--- title: Thought Leadership | Fractional HR description: Fractional HR | Latest news, articles, and thought leadership for HR professionals, HR consulting. 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It forces employers to name the technology when AI drives the cuts. ## Latest Articles to Humanize the Workplace   all Fractional HR Artificial Intelligence Employee Retention Humanized Work HR Technology DEIB HR HR Strategy Talent Search Modernizing Work Wellbeing People Leaders Workforce Planning Employee Experience Employee Management People Analytics [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_6919a41ca456.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/pe-operating-partners-fractional-hr-value-creation) #### [How Do PE Operating Partners Use Fractional HR to Drive Value Creation Across a Portfolio?](https://blog.livinghr.com/pe-operating-partners-fractional-hr-value-creation) How operating partners put fractional HR leadership to work across the deal lifecycle, from HR due diligence to the 100-day plan... ![How Do PE Operating Partners Use Fractional HR to Drive Value Creation Across a Portfolio?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Miscellaneous%20Content/Edited%202026%20Headshots.png) ###### Krista Connell October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_764ad2c4fa57.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-leader-working-with-ceo-and-team) #### [How Does a Fractional HR Leader Work With Your CEO and Team?](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-leader-working-with-ceo-and-team) What day-to-day collaboration with a fractional HR leader looks like, how they build trust with your team, and how to make the... ![How Does a Fractional HR Leader Work With Your CEO and Team?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Miscellaneous%20Content/Edited%202026%20Headshots.png) ###### Krista Connell October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_b6915db4a8ed.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/roi-of-fractional-hr-leadership) #### [How Do You Measure the ROI of Fractional HR Leadership?](https://blog.livinghr.com/roi-of-fractional-hr-leadership) A practical framework for measuring fractional HR ROI: the metrics to track, how to calculate them, and a worked example to share... ![How Do You Measure the ROI of Fractional HR Leadership?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/chub_backup/Farrell%20Redwine%20Icon.png) ###### Farrell Redwine October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_c20165723668.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/how-to-find-and-vet-a-fractional-hr-leader) #### [How Do You Find and Vet a Fractional HR Leader?](https://blog.livinghr.com/how-to-find-and-vet-a-fractional-hr-leader) Where to find fractional HR leaders, the qualifications that matter, interview questions to ask, and the red flags that signal a... ![How Do You Find and Vet a Fractional HR Leader?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Miscellaneous%20Content/Edited%202026%20Headshots.png) ###### Krista Connell October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_9a4321116441.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/first-90-days-fractional-people-leader) #### [What Should You Expect in the First 90 Days With a Fractional People Leader?](https://blog.livinghr.com/first-90-days-fractional-people-leader) A realistic 30/60/90-day view of a fractional HR engagement: what to prepare, what gets done first, and how to speed up impact. ![What Should You Expect in the First 90 Days With a Fractional People Leader?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Miscellaneous%20Content/Edited%202026%20Headshots.png) ###### Krista Connell October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_1cee4dec6d2f.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-private-equity-portfolio-companies) #### [How Can Fractional HR Leadership Help Private Equity Portfolio Companies Scale?](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-private-equity-portfolio-companies) How PE-backed portfolio companies use fractional HR leadership to put the right people leader in place at each stage of the hold,... ![How Can Fractional HR Leadership Help Private Equity Portfolio Companies Scale?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Miscellaneous%20Content/Edited%202026%20Headshots.png) ###### Krista Connell October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_0798c9fb8500.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/when-is-interim-hr-leadership-the-right-call) #### [When Is Interim HR Leadership the Right Call?](https://blog.livinghr.com/when-is-interim-hr-leadership-the-right-call) When interim HR coverage makes sense, what good coverage during a leave looks like, and when fractional HR leadership is the... ![When Is Interim HR Leadership the Right Call?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/chub_backup/Farrell%20Redwine%20Icon.png) ###### Farrell Redwine October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_9c5029dd3fc3.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-vs-hr-consulting-vs-managed-hr) #### [Fractional HR Leader, HR Consulting Firm, or Managed HR: Which Is Right for You?](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-vs-hr-consulting-vs-managed-hr) How a fractional HR leader, an HR consulting firm, and managed HR differ in scope, continuity, and cost, and how to choose the... ![Fractional HR Leader, HR Consulting Firm, or Managed HR: Which Is Right for You?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/chub_backup/Farrell%20Redwine%20Icon.png) ###### Farrell Redwine October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_c4069ce6e29f.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/is-your-company-ready-for-fractional-hr) #### [Is Your Company Ready for Fractional HR?](https://blog.livinghr.com/is-your-company-ready-for-fractional-hr) The size, stage, and business signals that show your company is ready for fractional HR leadership, plus a quick readiness... ![Is Your Company Ready for Fractional HR?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/chub_backup/Farrell%20Redwine%20Icon.png) ###### Farrell Redwine October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_1d56db6c27fb.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/how-much-does-fractional-hr-cost) #### [How Much Does Fractional HR 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Connell October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_64be2a29c5b7.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-compensation-total-rewards-leadership) #### [When Should You Bring In Fractional Compensation and Total Rewards Leadership?](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-compensation-total-rewards-leadership) The situations that call for specialist compensation and total rewards leadership, what a fractional expert delivers, and when it... ![When Should You Bring In Fractional Compensation and Total Rewards Leadership?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Miscellaneous%20Content/Edited%202026%20Headshots.png) ###### Krista Connell October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_1a44a86671bf.