Interim Management - Several trends support Interim Market expansion

The interim market continues to grow and become more diverse. Interim professionals are used for two reasons: either a person is needed on short notice to manage and maintain a key function temporarily, or special expertise is required for managing a development project for a specifi c period. The 2022 survey indicates that, in terms of their nature, interim assignments shifted noticeably towards development projects, which constituted 73.3% of all assignments (2021: 28.6%). Typically, interim professionals lend their strong competence to an organisation temporarily, leading it or a part of it in a new direction.

Three leading trends with Interim market in Finland

The availability of top professionals for interim projects is increasing all the time. Each week, we are contacted by new managers and experts who are interested in interim projects. Many want to build a portfolio of diverse activities rather than committing to a single employment relationship.

Recruitment diffculties are increasing continuously due to the shortage of competent professionals. For this reason, companies should shake up their operating methods and transition to using temporary expertise alongside permanent roles. Companies in many fields are transforming into contract platforms within which experts can operate based on various contract models. Satisfaction and recommendations are at a high level among those who have used the interim service.

We at StaffPoint Executive want to be involved in promoting market development. This is a summary of the most interesting observations regarding the Interim Management Markets 2022 survey. Based on the survey and related interviews, we can continue to support market development, highlight the experiences of pioneers and develop our operations towards increased quality and efficiency.