6 benefits to hiring contract/temporary workers

Employers often have distinct expectations for temporary workers and what they bring to a business. Their distinctions from permanent employees extend beyond mere nomenclature. Contract and Temporary employees can offer you many benefits.

Ideal for navigating transitions or steering a business in a new direction, temporary employees are a useful solution. Whether you have a project requiring extra hands or a key team member on leave. Aligning your job specifications around these revised needs is crucial.

Hiring temps and hiring perms are two completely different processes 

Ideally, you should create separate job specifications for each. For long-term hires, prioritize personality, loyalty, and a five-year development plan. For short-term hires, focus on immediate technical skills.  

Here are six benefits to adding a contract or temp worker to your team: 

1. Reduced long-term labor cost 

Temps are a temporary solution and do not require an annual salary. In most instances, they do not require extensive paid learning and development.

2. Shorter hiring process

The process for hiring contract employees is quicker – and it certainly should be! This process emphasizes hiring technical skills to achieve specific objectives rather than focusing on long-term cultural alignment.

3. Instant impact

Temps are only joining for a short period and should know they need to make an immediate impact. Be courteous, but know that you won’t have to spend weeks familiarizing them with the work environment, introducing them to every member of staff, and training them on multiple systems. They should be given a soft landing but are not long-term employees.

Whether you’re searching for just one skilled specialist, a preferred supplier, or a project team, we’re here for every step of your journey.

4. Fresh perspectives

Oftentimes, temporary employees can bring unique perspectives that may improve business operations. The more temporary employees you hire, the more unique perspectives you’ll get.

5. Highly skilled, niche experience

Contract and temps often have specific skill sets and experience in niche projects. Having said specialized individuals on your team can help drive the business forward.

6. Flexibility

Temps offer flexibility to proactively respond to market needs and demands. They are adaptable to different locations, for different personalities, and timeframes. Also, hiring a contractor allows you to evaluate long-term job requirements.

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