August Interim News Bulletin

Summer holidays are drawing to a close and our minds are focused on seeking opportunities for you in the Interim Management world.

The rocky road of recovery remains uncertain and having spoken to some of our 'top interims' recently I am saddened that some are thinking of leaving the profession as they have tired of the barren landscape. We don't want top talent leaking out of our sector..

My message to you is the same as it is to our sales team - don't lose hope! Opportunities are hard to find but they are still out there. After 18 months of hunting one UK prospect we have at last got in the door - with 19 assignments forecast in the next few months and two going live through Brooklands right now. You don't find that if you give up.

I was with an international bank in Canary Wharf yesterday. They have started hiring permanent staff again vigorously - and the Times reported this week that top city head-hunters are enjoying double digit recovery. The press also reported that City Banks were adopting interim management for the first time as a flexible tool in an uncertain recovery.

We have just landed several more assignments in the Middle East - where there is a much more dynamic business mood right now. Like many bigger recruitment firms, our persistence with our overseas development strategy is invaluable to offset the sluggish UK market.

Our investment in marketing is also seeing an increasing flow of incoming enquires. Our innovative new routes to market for your talent is opening doors and generating incomes from sources we would never have penetrated otherwise. The Brooklands 'WOW' factor is winning the day.

It is a recurring truth that after every downturn the temporary recruitment market recovers quicker than the permanent market. With many fearing a double dip recession it is more likely this time round than ever before, that Interim Managers will be the preferred option over permanent hiring since it is undeniably the most flexible way to get top talent in fast and with no long term obligation. That means they want YOU!

Whilst writing, if you are an HR Interim Manager and are currently on assignment, please let Martin know on mb@brookexec.com as he is doing some particular research and needs to ask you a couple of questions.

As fast as my suntan fades, my diary fills - so I'm happy enough, building this market for our mutual benefit.

David Jensen
Chairman - Brooklands Executives Limited

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