Within heavily regulated industries such as law and accountancy, HR job specifications are so closely defined by the professional services associated with that particular sector that a more contemporary approach to recruitment and development of staff is still some way off. 

Historically, HR professionals have a background in that particular sector and just change roles within the same industry leading to creative claustrophobia when it comes to HR strategies.

There is nothing that states these industries cannot take HR professionals from other sectors of commerce, indeed those that have have benefited enormously from the fresh ideas and up-to-date HR strategies that they bring with them. This results in a lower staff churn, more ‘right-first-time’ hires at all levels and higher staff satisfaction.