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Alium partners with ICAEW

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners, the UK’s leading independent provider of senior interim executives, is pleased to announce its exclusive partnership with the ICAEW.

Turning businesses around (Financial Times)

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Charles Batchelor examines the changing nature of what used to be 'stop-gap' managers.

The long game of short term (Financial Times)

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An article focussing on the benefits of organisations using interim managers.

Time to call in the Private Sector? (The Guardian Public)

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The low hanging fruit has been collected - now for the real cuts in public services.

Interim FD enjoys huge variety (CIMA Insights)

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Interim Finance Director, Nigel Armitt FCMA, enjoys the different experiences he encounters in his temporary roles.

Interims helping drive recovery (CIMA Insights)

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Finance professionals are being called on to lead business critical projects at the highest level.

Trudy Peeler, Head of the IT Practice, shares her views on the current market

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We’ve seen a very encouraging start to 2010 with the number of enquiries for IT roles exceeding like for like enquiries from 2009.

Kate Mansfield, Head of the HR Practice, gives an update on her division

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

2010 has brought an increase in activity within certain areas of HR.

Companies turn to senior interims for survival, says Alium Partners survey

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

More than half of the latest assignments (54 per cent) conducted by senior interims were for company or divisional turnaround projects, according to a survey of nearly 1,000 senior interim executives by Alium Partners, the UK’s leading independent provider of high level interims.

Alium social news

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Alium is excited to announce that Lisa Hobbs, Director, is expecting her first baby in May.

Mike Hollin, Director of Public Sector, discusses the Public Sector Recession

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A “Public Sector Recession” – the phrase is everywhere since the budget. The Chancellor made clear in his recent budget speech that the next spending round will be the toughest for decades.

Message from the CEO

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Probably the most fascinating event in the last few weeks was not the Icelandic volcano bringing Europe and the wider world to a standstill but the calm reaction by the population.

The importance of downtime

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Whether your an interim or permanent executive it is essential that you have something in your life that allows you to switch off entirely from the day job.

Alium Partners appoints Nigel Peters as Head of Private Sector

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners, the UK’s leading independent provider of senior interim executives, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Peters as Director of the firm’s private sector practice.

What war for talent, (Executive Grapevine)

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It’s now been 13 years since McKinsey’s survey firmly entrenched the term ‘war for talent’ in our minds. Strangely, the number of people out of work is at its highest level for 13 years.

Companies still need to cut costs say senior interim executives

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The need to cut costs remains the biggest pressure facing organisations, according to a survey of 288 senior interim executives by Alium Partners, the UK’s leading independent provider high level interims.

FDs will need more corporate bond experience to keep up with market trends (John Bloor quoted in the Financial Director)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Finance directors with experience leading bond issues are trading higher as some think issuance is set to grow. But are there enough FDs of that ilk and can those without compete?

How to seize the day and save on public services (Mike Hollin in The Times)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The recession has presented an ideal opportunity for the public sector to make real and long-overdue changes to the delivery of its services.

The value of battle-scarred execs (Management Today Online)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

When times are tough, it's good to be able to call upon managers who have seen it all before.

Cuts in the Public Sector - The Real Opportunity

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mike Hollin, Director suggests what he feels needs to be done to ensure the change needed within Public Sector Services is achieved.

Update for Alium's HR Practice

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Mansfield, Head of HR outlines her views on the HR market in 2010.

Predictions for 2010

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

John Bloor, Head of Finance and Business Transformation shares his predictions for 2010.

The role IT departments are set to play in 2010

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Trudy Peeler, Head of the Technology Practice shares her thoughts on what is to come for 2010.

Message from the CEO

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Robeson outlines the positive shift in activity particularly in the Private Sector.

It was the season to be jolly

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Robeson and his family put up a 17ft Christmas tree in their front yard in a continued attempt to outshine their neighbour, Jonathan Ross’s festive decorations.

HR Interim Management: Is it time to take the interim plunge? (HR Magazine)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The number of HR professionals leaving permanent jobs to take on interim roles is rising. Is this really the best time to do it?

