In all areas of corporate governance there is a strong and established market for temporary and contract staff to deliver specific skills on a flexible basis. Certain needs by definition require an interim solution, such as covering maternity leave, long-term sick leave and secondments. Demand for temporary and contract staff is also driven by understaffing, peak work periods throughout the year or the absence of a particular skill within a department. In addition, companies are also embracing interim appointments as a means of addressing more tactical needs, for example ensuring compliance with changing regulatory requirements like MiFID and Sarbanes-Oxley.
