I think what OP means is that they want someone who is committed only to their company but part time. Freelancers juggle b/w various clients and frankly cannot

I think what OP means is that they want someone who is committed only to their company but part time. Freelancers juggle b/w various clients and frankly cannot produce the same level of output/commitment/results/care that committed employees can. Freelancers can decide their own schedule which may not work. Part time employees even though will work less hours, will still be employees with committed time etc. So the best option is to find employees but part time so that both sides commit to each other but the employee gets to work less and use that time for real work/life balance (hopefully not another job/gig)