Freelance consultants, contractors and interim managers could play a vital role in the UK's future economic growth.
Many interims are employed in IT and other technology-related industries and Karen Price, Chief Executive of e-skills UK, the sector skills council for business and information technology, believes people with expertise in such areas could play a significant role in the country's future.
She said that a focus on technology and technology skills, is the key to creating sustainable economic growth in the UK and went on to claim that technology holds the key to innovation, global competitiveness and improved public services.
Self-employed people with specialist skills in technology can take advantage of new work opportunities in burgeoning markets - including web design and the development of environmentally responsible manufacturing.
Recent research by e-skills UK, has revealed that continued adoption and exploitation of information and communications technologies could generate an additional £35 billion to the UK economy.
The recently launched e-skills Manifesto, states that action on IT skills is essential for creating sustainable economic recovery, accelerating employment growth and enabling an inclusive information society.
The number of IT and Telecoms professionals has continued to grow despite the recession and is expected to grow at around four times the average UK rate over the next ten years, Price added.