The Atlanta business chronicle points out
the value propositions of
Interim executive search

"Companies sometimes require a particular expertise for a short period for a product launch, a merger or acquisition, and they don't have the talent internally," said Shel Hart, vice president for emerging practices at Spherion. "This is a viable solution to keep the company's costs low and their experience level high."

Executives on temporary assignments usually earn 15 percent to 20 percent more than their full-time counterparts, but tend to work fewer hours, so their hourly compensation rate can be significantly higher. Individuals also can work several assignments simultaneously to increase their earning potential