Increasing your workforce without the cost
Want specialised expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire? The Fractional Hub can help
Back in the day, the Jewish work experience was learning the family trade from your father. There was no argument (well, perhaps there was), but it was actively encouraged. Diverting to a radically different profession was questionable, unless, of course, it was medical – after all what Jewish parent doesn’t want a doctor in the house.
But that was forever ago, back when anyone who went to university was given a parade in Stamford Hill.
Today, employment is almost unrecognisable for many, with remote work, layoffs, and a growing demand for flexibility becoming the new normal. It’s fair to say that post-Covid, the way we think about careers and work-life balance has been transformed. Part of this paradigm shift is the rise of ‘fractional work’ – where professionals dedicate their time and skills across multiple organisations in part-time roles.
Already popular in the US and industries such as tech and finance, this approach enables companies to access specialised expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire. For professionals, it offers an opportunity to break free from traditional employment structures, providing both autonomy and diversity of work. However, fractional work isn’t a widely used term in the UK, which is why communities like The Fractional Hub are working to raise awareness and advocate for this modern working arrangement.
The case for fractional work
For businesses, fractional work represents an agile solution to the instability and uncertainty they face. With National Insurance hikes, tighter budgets, and less economic optimism, the fixed cost of full-time roles is untenable for many businesses. Fractional professionals allow organisations to scale their workforce without the burden of long-term commitments, bringing in the right expertise and skills for specific challenges.
Professionals, on the other hand, are increasingly questioning the traditional employment model. The pandemic exposed its flaws: rigid schedules, a lack of autonomy, and misaligned priorities. Additionally, with mass layoffs making the news every week, a traditional full-time job doesn’t provide the security you might hope for or the opportunity to travel while earning.
Fractional work offers a way to maintain meaningful, impactful roles with long-term strategic involvement, while also enjoying more flexibility and control over your schedule, along with increased earning potential and diversified income streams. Experienced fractional professionals are perfectly positioned to fill skill gaps with targeted, high-value contributions.
A growing trend
While fractional work is increasingly common in the US, it hasn’t quite taken off in the UK yet, largely due to cultural and structural barriers. However, as more people question their relationship with work, they’re looking for alternative ways to fit work around their lives. Their travelling lives as most now have a younger member of the family who is off seeing the world but still needs to earn. We are starting to see a shift; startups and small businesses are embracing fractional roles as a cost-effective way to access high-calibre talent on a budget, such as fractional CFOs or marketing specialists.
Recognising the need for greater support and awareness, The Fractional Hub launched in March 2025. Michael Gold, a North London-born entrepreneur and member of the Jewish community, founded The Fractional Hub to offer resources, training, and coaching for professionals looking to get started with fractional work. For businesses, it serves as a trusted gateway to skilled experts ready to deliver results.
The future of work
Fractional work is not a silver bullet, but it does represent a compelling alternative to traditional models. To support this shift and help more professionals take their first steps into the world of fractional work, The Fractional Hub is offering an exclusive 10% discount on membership for their paid community (with code JN10), which also provides
a 50 percent discount on its course for the first year.
http://thefractionalhub.com/Jewish-News
At this point, the question isn’t whether fractional work will grow, but how quickly it will reshape the employment landscape. For those ready to embrace change, the opportunities are vast.
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