Kate Mansfield, Head of HR at Alium Partners is quoted in HR Magazine

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Not only have HR director’s own departments faced severe cuts during the recession but they have had to manage redundancies on a level the UK hasn’t seen for decades.

An Interim Solution (Corporate INTL Online)

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HR directors and other senior executives have had their mettle seriously tested during the recession. Not only have their own departments, like many others, faced severe cuts, but they have taken accountability for managing a level of collective redundancies that the UK hasn't seen for decades.

Interim Management Association Ipsos MORI Market Audit – Third Quarter 2009

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Here is a summary of findings from the Interim Management Association’s Market Audit for the third quarter of 2009. These quarterly studies have formed an integral part of the IMA’s analysis and ownership of the market since 2006.

Alium Partners' Christmas Donation

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This year Alium Partners will not be sending Christmas cards, instead we have chosen to make a donation to Toynbee Hall.

Interim Management Association reports upturn in use of interim managers

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to update you that the Interim Management Association (IMA) has reported an increased uptake in the use of interim executives in its latest quarterly report, covering July to September 2009.

The honest broker (The Guardian, Business)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Bloor looks at the role of interim managers during the downturn.

Agency Workers Directive

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What impact will the Agency Workers Directive have on interim managers?

Survival of the slickest?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Bloor, Head of Finance and Business Transformation, discusses his views on how businesses have fared during this recession compared to that of the banking world.

HR Overview10/

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Mansfield, Head of the HR Practice, talks about developments in the HR Practice and Alium’s upcoming HR Client event.

Latest news from the Alium IT Practice

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Trudy Peeler, Head of IT, gives an update on the IT Practice, talks about Alium’s latest Business Lunch Forum for CIOs and introduces the CIO Development programme for IT interims.

How the recession is impacting the long term value of the Public Corporations

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Les Uttley, Head of Public Sector Corporations, outlines the value of using interim managers during the recession.

Meeting needs; why the new interim solution is here to stay (London Evening Standard)

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Just as many homebuyers are renting in the interim waiting to see what happens to the property market, recruiters are doing the same - and this has seen a continued rise in the use of interim executives.

Growth of the Alium Public Sector Team

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Two consultants join Alium’s Public sector team to strengthen the Third Sector and Education and Public Corporations sectors.

Byte Night - Hung Drawn and Quartered

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Robeson, CEO, along with other senior executives spent one night sleeping rough to raise funds for “Action for Children”.

Hung, Drawn and Quartered

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday 2 October, Nick Robeson together with five other team mates slept rough outside the Mayor’s office to raise awareness for the charity Action for Children.

Jobs Cut and Sales Decline (The HR Director Online)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

British firms are suffering job cuts, a sharp decline in sales and a freeze on recruiting permanent staff, according to a survey of the UK’s leading business troubleshooters. There’s also been a severe tightening of company expenses.

Nick Robeson - Sleeping Rough

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For one night this October Nick Robeson, CEO of Alium Partners, will go cold, wet and hungry to raise funds for Action for Children.

Beware of cutting off the branch on which you sit (Financial Times, Business Turnround)

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Reducing spending has to be done with care or damage could result, says Ross Tieman

Public sector cuts? Bring on the interims (Recruiter)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For the first time since tracking began in 2006, the number of public sector interim management placements has outstripped the demand in the private sector.

Right moves (People Management, Guide to Interim Management)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The interim management landscape is dramatically different from 18 months ago. But this is a sector that thrives on change, so opportunities are still out there. Joy Persaud takes the long view

Changing pattern for interims (People Management, Guide to Interim Management)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The market is awash with candidates, so how do the best still manage to land their roles? Hashi Syedain finds that they network like crazy – and tailor their skills to their clients

How to be an HR interim in the recession (People Management, Guide to Interim Management)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is the toughest market most interims will have faced in their careers. The volume of assignments is down, while the number of candidates has shot through the roof as newly redundant people turn to interim management positions. Hashi Syedain spoke to a panel of experts about how to win work.

