GoKawiilFractional C-suite hiring triples since 2018, Entrepreneur contributor reports
An Entrepreneur contributor cites research showing the share of workers identifying as 'fractional' has tripled since 2018, with CFO and CMO roles most common among part-time executives. The piece describes fractional executives as leaders embedded in a company's team on a part-time basis who still make binding decisions and own outcomes, contrasted with the long-term commitment of full-time C-suite hires.
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The trend suggests startups and small businesses may increasingly access senior expertise without the cost of full-time salaries, which could reshape hiring norms at the executive level. The author frames post-pandemic demand for flexible work and a tough job market's surplus of skilled talent as drivers, though these are presented as contributing factors rather than certainties. This could also signal a broader shift in how companies define leadership roles as responsibilities grow more complex.
- Workers identifying as 'fractional' have tripled in number since 2018, per cited research.
- CFO and CMO are the most common fractional executive roles.
- Fractional executives retain decision-making authority and accountability despite part-time status.
Source: entrepreneur.com — Aytekin Tank, 2026-11-09
Published there as: “You Don’t Need a Full-Time Executive to Get C-Suite Expertise. Here’s Why.”
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