The top two priorities for recruiters are succession planning and leadership, according to training and performance development firm, Lander Associates.

Fiona Lander, managing director at Lander Associates, said: “This signals that recruiters are looking more closely at issues such as managing time between fee earning leadership, motivating and coaching for development”.

“Leadership development can also be a great attraction tool. People who see themselves as future leaders will want to work for you. But if you don’t have a development strategy in place – your potential future talent is likely to be lost to your competitors.”