Half (49%) of all interims say that social networking supports their role as an interim, according to a survey by interim management solutions provider Interim Partners.

More than nine in 10 (92%) interims use LinkedIn and nearly a quarter (23%) use Twitter, while 55% say that growing and keeping in touch with their business network is the most important reason for using social media.

Elsewhere, the firm has launched its new website for clients and candidates at www.interimpartners.com

The website now includes the IP Community Forum, where candidates can discuss issues facing the interim management sector and how this applies to both their immediate assignment and their longer-term careers.