Frequently Asked Questions
Interim management refers to the temporary assignment of experienced professionals into organisations to lead critical projects, provide specialist expertise, or fill leadership gaps. These roles are typically filled by self-employed consultants working independently for a fixed period. It's essential from a legal standpoint that the engagement is clearly defined as temporary and conducted by a self-employed professional to avoid risks such as false self-employment. At Robert Half, we not only provide highly skilled interim talent but also support businesses in assessing regulatory risks using a robust checklist-based compliance process.
What is interim management?
What is interim management?
Interim management refers to the temporary assignment of experienced professionals into organisations to lead critical projects, provide specialist expertise, or fill leadership gaps. These roles are typically filled by self-employed consultants working independently for a fixed period. It's essential from a legal standpoint that the engagement is clearly defined as temporary and conducted by a self-employed professional to avoid risks such as false self-employment. At Robert Half, we not only provide highly skilled interim talent but also support businesses in assessing regulatory risks using a robust checklist-based compliance process.
Organisations may benefit from hiring interim managers in several scenarios:
When facing leadership gaps due to departures or transitions.
To gain specialist expertise during transformation initiatives, M&A activity, or ERP implementation.
To bridge the recruitment period for permanent roles in hard-to-fill areas.
To support founders or fast-growing startups that lack internal leadership capacity.
For short-term surges in workload or projects requiring niche knowledge.
Our experienced professionals can hit the ground running, ensuring momentum without long ramp-up periods.
When should a company use an interim manager?
When should a company use an interim manager?
Organisations may benefit from hiring interim managers in several scenarios:
When facing leadership gaps due to departures or transitions.
To gain specialist expertise during transformation initiatives, M&A activity, or ERP implementation.
To bridge the recruitment period for permanent roles in hard-to-fill areas.
To support founders or fast-growing startups that lack internal leadership capacity.
For short-term surges in workload or projects requiring niche knowledge.
Our experienced professionals can hit the ground running, ensuring momentum without long ramp-up periods.
Robert Half offers a distinctive senior appointments – contract solution that brings:
Access to over 4,000 skilled professionals, available on-site, remotely or in hybrid models.
Talent with deep expertise across finance, technology, legal, marketing, and more.
A stress-free, cost-effective alternative to traditional consulting firms.
Seamless integration into your business to protect your BAU operations during change.
As the sister company of global consultancy Protiviti, we also offer unparalleled access to premium expertise.
What are the advantages of using interim professionals from Robert Half?
What are the advantages of using interim professionals from Robert Half?
Robert Half offers a distinctive senior appointments – contract solution that brings:
Access to over 4,000 skilled professionals, available on-site, remotely or in hybrid models.
Talent with deep expertise across finance, technology, legal, marketing, and more.
A stress-free, cost-effective alternative to traditional consulting firms.
Seamless integration into your business to protect your BAU operations during change.
As the sister company of global consultancy Protiviti, we also offer unparalleled access to premium expertise.
During times of strategic change, interim managers can step in to support the executive team or departmental leads. Whether restructuring, rebranding, expanding into new markets, or adjusting business models, these professionals bring clarity, momentum, and external objectivity. Their independence and temporary nature allow companies to remain agile while shaping their long-term structure and direction.
How does interim management help during company transformation or realignment?
How does interim management help during company transformation or realignment?
During times of strategic change, interim managers can step in to support the executive team or departmental leads. Whether restructuring, rebranding, expanding into new markets, or adjusting business models, these professionals bring clarity, momentum, and external objectivity. Their independence and temporary nature allow companies to remain agile while shaping their long-term structure and direction.
Unlike permanent hires, interim professionals are available immediately and are not bound by long-term contracts. Unlike consultants, they work within your business, providing hands-on leadership and knowledge transfer. This model allows companies to:
Avoid permanent headcount increases.
Maintain budget flexibility.
Access executive-level expertise without long recruitment cycles.
Benefit from tailored solutions specific to each engagement.
Interim professionals bring implementation experience, not just advice—ensuring results, not just recommendations.
What makes interim talent different from permanent hires or consultants?
What makes interim talent different from permanent hires or consultants?
Unlike permanent hires, interim professionals are available immediately and are not bound by long-term contracts. Unlike consultants, they work within your business, providing hands-on leadership and knowledge transfer. This model allows companies to:
Avoid permanent headcount increases.
Maintain budget flexibility.
Access executive-level expertise without long recruitment cycles.
Benefit from tailored solutions specific to each engagement.
Interim professionals bring implementation experience, not just advice—ensuring results, not just recommendations.
