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Posted 12 months ago

What is a Fractional Employee?

Posted 12 months ago

Why Hire a Fractional Professional?
Fractional professionals are highly experienced experts who offer their services on a part-time or project-based basis. They provide businesses with strategic leadership and specialized expertise without the long-term commitment or cost of a full-time hire. Fractional executives bring seasoned insights that can help organizations achieve rapid results and fill critical leadership gaps.

Triggers to Hire:
You might consider hiring a fractional professional if your company is experiencing one or more of the following:

  • You need executive-level expertise but cannot justify the cost of a full-time role.
  • The business requires strategic leadership for a specific project or phase.
  • A leadership gap is slowing down your growth or hindering key initiatives.

Value a Fractional Professional Brings:
A fractional executive offers:

  • Immediate access to specialized skills and industry expertise.
  • Flexible engagement tailored to your specific needs and budget.
  • Fresh perspectives and solutions for critical challenges.

ROI:
Fractional professionals deliver a high return on investment by:

  • Providing expertise that leads to faster, better decisions.
  • Saving costs associated with hiring, onboarding, and retaining a full-time executive.
  • Ensuring measurable outcomes that align with business goals.

Engagement Options & Length:
Fractional roles offer flexible engagement models, such as:

  • Project-specific support for defined objectives.
  • Ongoing part-time leadership to guide critical business areas.
    Engagements typically range from 3 to 12 months, depending on the complexity of the work.

Future-Ready Advantage:
By working with a fractional professional, you gain the expertise you need today while building the foundation for sustainable growth. This flexibility allows your company to scale confidently while minimizing risk.

About Beau Billington

FOUNDER, THE FREE AGENT

Beau spent over 14 years in enterprise-level software sales and was exposed to high-level talent by working alongside companies such as Apple, AT&T, Amazon, Coca-Cola, and more. 

In this blog, Beau aims to share his stories of working with performing business leaders in the hope that his insights will bring about real positive change to the businesses of his readers.

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