Industry Report 2026: How Professional Services Firms Are Driving Growth in an Uncertain Market

In 2026, professional services firms are shifting from agility to adaptability. In the face of a structurally uncertain environment, the key lies in strategic assertiveness: adopting the “diamond” model, moving towards Time-to-Value, and industrialising AI. Discover how IT services and consulting firms are turning instability into a driver of sustainable growth and long-term leadership.

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Succeeding In 2025: Why Professional Services Companies Must Embrace A Skills-Based Approach?

En 2025, les entreprises de services font face à un défi majeur : rester compétitives dans un marché exigeant. La clé ? Passer à une approche par les compétences. Cartographie, formation continue, agilité et fidélisation des talents deviennent incontournables pour anticiper les besoins, attirer et retenir les meilleurs profils. Découvrez pourquoi ce modèle est désormais le nouveau standard des sociétés de conseil, d’audit et des ESN.

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Beyond the Numbers: The Qualitative Levers Professional Services Should Activate

Sustainable performance in professional services is not just about numbers. In 2025, four human levers make the difference: cross-staffing, anticipating skills, upskilling and making the most of bench time.

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2025 Performance Standards: The KPIs That Professional Companies Must Track

In 2025, professional services firms must rethink how they measure performance. This article outlines the six essential KPIs to improve profitability, agility and competitiveness, with insights drawn from our latest white paper.

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