Unlock Growth: How Fractional HR Can Transform Your Business

I want to share about a client that I worked with that needed HR assistance, but not full-time. He was only looking for small compliance ready solutions that fit his budget. We in the consultant world call that fractional consulting or “gig work.” Many businesses don’t realize this even exists.
Juggling hiring, compliance, and fostering a positive company culture can stretch your resources thin. You might lack the specialized expertise in-house or find that a full-time HR executive is beyond your current budget. This is where fractional HR comes in – a smart, flexible solution that provides access to high-level HR support precisely when you need it.
I started Extraordinary Workforce, to offer dedicated fractional HR consulting designed to fuel your business development and growth. This blog will explore the significant and lasting advantages of establishing a long-term, ongoing fractional HR relationship with Extraordinary Workforce, demonstrating how it can drive sustainable development and growth.

Let’s define fractional or gig work consulting first:

Fractional HR or some like to call it, “gig work,” involves hiring experienced HR professionals on a part-time, project-based, or ongoing basis. It’s a strategic alternative to a full-time hire, offering
several key benefits:

● Cost-effectiveness: Gain access to expert HR talent without the significant overhead of a full-time salary, benefits, and associated costs.

● Flexibility and Scalability: Easily adapt your HR support to your business’s changing needs, scaling up or down as required.

● Specialized Expertise: Tap into specific HR skills, such as talent acquisition, employee relations, or compliance, only when and where you need them.

● Objectivity and Fresh Perspective: Receive an unbiased assessment of your current HR practices and gain valuable insights for improvement.

● Reduced Administrative Burden: Free up your internal resources to focus on core business activities and strategic initiatives.

Who is Extraordinary Workforce?

“Extraordinary Workforce was built on a dream shared by many small business owners: to achieve success. My dream was to leverage my 35 years of workforce experience to provide strategic and personalized HR consulting to fellow business owners. We offer flexible HR solutions, including long-term partnerships, fractional HR, and project-based (“gig work”) support.
With an MBA and a certified human resources certificate, I founded Extraordinary Workforce on strong core values, centered on building strong partnerships and delivering results-oriented services to small businesses. I understand the challenges of today’s economy. I also know the risks businesses face with HR compliance. Imagine the state auditing your employee files and finding significant errors! That talent acquisition work you invested in could lead to hefty fines of $10,000 or more.
Extraordinary Workforce specializes in HR compliance, training and development, performance management, leadership coaching, and a comprehensive suite of HR services. What sets Extraordinary Workforce apart is our commitment to understanding your specific business goals, company culture, and unique challenges. We provide customized HR strategies designed to align with your vision for growth.”

The Long-Term Advantage of an Ongoing Partnership

While project-based fractional HR can be helpful, a long-term, ongoing partnership with
Extraordinary Workforce unlocks a unique set of strategic advantages:

● Building Deep Understanding and Trust: Over time, we gain an in-depth understanding of your company culture, values, strategic objectives, and the nuances of your business. This fosters trust and enables seamless integration with your team, leading to more effective HR solutions.

● Proactive and Strategic HR Planning: Consistent involvement allows us to anticipate your future HR needs and develop proactive strategies aligned with your long-term growth plans. Examples include long-term talent planning, succession planning, and proactive risk management to mitigate potential issues before they arise.

● Consistent Implementation and Follow-Through: A continuous partnership ensures that HR initiatives are not just recommended but effectively implemented, monitored, and refined over time. We provide ongoing support in critical areas like performance management, employee development, and policy updates, ensuring consistency and maximizing impact.

● Driving Sustainable Development and Growth: Consistent, strategic HR support drives key business outcomes, including improved employee engagement, reduced turnover, enhanced productivity, and a stronger employer brand. We help you develop internal capabilities and build a high-performing culture that supports sustainable growth.

● Adaptability and Continuous Improvement: An ongoing relationship allows for continuous evaluation of HR strategies and adjustments based on evolving business needs and market dynamics. We bring fresh insights, best practices, and innovative solutions to ensure your HR practices remain cutting-edge and effective.

Stories from an Extraordinary Desk:

We love to share about our client scenarios because all of us can relate. This story is about rapid growth with a client of mine: A tech startup was experiencing rapid growth and needed to scale its team quickly while maintaining its company culture. Extraordinary Workforce partnered with them to develop efficient hiring processes, implement onboarding programs, and create employee engagement initiatives, resulting in a 20% increase in employee retention and a 30% increase in productivity.

Here is another: A manufacturing company needed to update its HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changing labor laws. Extraordinary Workforce conducted an HR audit, developed a new employee handbook, and provided training on compliance best practices, mitigating legal risks and improving employee morale.

Why Now?

The importance of strategic HR becomes even more critical during periods of change, growth, or uncertainty. Starting a long-term partnership with Extraordinary Workforce early sets a strong foundation for sustainable success, allowing you to proactively address HR challenges and build a resilient organization. You have a dedicated consultant who partners with you along every step of the way. Our motto is we want your employees to LOVE SUNDAY NIGHTS!

As we close, building a long-term, ongoing fractional HR relationship with Extraordinar
Workforce is more than just filling HR gaps; it’s a strategic investment in your company’s future. By providing dedicated expertise, proactive planning, and consistent support, we empower your people and drive your business forward.

Ready to unlock your business potential? Contact Extraordinary Workforce today for a
consultation and let’s explore how a long-term fractional HR partnership can transform your
organization. Set up your: 60 Minute Free Consultation here.