7 differences between an interim manager and an employee
As a consulting-advisory company, we know well that not machines but people are the most important in the company. However, it all depends on which people you surround yourself with. There is a difference between a well-funcioning company and a company whose daily bread is solving troubles. Change won´t come itself, you have to cause it – for instance, our interim managers bring new ideas and positive changes with them. Take a look at the seven main differences between an interim manager and a common employee.
1. Interim notices details and changes them for the better
While employees suffer from a so called processing blindness, interim managers come for the first time and notice details. They know both what to observe and are not used to the (ineffective) operational process yet. It is essential to see things from an external point of view at least from time to time.
2. Interim is paid for well-done work and for results
There is a huge difference between an employee and an interim in the way of being paid for their work. While employees get paid regularly, interim is paid for real results. At the very beginning, you and your interim set a particular and transparent plan that will be fulfilled by them from the very moment. Employees aren´t usually so motivated in this.
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3. Interim is glad to accept challenges
Remember implementing changes in your company for the last time. Nw technologies, processes and others. The most employees were definitely not satisfied as they do not want to change set conditions and orders. They got used to a stereotype and whatever new is a burden for them. On the contrary, interim loves new things, challenges and changes for the better, moreover often suggests some.
4. Interim offers interprofessional insights
Interim manager is basically also a project manager. To be able to successfully close projects, they have to apply these insights and skills even within leading projects. Employees do not usually have such knowledge because they tend to get better at their profession. However, there are more interprofessional insights which are advantageous. A good interim manager is as well an HR specialist.
5. Interim is advantageous as for expenses
The interim manager get paid when at work. Unlike the employee, interims do not get paid when ill, in the case of a bank holiday etc. Contrarily, you pay the interim only for the job they do. They do not bring any other expenses. There are no additional payment, no fees, contributions etc. Moreover, there is a transparent system of evaluation and payments.
6. Interim is flexible and they can work temporarily
You tend to search for any professional for a long time. Should you need them only temporarily, e.g. for a particular project, you will look for them even longer. Every employee prefers a permanent contract. Interim manager knows that they will only work in the company for a certain time. When the project comes to an end, they will just quit.
7. Interim has already gone through successful projects
Sometimes, because of lack of professionals on the market, we have to employ a junior. However, even a perfect and skilful junior can´t substitute a senior with experience. They have gone through successful projects and use their know-how from many different companies.
Hire an interim manager right today
Do not let commissions run away from you. You company loses money that could otherwise be gained. Waiting for an ideal employee is a huge problem, especially nowadays. Fortunately, with an interim manager your missing capacities can be quickly filled in, projects successfully finished and company moved forward. Give an interim a try, there is nothing to be lost!
