LHH vs The Muse:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Muse had more branded searches than LHH among outplacement services worldwide. The Muse had about 61,200 branded searches, while LHH had 60,500. The Muse made up 45.3% of all outplacement service searches we track, and LHH accounted for 44.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about outplacement services, LHH appeared in four of the five answers and The Muse in none.
Who do people search for more?
The Muse and LHH are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
LHH, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, The Muse in 0
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Top outplacement services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LHH was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. The Muse did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- LHH4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Randstad RiseSmart4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Right Management2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Challenger, Gray & Christmas2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Careerminds2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The Muse0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CareerArc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which outplacement service should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best outplacement services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best outplacement service for laid off staff?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outplacement services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“career transition services”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is LHH or The Muse more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LHH and The Muse by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven outplacement services we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for The Muse, LHH. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Muse | LHH | Randstad RiseSmart | Right Management | Challenger, Gray & Christmas | Careerminds | CareerArc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.1% | 44.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.7% | 43.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 5.8% | 0.94% | 0.42% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.7% | 44.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4% | 0.96% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.3% | 49% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.1% | 43.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.64% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.9% | 44.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.53% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.1% | 44.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.64% |
| May 2026 | 45% | 44.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.6% | 40.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.87% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.1% | 40.7% | 3% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.67% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.2% | 40% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.3% | 44.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
How has the LHH and The Muse comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: LHH took it in January 2026, The Muse took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LHH’s share of searches among outplacement services worldwide moved from 44.9% to 44.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Muse’s share of searches among outplacement services worldwide moved from 45.1% to 45.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74.4K to 61.2K.
How did search popularity change for outplacement services worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, LHH gained share of searches among outplacement services worldwide, from 40% to 44.8%.
In September 2026, The Muse lost share of searches among outplacement services worldwide, from 49.2% to 45.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LHH’s and The Muse’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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