Fun question I’ve been asked about my new role: “So… are you just a glorified temp?” That gave me a good laugh. And no, not if I’m doing it right. I've seen a lot of growing organizations get caught off guard, when the HR seat is vacant, under-resourced, or not yet built for the next stage of growth. Things begin to drift: Manager decisions become inconsistent. Employee issues sit too long. Compliance risks start to pile up. Leaders lose capacity at the exact moment the business needs clarity and speed from them. Often, owners and leaders are left with a vague sense that “something is off,” but it’s not always clear what exactly is breaking down beneath the surface. This is where I love what I do as a fractional HR leader. I get to help stabilize what is happening now while also using the transition to strengthen the people systems, leadership practices, and HR infrastructure needed for what (and who) comes next. So, glorified temp? No. More like people strategy leadership, exactly when and where the business needs it most.
Interim HR is more than filling a seat. It is hands-on leadership that helps organizations stay stable, support employees, manage risk, and prepare for what comes next during times of transition. Learn more about when interim HR makes sense and how it supports a future-ready workforce in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/exavKXMX Steve Black, MSE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Katie McQuiniff, PHR