The Guardian:
There was a time when all senior management positions resided in London, but this is changing, says Stephanie SparrowA willingness to travel into the capital for work used to be a prerequisite for any interim living outside t (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
Central government has cut its use of interims as it tries to save money. But is the failure of smaller specialist recruitment agencies to secure accreditation also influencing the market? Jane Dudman reportsDuring a general (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
With the job market shrinking, there is a wealth of talent around. But not everyone is suited to interim work. Anita Pati reportsAnita PatiIf you have reached a stage in your career where you feel your skills and experience d (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
With slashed budgets and increased demand, social housing requires managers with a variety of skillsWhen Paul Gatrill began a recent interim assignment, managing the refurbishment and modernisation of six tower blocks for soc (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
The NHS has set up its own recruitment agency for interims as demand for these senior executives rises. Linda Jackson reportsFor decades the word interim was considered a dirty word in the NHS – all too often shorthand for ov (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
People shaken out of full-time roles have taken to interim work - but will they stay? Maria Ahmed reportsWhen Terry Dailey realised the recession was coming, he saw interim management in the public sector as a safe career opt (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
After a high-flying career, Richard Buxton, boldly decided to move to his German wife's homeland and help raise their two adopted children. His new family changed his priorities and when he was ready to work in the UK again h (Read More)
guardian.co.uk Society:
In periods of cost-cutting, freelance managers offer diverse skills and deliver efficiency. That's why the public and voluntary sectors are turning to them for support. Debbie Andalo reportsFor the first time the demand for f (Read More)
The Guardian:
• M&S's new boss leaves finance director to face media • Move 'intended to focus journalists' questions on Morrisons'Where was Marc Bolland this morning? The chief executive of Wm Morrison was due to talk to journalists about (Read More)
The Guardian:
If Trinity Mirror was hoping its online revenue growth would help offset the crippling declines in its newspaper businesses, it's sadly mistaken. In an interim management statement (pdf) covering the year to October 25, the (Read More)
The Guardian:
Regional newspaper group says it expects to make £50m cost savings this year and advertising could recover in 2010Regional newspaper group Johnston Press today reported an improving trend in advertising revenues.The group, wh (Read More)
FT Alphaville:
Want to know what Protium -- the $12.bn credit asset sale announced by Barclays back in September -- was really for?Out today: Barclays' third-quarter 2009 Interim Management Statement.And boy, did Protium have an impact. To (Read More)
The Guardian:
• Satellite operator says revenue from in-flight broadband services has risen by 10%• Anglo American appoints Sir Philip Hampton• Hiscox enjoys 'benign' quarterWith just hours to go until Kraft either launches a bid for Cadbu (Read More)
FT Alphaville:
The epic third quarter Interim Management Statement from the new, transparent RBS is proving to be something of a treasure trove.Here's the bank explaining the dismal performance of its to-be-divested insurance business, wher (Read More)
The Guardian:
Barclays is splitting off its commercial business from the division previously run by Frits SeegersBarclays is shaking up its boardroom and restructuring its business in a surprise move that will result in the departure of Fr (Read More)
The Guardian:
Owner of the Independent newspaper says it is seeing some signs of stabilisation in ad revenuesIndependent News & Media has posted a 37% year-on-year fall in operating profits for the year to 23 October, adding that despite a (Read More)
observer.guardian.co.uk:
National Express will launch a £350m rights issue within weeks to shore up a balance sheet struggling under £1bn of debtThe woes of National Express deepened today when the bus and train operator issued a profit warning and a (Read More)
The Guardian:
Owner of ad agencies DLKW and TMW reports 6% decline in revenues in four months to end of JulyCreston, owner of Halifax's advertising agency DLKW, has reported a 6% year-on-year decline in revenues in the four months to the e (Read More)
The Guardian:
Specialist magazine publisher Future reports 'resilient' peformance with no further worsening of trade conditionsThe specialist consumer magazine publisher Future has reported a year-on-year revenue fall of 9% in the nine mon (Read More)