When is the Right Time to Hire a Fractional Executive Over a Full-Time Employee?
Adding a senior leader is a big decision, and the fractional-vs-full-time choice comes down to four questions: what’s the goal, what’s the budget, what’s the timeframe, and how much risk can you carry? Here’s how to weigh each. Goals If you need specialized expertise or leadership for a specific project, initiative, or function, a fractional executive is usually the better fit. If you need someone to own ongoing, full-scope leadership of the company day-to-day, that points to a full-time hire. Budget A full-time executive is expensive: salary, benefits, bonus, and the cost of recruiting and onboarding. A fractional executive is