Interims – Investing wisely to add real value

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The challenges facing the NHS are significant and will only increase in complexity in the coming years. Overlay the financial challenges ahead and the Executive Teams will be fully stretched to deliver against these demanding targets.

Alium Partners reorganises its HR, Finance and Business Transformation practices

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners, the UK’s leading independent interim management provider, expands the responsibilities of John Bloor and Kate Mansfield, two leading Managing consultants.

Business recovery special: opportunity knocks (Accountancy Age)

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If you have negotiating and political skills, insolvency and turnaround work can be just the job. To view the full article, please click on the link below:

Alium Partners Annual Survey Results

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

38% of management teams do not have the right skills to lead their firms through recession, says research from Alium Partners Growing demand for strategic change capabilities of senior level interim managers.

Demand grows for strategic change capabilities of senior level interim managers (Consultant-News.com)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

32% of interim HR executives say organisations need to improve their management skills to get through the recession, says research from Alium Partners.

Temporary Measures (Local Government Chronicle)

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Interim management might tempt those facing redundancy or seeking a change - To view the full article please click on the link below:

Interim HRs think business lacks management skills to get through recession (Human Resources)

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Just under a third of interim HR managers (32%) reckon the last organisation they worked for did not have the management skills necessary to get them through recession. To view the full article please click on the link below:

Too soon to call

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Robeson, CEO, comments on the recession and shares his thoughts on how the economic state is affecting the interim management industry.

Bosses stumped by a changing world

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners Annual Survey Results were highlighted in a recent article in the Evening Standard. To view full article, please click on the link below:

The impending black hole in Public Sector finances - An opportunity to be grasped

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mike Hollin, Head of Public Sector Practice, shares his views on the continued issues revolving around Public Sector funding.

Social news in the HR Practice

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The HR Practice is full of social news this Summer. Chloe Watts, Managing Consultant is expecting her first baby, and Kate Mansfield, Managing Consultant is getting married on the 4th of July.

Alium‘s International Reach

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Peter Sanderson, Managing Director, outlines Alium’s continuing growth activities overseas, as part of its long term expansion plans in Asia and the Middle East.

Interim Management Association Golf Day

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Interim executives, providers and suppliers to the industry met for the first Interim Management Association “Competex” Golf Challenge at Woburn Golf Club on Tuesday 23rd June.

Current climate fuels early growth for IMA Institute

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Interim Management Association Institute is attracting membership from interim executives across all sectors of industry who welcome the high quality professional representation that the institute provides.

Interim managers: Rescue remedy achieves global acceptance (Financial Times)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Bloor Head of Business Transformation at Alium Partners comments on the acceptance of Interim Managers.

Public Sector practice grows

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium’s Public Sector practice expands with the addition of two new consultants into its Health, Central Government and Police practice.

Alium appointed as supplier on the Department of Health Commercial Resource Framework

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners has been appointed by the Department of Health and NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency as one of the suppliers on the Commercial Resource Framework.

Rise in Female Interims (The Recruiter)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Mansfield, Managing Consultant at Alium Partners, comments on the Rise in Female Interims. To see the full article, follow this link:

Alium Partners makes appointments to Public Sector practice

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners, the UK’s leading independent interim management provider, is expanding its Public Sector practice with two new appointments.

Interim management: the thrill of the ride (Personnel Today)

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Chloe Watts, Managing Consultant of Alium Partners was recently quoted in Personnel Today on the topic of interim management as a career.

The Trouble Shooters (The Daily Telegraph)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Daily Telegraph approached Alium a few months ago as they decided to put together a focused supplement on interim management to raise its profile with their readers. Alium were delighted to be involved and the supplement was published on the 29th April 2009.

The lasting appeal of a good interim manager

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Robeson, Alium Partners CEO recently met Stefan Stern who regularly writes for the FT as he wanted an overview of interim management to understand the benefits of using high level interim managers. His article covering interim management has been published in the FT.

