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Double your turnover without denying yourself

A family-owned Swiss company based in Vaud, employing 1,200 people in the industrial sector, faced a sensitive situation: several senior managers, including the Operations Director, were approaching retirement within the next 24 months.

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Sep 10, 20252 min read

A company wins a major tender without hiring a Project Manager.

A Neuchâtel-based SME specialising in eco-friendly packaging solutions for the food industry was facing a decisive commercial opportunity.

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May 9, 20252 min read

A Startup Restructures Without Hiring an HR Director

A Swiss SME specialising in the manufacture of high-precision components for the medical industry was experiencing a phase of hypergrowth.

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Mar 10, 20252 min read

How a Pioneering AI Company Solved Algorithmic Challenges 5 Times Faster with TheLinks.

On demand talents connection – Connecting companies in need of short to medium term resource solutions with talented profiles.

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Mar 10, 20252 min read

Rethinking Performance: When work is measured by mission, not position

As companies enter the traditional season of performance reviews, few approach it with enthusiasm. What should be a moment of alignment often becomes a ritual of discomfort.

Skill Count vs. Head Count

Most leadership teams still measure capacity through head count. They track open positions, hiring speed, and vacancy rates. This approach misses the real question. The question is not how many people you employ. The question is whether you have access to the right skills when you need them.

Fraction Leaders: Strategic Asset or Temporary Illusion?

Fractional leadership is often presented as a pragmatic answer to organizational needs in transition. The model allows companies to secure executive expertise without committing to a permanent hire. On paper, it promises flexibility, targeted insight, and the possibility to reinforce governance precisely when required.

HR Metrics Are Up. Impact Is Down.

This morning at The Links, we felt compelled to revisit some compelling insights from a recent McKinsey report.

Everyone says "promote from within" - are you ready?

Companies love to talk about promoting from within. In fact, according to the DDI HR Insights Report 2025, 75% of organizations say they 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for leadership roles, and 60% pick leaders from succession pools.

From Silos to Synergies: How the Agile Company Redefines Its Resources

A recent article published by HR Today shared a study by the consultancy firm Robert Walters, which revealed that 50% of Swiss companies (66% in Europe) are considering using an interim manager in 2025.

Your AI Clone Won't Look You In The Eye

While some are busy building digital replicas of themselves to automate their advice and interactions, others are taking a different route, a more human, grounded, and responsible one. The kind that values real talent over simulation.

The project that was one too many.

In the daily hustle of business, it is never the accumulation of small tasks that exhausts teams.

When the unexpected hits, you need immediate expertise.

A key departure. An urgent project. A short-term challenge with no internal capacity. Traditional recruitment isn’t always suited to short or time-sensitive missions.