Key execs going freelance for the interim

A study conducted by the Interim Management Association reveals medium-sized companies in the UK are increasingly employing interim managers, suggesting that the economy is set to turn. At least 80% of FTSE 250 companies are employing interim managers at executive and board level. This is an increase on 65% last year and the highest level for five years. Currently 55% of all provider-registered interim manager are employed on assignments. Interim managers tend to be employed when change, challenge, crisis or progress are on the agenda, according to Nick Robeson, chief executive of ...