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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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03 Specific expertise: 1 | Lasting change on sustainability
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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
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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
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03 Specific expertise: 2 | Solving the tech conundrum
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