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-director-vs-fractional-chro) #### [Fractional HR 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Compare what each level owns and use company size, complexity, and stage to pick the... ![Fractional HR Director or Fractional CHRO: Which Level Does Your Company Need?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/chub_backup/Farrell%20Redwine%20Icon.png) ###### Farrell Redwine October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_879bdcf35ebd.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/how-fractional-chros-create-value) #### [How Do Fractional CHROs and CPOs Create Value?](https://blog.livinghr.com/how-fractional-chros-create-value) The specific ways a fractional CHRO or CPO turns senior people leadership into business value, with real examples from growing... ![How Do Fractional CHROs and CPOs Create Value?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Mark-1.svg) ###### livingHR, The Work Agency™ October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_04cb98623d51.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/what-does-a-fractional-chro-do) #### [What Does a Fractional CHRO or CPO Do, and When Does Your Company Need One?](https://blog.livinghr.com/what-does-a-fractional-chro-do) What a fractional CHRO or CPO does, how the role differs from a full-time CHRO, and the clearest signs your company is ready for... ![What Does a Fractional CHRO or CPO Do, and When Does Your Company Need One?](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Mark-1.svg) ###### livingHR, The Work Agency™ October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_5b5aad0407ab.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/making-fractional-hr-leadership-work) #### [Making Fractional HR Leadership Work](https://blog.livinghr.com/making-fractional-hr-leadership-work) How fractional HR leadership works week to week: engagement structures, time commitments, agreements, and how to avoid the most... ![Making Fractional HR Leadership Work](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Miscellaneous%20Content/Edited%202026%20Headshots.png) ###### Krista Connell October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_a511411c3975.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-vs-interim-vs-full-time-hr-leadership) #### [Fractional vs. Interim vs. Full-Time HR Leadership: How to Choose](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-vs-interim-vs-full-time-hr-leadership) Fractional, interim, full-time, or managed HR? Compare the models side by side and use a simple framework to pick the right one... ![Fractional vs. Interim vs. Full-Time HR Leadership: How to Choose](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/chub_backup/Farrell%20Redwine%20Icon.png) ###### Farrell Redwine October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_a41350bf5ae5.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-roles) #### [Fractional HR Roles: What HR Leadership You Can Bring In Fractionally](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-hr-roles) Fractional CHRO, HR director, HR manager, or a specialist? See which HR leadership roles you can fill fractionally and how to... ![Fractional HR Roles: What HR Leadership You Can Bring In Fractionally](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/chub_backup/Farrell%20Redwine%20Icon.png) ###### Farrell Redwine October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/pillarbase-articles/ai_suggestion_37e039a26d43.webp)](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-interim-hr-leadership) #### [Fractional and Interim HR Leadership: The Complete Guide for Growing Companies](https://blog.livinghr.com/fractional-interim-hr-leadership) What fractional and interim HR leadership is, what it costs, and how growing and PE-backed companies use it to put senior people... ![Fractional and Interim HR Leadership: The Complete Guide for Growing Companies](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Mark-1.svg) ###### livingHR, The Work Agency™ October 21, 2026 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) [![Cost-Effective HR Solutions](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Website%20Files/Website%20Featured%20Images/Cost%20Effective%20HR%20Solutions.png)](https://blog.livinghr.com/cost-effective-hr-solutions) #### [Cost-Effective HR Solutions: Why Fractional HR is the Way to Go](https://blog.livinghr.com/cost-effective-hr-solutions) Discover the benefits of fractional HR support, a cost-effective and flexible solution to optimize your HR operations and drive... ![Cost-Effective HR Solutions](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Mark-1.svg) ###### livingHR, The Work Agency™ December 23, 2024 [Fractional HR](https://blog.livinghr.com/tag/fractional-hr) ![Incoming Mail](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Incoming.001.png) ## Subscribe to Our Newsletter Get updates on the latest blog releases and resources to humanize the workplace!   [![livingHR](https://blog.livinghr.com/hubfs/Mark.svg "livingHR")](https://livinghr.com) livingHR, The Work Agency™ We humanize work for everyone. 100% Women-Owned Business NWBOC Certified ![WBENC\_Logo1](https://blog.livinghr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WBENC_Logo1.png?width=126&height=71&name=WBENC_Logo1.png) ###### About Us [Culture](https://livinghr.com/culture) [Careers](https://livinghr.com/careers) [CSR](https://livinghr.com/corporate-social-responsibility) [Locations](https://livinghr.com/locations) [Contact Us](https://livinghr.com/contact-us) ###### Services [Managed HR Services](https://livinghr.com/managed-services) [Interim/Fractional Support](https://livinghr.com/fractional-interim-support) [Recruiting & Search](https://livinghr.com/recruiting-search) [Projects & Retained](https://livinghr.com/projects-retained) ###### Our Practice Areas [People Operations & Core HR](https://livinghr.com/people-ops-core-hr) [HR Tech Selection & Implementation](https://livinghr.com/hr-tech-selection-and-implementation) [Culture, Talent Brand & Experience](https://livinghr.com/culture-talent-brands-experience) [Performance, Learning & Development](https://livinghr.com/performance-learning-development) [Org Design & Workforce Planning](https://livinghr.com/org-design-and-workforce-planning) [Total Rewards & Compensation](https://livinghr.com/total-rewards-compensation) [Strategy](https://livinghr.com/strategy)     ###### Resources [Blog](https://blog.livinghr.com/thought-leadership) [Career Transition Portal](https://livinghr.com/career-transition-portal) [Events](https://livinghr.com/our-events) [Free Resources](https://livinghr.com/free-resources) [Partners](https://livinghr.com/partners) [Legal](https://livinghr.com/legal) [![Visit facebook](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/8768169/Elements/Theme/icons/social/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/livinghrinc/) [![Visit instagram](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/8768169/Elements/Theme/icons/social/instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/livinghrinc/) [![Visit linkedin](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/8768169/Elements/Theme/icons/social/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinghr) Copyright 2026 © livingHR