Insights & Commentary
Market intelligence, original thinking, and practical commentary from the SK Leonard team, for business leaders navigating an increasingly complex talent and technology landscape.
REC research shows that a poor hire at mid-manager level costs businesses over £132,000 when you factor in lost productivity, management time, and the cost of starting again.
BCG research makes the case that AI adoption succeeds or fails based on how well businesses prepare and evolve their people, not just their technology stack.
As transformation programmes intensify, interim leadership offers speed, objectivity, and specialist expertise that permanent hiring structures often cannot deliver quickly enough.
British Chambers of Commerce research finds that 97% of UK organisations face significant AI skills gaps, with a third already reporting it is hurting their ability to meet business goals.
From AI-assisted hiring to skills-first thinking and the rise of fractional leadership, how executive search is evolving and what it means for businesses seeking senior talent.
A practical guide to choosing between permanent and interim talent for transformation programmes, and why the right answer depends on timing, scope, and organisational readiness.
Market Data
Drawing on UK government data and our own network research, this snapshot captures where UK SMEs actually are with AI, and why the gap between intention and action remains so persistent.
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