, population health, integrated care, provider engagement, regulatory compliance, and improved patient outcomes.
Working closely with executive leadership, the CMO strengthens care delivery, expands clinical capacity, supports provider development, and ensures high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. This leader partners across clinical, operational, financial, and community teams to improve access, optimize resources, and advance organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, mission-driven physician executive who models integrity, accountability, and clinical excellence while fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and exceptional patient care.
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Sidney Tomasso.
Chief Executive Officer – Rochester, NY
JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with The Center for Youth in search of a Chief Executive Officer to join its executive leadership team.
For more than 50 years, The Center for Youth has empowered vulnerable youth and young adults to become successful, productive members of the community through a comprehensive continuum of prevention, intervention, education, counseling, workforce development, housing, and crisis services. The organization serves thousands of young people and families each year through innovative, community-based programs that create pathways to stability, opportunity, and long-term success.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic vision, executive leadership, and operational oversight across all facets of the organization. The CEO will champion the organization’s mission while leading operations, finance, human resources, fundraising, compliance, community engagement, and organizational development.
As chief executive and public representative, the CEO will work closely with the Board, leadership team, employees, funders, government partners, and community stakeholders to advance the mission, strengthen impact, ensure financial sustainability, and guide The Center for Youth’s continued growth.
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Aly Arena.
Tax Principal – Rochester, NY
JK Executive Strategies has partnered with a highly respected, growth-oriented CPA firm in its search for a Tax Principal. Our client partners closely with organizations to support, strengthen, and elevate their financial success. Known for delivering deep technical expertise and sophisticated capabilities, our client sets themselves apart through exceptional personal service, strong relationships, and a commitment to value.
The firm’s leadership team brings significant experience from Big 4 and other large regional firms, blending world-class knowledge with a collaborative, people-first approach. Consistently recognized as one of the region’s leading mid-size accounting firms, our client takes pride in its reputation for excellence, integrity, and dedication to the community it serves. If you are a strategic thinker, a mentor to others, and someone energized by a collaborative and high-performing team, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a firm that truly values the greatest resource – its people.
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Amelia Frederick.
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