The unanticipated political and economic events of the past year have made many organizations rethink some of their international practices and consider local options.
Small neighbourhood businesses are often more capable of understanding and meeting the needs of their local market, and supporting them helps the local economy, while positioning the organization as a good corporate citizen.
In executive search, the benefits of localization are obvious. A local recruiter is much more likely to know and be in touch with the top talent in their local market. They're also more likely to be concerned about their results and reputation than an international firm with many constituents around the world to fall back on.