Interim Campaign_Specific expertise:

01 | Critical issues

Specific expertise:

There is little, or no, margin for error in risk, audit and compliance roles. Organizations need professionals with a true depth of expertise in legislative and regulatory matters – but competition is fierce for a limited pool of permanent talent. With the level of risk involved, it is imperative to find a heavyweight compliance expert to quickly put everything in shape before the necessary deadlines. More than two-thirds of Interims (68%) say they have already or they would put off retirement to work on an interim role. These are high-caliber interims who combine technical know-how with great people skills to strengthen policies and frameworks – and deliver rapid change in response to new regulations. An interim can ensure the short-term needs are met – and also provide a roadmap for further enhancements in line with growth strategies.

Giving confidence in compliance

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Interim gives cost-effective access

Recruiting and retaining permanent tech professionals is one of the hardest challenges in the employment world. Gaps in digital and IT teams can be covered by tech outsourcers, but it is an expensive option with no guarantee of the quality of output or final outcome. Interims fill talent gaps fast and have the cutting-edge skills to deliver as an integral part of your team, not an external provider.

Where interims fill talent gaps

Next situation 03 Specific expertise: 3 | Giving confidence in compliance

Korn Ferry interims have proven skill sets and knowledge that they've fostered throughout their careers. We know the experts who can supplement and complement your workforce, granting your team flexibility, while ensuring business continuity and helping mitigate risk.

Solving the tech conundrum

The rapid rise of sustainability on the corporate agenda means there is fierce competition for the small pool of experienced experts. Interims can play the key role of working with leaders and employees to embed sustainability in day to day working practices. One challenge for organizations is getting buy-in to these initiatives. Through their status and track record, experienced interims are engaging, credible advocates for the business case and the societal benefits. In complex organizations, cross-functional working is key to delivering change universally and consistently. Interims are ideally suited to matrix-style working across divisions and locations.

Lasting change on sustainability

Where interims fill talent gaps

Next situation 03 Specific expertise: 2 | Solving the tech conundrum

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01 | Critical issues

Projects & initiatives:

Interims deliver to your timeline

Korn Ferry interims are hungry for project roles and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a set time window. From leaders to subject matter experts, we know the people who will deliver on your timeline.

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Having won a major account, a chemicals manufacturer is installing a new automated production line, planned to be ready six months before the first contracted shipment date. After a series of setbacks, accidents and breakdowns, the current go-live date is now projected to be only weeks before the shipment deadline. This is the situation for a tried-and-tested troubleshooter – a highly experienced Interim Director of Engineering to get the project back on track.

Time-critical troubleshooting

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Imagine a fast-growing online retailer planning a much-needed re-brand and front-end website refresh. The company could build a project team solely from current leaders in marketing, data, IT and customer service. However, that would seriously impact their time and other duties. Additionally, they would still have to rely heavily on the services of external agencies and web companies to cover gaps in knowledge and capability. The smart alternative is to engage an Interim specialist with extensive digital branding experience to lead the project.

Sourcing specialist project leaders

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The rapid rise of ESG on the corporate agenda means there is fierce competition for the small pool of experienced sustainability and ESG experts. Interims can play the key role of working with leaders and employees to embed sustainability in day to day working practices. One challenge for organizations is getting buy-in to ESG initiatives. Through their status and track record, experienced interims are engaging, credible advocates for the business case and the societal benefits. In complex organizations, cross-functional working is key to delivering change universally and consistently. Interims are ideally suited to matrix-style working across divisions and locations.