On-Demand Talent
Fill skill, expertise, and leadership gaps with on-demand talent

In today’s ever-changing business, geopolitical, and economic landscape, leaders are constantly faced with questions like: Can we keep up with the pace of change? How do I navigate uncertainty and atypical moments in the business cycle? How do I drive growth while mitigating risk? Can I find the right leadership skills and capabilities needed today?

At Heidrick & Struggles, our on-demand talent offering provides access to the on-demand leadership-level talent you need to tackle big transformational programs, fill interim positions, and oversee critical transitions. Nimbly react to evolving business environments with fast access to top independent talent—interim executives, consultants, experts, and project managers.

In North America and the United Kingdom

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It's about the Who and the How

2024 Skills Index

Each seismic event we’ve experienced in the past five years has left an indelible mark on what it takes for leaders to succeed in our new world of work. As the rate of change affecting businesses makes it challenging to set long-term plans in motion with any level of certainty, the focus in corporate strategy has rapidly shifted from the what to the who and how.

In this annual examination of BTG proprietary data, we reveal the most in-demand skills requested by enterprise and mid-market companies, private equity firms, and global nonprofits.

In-demand talent, on demand
Heidrick & Struggles provides clients with seamless access to an on-demand marketplace of top independent talent and interim leaders with deep industry and functional expertise.
Interim Executives

With strategic expertise and operating experience at industry-leading organizations, our on-demand interim executives have the skills you need to maintain business momentum. Even temporary solutions can be transformative.

Special Projects Leads

These on-demand, hands-on professionals specialize in moments of innovation, implementation, transformation, expansion, and change.

Consultants and Experts

Get the agile workforce you need—top management consultants, subject matter experts, and program and project managers—to add skills and expertise, experience, and innovative thinking to your organization.

The Energy Revolution

Successfully implementing important transformations

Read the latest Atreus study "Energy transition and its consequences" to see the far-reaching impact of the energy transition on companies and organisations. Atreus Practice Groups "Energy and Environment" and "Major Infrastructure Projects" support large energy companies and nationwide infrastructure projects in successfully implementing major transformation programmes and projects.

On-Demand Talent

Optimizing Skills, Capacity, and Expertise

See how leading organizations are leveraging on-demand talent not to simply fill gaps, but to infuse the business with flexibility, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Guide to Working with
On-Demand Talent

Learn how to attract, onboard, and manage the best independent consultants and interim leaders—in a systematic, effective way for your company.

Learn how on-demand talent can help you with your most important work.