Temporary staff are often misjudged. For many they are seen as a stopgap until the ideal long-term solution is found, or as people who can't find permanent work. However, in lots of circumstance this is not the case.
For many businesses contractors play a critical role in the day-to-day running of their organisation, offering skills and a level of flexibility that their permanent staff can't. Often they provide critical cover at times of need or offer a fast solution to a problem.
Moreover, the interim lifestyle suits many job-seekers, with many candidates deliberately choosing to operate as a contractor, temp, interim or locum (the name varies between level and sector).
Below we quickly explore some of the benefits that hiring temporary staff can offer your business:
1. Instant results
Temporary staff and professional contractors can join you quickly and are often experienced in hitting the ground running for a short contract duration. They can make an immediate impact within your organisation.
2. A highly skilled and highly focused perspective
Contractors are accustomed to performing specific roles, often on very niche projects and often having to overcome the same obstacles, just in a different setting. Their unique perspective could get you through a sticky patch and sometimes, can completely change the way you operate.
3. Flexibility
Contractors allow you to respond to company demands as and when they happen. Whether its a busy summer period or the specific demands of a project, you can bring on board as many people as you would like, for the exact amount of time you require.
4. Fast hiring process
Traditionally, hiring temporary workers is a much quicker recruitment process. We would recommend just one telephone or video interview to assess the technical and soft skills to deliver on your requirement, rather than long-term cultural fit.
5. Cost effective
Temporary workers are by definition a temporary solution. There is no fixed annual salary, no long notice periods, often no training costs and none of the costs associated with a permanent employee such as employee benefits.
To discuss hiring temporary or contract staff, please get in touch with the Spirehouse team here: Contact Us
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