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Through the complexities of the commercial and regulatory landscape, transitions and transformations are an inherent part of business life. They can take many forms, from fundamental organisational changes to the implementation for new regulatory guidance such as Sox or IFRS standards, to driving digital change and utilising AI tools. Projects of this nature take significant resource from experienced professionals, and it should therefore be no surprise that the transition from permanent roles to interim positions has regained momentum.

Crunch time. A decision is to be made. Stick or twist. Everyone has their own motivational pulls for their job search.

During a conference in Paris, Stephen Schwarzman, the chief executive of Blackstone, did not mince his words when he said, "This is not sci-fi. It's going to happen to you." He urged everyone to avoid being ostriches by sticking their heads in the sand, reiterating that AI is not a passing trend; it's here to stay!

The battle for talent. A never-ending challenge. One which is ever evolving and a constant topic for leadership teams to manage.

In days gone by, the final 10 minutes of an interview were reserved for candidate questions. Now, interviews are typically freer flowing and more interactive sessions.

The pandemic, the unexpected catalyst that flipped our work lives upside down and introduced us to the wild world of remote work. But is it all sunshine and rainbows, or are we doomed to be led by overbearing helicopter bosses?