Alium wins award for Best Recruitment Firm Website

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners, the UK’s leading independent interim management firm, has won the award for Best Recruitment Firm Website in Recruiter magazine’s prestigious annual industry awards.

Interim Management as a career (Accountancy Age TV)

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Bloor, Managing Consultant of Alium Partners was interviewed regarding the benefits of choosing a career in interim management.

How to become a freelance worker (The Times)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Robeson, Chief Executive of Alium Partners has recently been quoted in the Times on how to become a freelance worker.

Recession to drive demand for senior level Interim Management expertise (Executive Grapevine)

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With the International Monetary Fund reporting that the UK will face the worst recession of the major industrialised economies by contracting 2.8% in 2009, organisations right across the economy will need to make some tough and rapid strategic decisions to weather the storm.

Corporate Restructuring report, published by Raconteur for The Times

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Bloor, Head of Business Transformation at Alium Partners comments on the Corporate Restructuring report.

Alium Partners becomes a corporate partner of The Institute for Turnaround

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners, the UK’s leading interim management firm, is pleased to announce that it has become a corporate partner of the Institute for Turnaround. Alium is the institute’s only interim management partner firm.

Finance Directors Breakfast Seminars

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners is delighted to announce the launch of a series of client business seminars for Finance Directors, to be held on the 11th of March 2009.

What’s in store for HR functions in 2009?

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Our view on 2009, based on the difficult economic conditions and what we are seeing with our clients, is that downsizing, restructuring and redundancy management are the principal activities that will top the HR agenda this year.

Interim Teams – A viable alternative to Consultants

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For years the mantra of the “need for greater commercialisation” of Government assets has led to a considerable investment in the use of external consultants.

Alium CEO - key architect of new IMA-Institute

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The IMA-Institute – a new membership organisation for individual interims – has been launched to promote the interim management profession.

Alium has become a corporate partner of the Institute for Turnaround

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium has become a corporate partner of The Institute for Turnaround (formerly known as the Society of Turnaround Professionals). The firm is the first interim management provider to be invited to become a corporate partner of the institute.

Finance Agenda 2009

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners’ Finance community continued to thrive towards the end of 2008 despite the conditions of the wider economic climate.

It's Turnaround, Jim, but not as we know it

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You wonder what further action the government can take to stimulate the credit markets. Perhaps it’s just a question now of waiting to see if the actions taken to date begin to work.

Executive search: Businesses’ economic peril boosts demand for turnaround interims (Recruiter

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Management teams in troubled businesses are increasing the use of interim recruiters.

British Tories call for 'UK Chapter 11' (Global Turnaround)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Britain's main opposition party, which currently enjoys a significant lead over Gordon Brown's Labour Government, has urged the UK to adopt US-style Chapter 11 insolvency laws.

Leading headhunter Lisa Gerhardt joins Alium (Personnel Today)

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alium has appointed experienced headhunter Lisa Gerhardt to help broaden our national and international business reach.

Boost for IT operation

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alium is responding to strong demand for its IT interim operation with the appointment of a new managing consultant, Trudy Peeler.

Unprecedented demand for our interims (FT)

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Demand for Alium interim expertise is soaring, with sales up by 70 per cent despite difficult market conditions.

Headhunter appointment boosts Alium capability

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners, the leading independent provider of high-level interim executives, has appointed experienced headhunter Lisa Gerhardt to help broaden the company’s national and international business reach.

Interim execs are now permanently in demand

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One of the great revolutions in the UK employment market over the past three decades has been a noticeable rise in the use of temporary and agency staff to fill all kinds of jobs - right up to the highest tiers of management.

Success in the Public Sector

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mike Hollin, head of Alium’s Public Sector Practice, outlines his aims and highlights the successes so far in the NHS, Central and Local government.

Cutting risk – New executive assessment service

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Forty per cent of new senior executives fail within 18 months. Nearly one-in-three departing CEOs is forced from office. Alium’s new management assessment practice helps take the risk out of selection.

