Rather than committing to the substantial cost of a full-time executive whose salary, benefits, and long-term overhead can weigh heavily on budgets, companies are increasingly embracing fractional talent. Fractional hires also mean considerable cost savings as businesses pay only for a specific time period, rather than a full annual salary. “Companies have reported seeing up to 60% reductions in labour costs by using fractional executives compared to full-time hires. Workers in these sectors will have frequently operated as freelancers, with lengthy experience of fractional working over full-time roles. Fractional hires have proven their worth, particularly within firms planning to expand into new markets.

Source: Irish Examiner February 20, 2026 06:47 UTC