The value of using an HR interim
Practicus gives you instant access to ‘heavyweight’ yet ‘hands-on’ senior interim HR professionals. But are interims good value for money? And, if you’re looking to resource a particular initiative, why use an interim rather than a permanent employee?
Senior Interim HR Managers are typically hired for a 3 to 12 month assignments.
The main advantage is that interims are flexible to requirements, and flexible to change in requirements. Whether it’s for the purposes of filling a gap in the succession of a senior HR role, implementing a strategic initiative or managing business change, our interims offer the following benefits over a permanent or fixed-term post holder.
Benefits
- Results – interims are only as good as their last placement, so track record of delivery and performance are key pre-requisites. They are used to being judged by results so they know how to deliver
- Speed – interims are available to start at short notice
- Cultural Transition – interims have experience of working within multiple sectors and cultures. They are able to transition into the business and the culture quickly yet subtly. They hit the ground running and deliver from day one.
- Experience – You have access to their Intellectual Property. Interim managers have the breadth of experience to add benefit across the value chain
- Objective View – interims are not in competition for promotion and recognition with their permanent counterparts. They make objective decisions, for the benefit of the business. While sensitive to the company's ethos and culture; they are not constrained by company politics, personalities or protocols
- Knowledge Transfer – the mark of a good interim is judged by the legacy they leave. Interims feed off the recommendation of their previous clients and transferring the knowledge is imperative to achieving this. They ensure the right people; process and systems are in place to enhance the team and business
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