Radical new mobile ad campaign

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a pioneering move for the recruitment sector, Alium has launched a newspaper advertising campaign using the latest mobile technology.

Alium Boosts Its IT Offering (Recruiter)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners is responding to strong demand for its IT Interim operation with the appointment of a new managing consultant, Trudy Peeler. Working across the IT spectrum, Trudy will be concentrating on senior level roles, from programme management to CIO.

Jobs Cut and Sales Decline (HR Director)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Boosts Its IT Offering

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners is responding to strong demand for its IT operation with the appointment of a new Managing Consultant.

Interim CEO 'says internal leadership replacement is preferred'

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The interim CEO of the world's largest meat company Tyson Foods claims it could take several months before a permanent candidate is found.

Interim managers 'can strengthen the internal management team'

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Interim managers possess the commercial skills needed to quickly pinpoint weak spots in an organisation to transform its financial and business outlook, a claim suggests.

Interim managers 'can restore confidence and address recessionary challenges'

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many businesses do not have the leadership skills and experience in-house to deal with the challenges that the recession has brought, a claim suggests.

HR directors 'can lead firms forward with open communication'

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The former people director at Asda David Smith says that while the future of HR is strong, there needs to be a communicative and open management culture at organisations to ensure success.

Weak business lending continues into 2009

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lending to UK businesses slowed during 2008, reflecting the impact of the withdrawal of cash flows by foreign and domestic lenders, new figures show.

UK technology sector 'could further embrace M&A as a strategy'

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Opportunistic technology companies have taken advantage of lower prices and are undertaking strategic deals supported by the strength of their buying power, a new report says.

Setting an example 'key to success'

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Business leaders should set an example to their employees throughout difficult trading periods in order to remain successful, it has been claimed.

CIPD overhauls professional standards

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has confirmed a number of changes to its standards structure, with the introduction of the HR Profession Map.

Sustainability delivers benefits 'but such strategies require risk management'

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Business leaders should not curtail sustainable investments during the economic downturn, a report outlines.

CEOs 'must transcend market constraints'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While business leaders work to develop long-term value, their efforts may be hindered by the short-term movements of the stock market.

Lower corporation tax 'will make the UK more attractive to international firms'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Budget needs to put measures in place to ensure that the UK is at a competitive advantage for when the economy begins to recover, a claim suggests.

UK enters period of deflation, but is buoyed by weak sterling

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The UK fell into deflation last month for the first time since 1960 as the Retail Prices Index (RPI) fell from zero per cent to -0.4 per cent.

Smooth sailing through turbulence

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The environment businesses now operate in is increasingly turbulent and such turbulence brings new risk, a report reveals.

Style change 'needed' for motivation

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A change in management style across every level of management within a company is needed in order to ensure all employees remain motivated, a new research report claims.

Lower-risk R&D projects 'could hinder long-term opportunities'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Company executives still regard research and development (R&D) as an important business strategy, although many are focussing their attention on short-term lower-risk projects, a new report says.

Recession 'requires leaders to continue risk-taking strategies'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Risk-taking is a business strategy that has to remain essential in the practices of company leaders, though there may be some hesitation in taking such an approach during a recession, a report says.

Drawing on wider experience 'can improve recessionary strategy'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Business leaders remain concerned that their previous strategic planning experience may not be sufficient enough to address the difficulties that have and could arise from the slower trading period, a report says.

CEOs at UK firms 'addressing risks by taking a new direction'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UK food companies are taking the opportunity of the recession to prove to their customer base that they can successfully deploy environmentally-friendly business strategies, a report says.

Volatility of UK market 'presents strategic challenges to companies'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The ability of an organisation to quickly and effectively respond to changing demand patterns can mark the difference between its success in steering through the recession and its failure, a report states.

Leapfrogging competition 'a key focus during the downturn'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many UK businesses believe the current downturn offers the ideal opportunity to leapfrog their struggling competitors, new research shows.

Alium Partners: Jobs Cut & Recruitment Freeze

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

British firms are suffering job cuts, a sharp decline in sales and a freeze on recruiting permanent staff, according to a survey of the UK’s leading business troubleshooters.

Firms cut expenses as sales fall (The Daily Telegraph)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

FIRMS are cutting expenses and introducing recruitment freezes in response to a downturn in sales, according to a poll of corporate troubleshooters hired to turn around company fortunes.

Alium Partners (TMA)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners is a broadly based interim management provider. As such, its interaction with other TMA members tends to revolve around its ability to support assignments through the supply of short term, flexible resource, either directly or to the clients of other members.

Spin says that we can stomach bugs (The Times)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes it’s not what you say so much as the way you sell it. For example, it takes a hungry disposition to come around to the idea that bugs should be a part of a healthy balanced diet.

The Alium Survey – What you told us

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A freeze on recruitment and a tightening of expenses are among the ways British businesses are coping with the credit crunch, the annual Alium survey has revealed.

Interim growth expected as economic downturn bites

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The credit crunch is already having a big effect on hiring staff, with permanent hires falling for the first time in almost five years.

Fabio is interims’ choice

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

England manager Fabio Capello and our Olympic relay squad have more in common with the average interim executive than you might imagine. When we asked our interims for a definition of their role, Dominic Mason responded with: “Interim management can be summed up in two words: Fabio Capello.”

New Name New Look New Strategy

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We’ve had some good feedback on our new name and livery - especially our punchy advertising which has proved to be a resounding success.

Anthony Saxton joins as chairman

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Anthony Saxton, co-founder of headhunters Saxton Bampfylde Hever, is the new chairman of Alium Partners. Anthony was a founder Chairman of the Amrop Hever Group, one of the world’s largest executive search groups.

Alium interim highly commended in Interim of the Year award

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Alium interim Gary Kimberley who was highly commended in the Interim Manager of the Year award. Gary was recognised for his achievements at Random House Group, where he has spearheaded an innovation which ensures the business is setting a new benchmark for book distribution ser

Crunch time

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Permanent hires have reached a low, but that doesn't mean employers have stopped recruiting.

Trade secrets

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Managing an interim manager throws up different challenges to employing a permanent member of staff.

Flexible resourcing from a proven talent pool (NHS)

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Interim executives are contributing a wealth of private sector experience to the NHS. The Health Service Procurement Review talks to Martin Wakeley, Chief Executive of the City of Winchester Trust, and Jim Wagstaffe, interim HR Director at Winchester, about their experiences of Alium Partners.

Alium Partners launch campaign, (UTalkMarketing)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Open Soho has produced a press and online campaign for Alium Partners, the provider of high-level interim executives.

Alium Launch Competition - Winning Responses

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As part of our launch, we asked the interim community to sum up in one sentence what interim management meant to them. We have included a small selection of responses. Our thanks to all of those who took the time to participate in this competition, and many congratulations to the winners Raymond Mat

Alium Partners – breaking new ground in interim management

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The UK's leading independent provider of high-level interim executives today launches a new look, a new name and plans that will challenge the traditional model of interim management.

Hero to zero

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A lot of people are fairly gloomy about how current market conditions are going to effect business prospects this year and next. Notable exceptions are the people involved in the world of business recovery – the advisers, turnaround managers, insolvency practitioners and distressed investors.

Interim Manager Induction Workshop-500th delegate!

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Robeson CEO of Alium, and Chairman of the IMA, presents Carolyn Derrington with her Certificate of Completion and a bottle of champagne to celebrate the landmark of being the 500th delegate to attend the IMA Induction workshop.

What ever to happened to ‘Plan B’?

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

John Bloor, who leads our Business Transformation Practice Area, offers some reflections upon the current sate of the credit markets.

Call in the interims

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Procurement managers are becoming more involved in the hire of interim executives.

Changes in the executive team at Alium Partners

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nick Robeson of Alium Partners has decided to move into a Non-Executive Director role sitting on the Board of the company and remaining a core ambassador of the business. Mike Hollin, currently an existing Director within Alium Partners, will assume the role of CEO and will run the day-to-day operations of the business.

Alium Partners’ team expands as part of the growth plan

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Alium is pleased to welcome four new consultants and two support members to the team.

Comprehensive Spending Review - yet another opportunity

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After all the speculation the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) is upon us. Months of engagement between individual Government Departments and the Treasury have seen settlements reached but noting that some required the intervention of the PM.

Evolving in the cloud

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the current climate, organisations are looking for more flexible and cost effective ways of working. Cloud computing has its obvious advantages but what is the reality? Matt Ballantine, Head of IT at global communications agency, Imagination, shares his experience of moving to Cloud computing and Google Apps.

The IMA Institute announces two upcoming workshops for interim managers

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The marketplace is tough! Demand for jobs is greatly outstripping availability, across public, private and not-for-profit sectors. How to find the opportunities? How to create an edge, get noticed, beat the competition, win those assignments?

Update from the HR Practice

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Mansfield, Head of the HR Practice shares her views on the market and the upcoming client event to be hosted this month.

Alium social news

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

There must be something in the water...

Update from Nigel Peters, Director of Private Sector Practice

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It is now 6 months since I took over the Private Sector Practice and an ideal time to reflect upon what I have seen and learnt since I moved away from the corporate world of a FTSE 100 business.

Message from the CEO

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

I am delighted to report that Alium continues to expand and strengthen its position in the market with a focus on delivering the best possible service to both our client and interim communities. Since taking over as CEO I have had the opportunity to review the service levels being offered to our interim community. As a result we will be rolling out several new initiatives in the coming months to significantly improve the offering.

Just how stable is the UK Banking System?

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mike Hollin, CEO of Alium Partners shares his thoughts on the UK Banking System.

They say that hindsight is a marvellous thing but what have we actually learned from the current financial crisis and how stable will the UK banking system be going forward?

Reflection has determined that the causes of the financial crisis were rooted in global issues but these can be distilled down to poor regulation and oversight of financial institutions, excessive and ill-judged risk taking, too much leverage and insufficient liquidity.

Has your business achieved sustainability?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nigel Peters, Managing Director of Alium Partners questions organisations' commitment to achieving sustainability.

Climate Change. We could all be forgiven for thinking that this term relates more to the environmental rather than to the economic climate but with ever rising commodity prices the ‘being green’ subject may directly impact the future of your business.

There are many benefits to adopting an environmental agenda and it would pay, after the focus on weathering the recession, to look at what that might mean for your company.

Insider View: Simon Hay, Outsourcing Interim

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Richards, Head of the Procurement & Supply Chain Practice at Alium, discusses outsourcing and the opportunity for both the public and private sectors with experienced outsourcer and senior interim Simon Hay.

Simon gives a 360 degree view on the opportunities, common issues and myths around outsourcing and highlights the opportunities and key success factors for organisations when considering outsourcing.

The retention and attraction of key talent

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Mansfield, Managing Consultant of the HR Practice at Alium Partners shares her views on the current demand for specialists with skills in Resourcing, Talent and Learning.

The last quarter has seen many of our clients begin to lift their heads above the parapet and seek to take action around issues within Resourcing, Talent Management and Learning & Development especially within large, international organisations.

Agency Workers Regulation - Exclusion for the self-employed

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The purpose of the Agency Workers Regulations is to provide temporary agency workers with equal treatment in terms of basic working and employment conditions as if they had been employed directly to do the same job.

Alium Partners enhances global platform in response to demand for interim executives

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alium Partners, a leading global provider of interim management solutions, headquartered in London, has expanded its international business platform in response to client demand for senior interim executives.

John Bloor returns to Alium Partners to head the firm’s Financial Services and Finance Practices

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

John Bloor has returned to Alium Partners Limited, the global interim management firm, as the Director of its Financial Services and Finance Practice.

Careers Advice: How to become an Interim Director (Daily Telegraph)

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The interim jobs market is not just a stop-gap, Louisa Peacock, Jobs Editor at the Daily Telegraph responds to a senior candidate looking to move into contract, part time work. Having spoken with Nigel Peters, Managing Director at Alium Partners, Louisa shares her views with the candidate.

Championship Managers (Real Deals)

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nigel Peters shares speaks with Peter Bartram from Real Deals magazine.

Norman Broadbent expands board level interim management capability by partnering with Alium Partners

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Norman Broadbent plc ('Norman Broadbent' or 'the Company'), a leading provider of executive search and leadership consultancy services, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Alium Partners Limited (‘Alium’), the UK’s leading independent interim management company.

Don't forget sunscreen

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Managing personnel globally is an increasing requirement for companies particularly those still aiming at traditional double digit growth in a UK market that is at best demanding and at worst on the verge of a double dip recession.

Payroll managers - An interim position

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Payroll challenges are becoming more international and increasingly a question of delivering new efficiencies to companies. Simon Kent explains how this is creating opportunities for interim and freelance payroll professionals.

Message from the CEO

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This last quarter has been another successful one for Alium. Our strategy is rolling out and we are seeing sound results in terms of client and interim satisfaction, clearly demonstrated by the increasing number of interims we have out in the marketplace.

Risk & Regulation - What does it mean to you?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Credit Crunch has breathed fresh life into a number of capital adequacy reforms already on the drawing board. It is perhaps no surprise that financial institutions preparing for implementation of the new or modified regulatory regimes have assembled significant programme teams and are leaning heavily on the interim management market to provide the required capability. It is essential that interim managers working in or aspiring to work in this space keep themselves fully up-to-date with fast-moving developments.

Business Valuation & Selling your business in the post-2008 economy

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to selling a business, the most important question one needs to ask is: How much is my business worth? The concept that a business is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it is commonly held, but is also naïve.

History Lessons

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Current market volatility is attributed, in no small measure, to the debt crisis in Europe, where a solution is made more complex by the existence of monetary union without political union.

Insider View: Oliver Robinson – Interim Finance Director

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Oliver Robinson is a highly experienced Interim Finance Director and business leader who is currently out on assignment through Alium. Here he gives us a short account of the approach he takes when he is parachuted into a business and must hit the ground running.

Yorkshire Finance Director of the Year Awards

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Nigel Peters recently attended the 2011 Yorkshire Finance Director of the Year awards ceremony.

Stuart Hinkley joins Alium Partners

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With over 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry, Stuart Hinkley has recently joined Alium to head up the Telecoms, Media and Technology Practice. Stuart has international experience working for an array of global companies in this industry which has given Stuart the in-depth knowledge and expertise to assist organisations to fulfil their resourcing requirements.

2012 - a year full of Olympic-sized opportunity

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We have started the new year with trepidation: the Euro is still in a calamitous state, the government's cost cuts are taking longer to enact than they envisaged and there is an increasing likelihood of industrial action from the public sector.

Bring in the interim!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With more fears of a double dip recession and debt still firmly at the forefront of European governments' thinking, the marketplace is one of extreme caution and difficult trading conditions. Traditional management styles and skills seen over the past 20 years have focused on growth and development but, in this uncertain environment, different abilities are likely to be needed.

Embracing Entrepreneurs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sat on the train once more in an overcrowded carriage, I am fortunate to still be able to see the FT. Luke Johnson's weekly column on entrepreneurship in the Business Life section really caught my eye. He highlighted that the approval of entrepreneurs, so necessary to help us out of this recession, can 'only come gradually, through education, experience and solid examples'.

Three Lions, One Interim...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It is good to see an interim appointment make the headlines today with Stuart Pearce's interim management role as the England coach. While the FA didn't turn to Alium on this occasion, it does highlight the pace, experience and flexibility that a seasoned professional can bring to any business in times of need.

Management Consultancies - a healthy relationship?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It is with much interest that I listen to the furore surrounding the Government's use of one of the 'big four' management consultancies to assist with its' health reforms and the resulting potential conflict of interest issue around corporate hospitality, which is inexorably linked with senior reform staff.