Contract staffing allows employers to fills gaps in their staff using an independent contractor much faster compared to finding and hiring a permanent employee. Using a staffing service also means that companies don’t need to worry about the time-consuming aspects of hiring new personnel. The staffing agency can handle the entire process of finding, vetting, and recommending the best candidates, as well as taking care of payroll and onboarding if needed. This allows employers to build their core business while saving time, money and resources in the process.
Staffing contracts can lasts for as long or short a time as needed, after which the independent contractor and the hiring company generally don’t have any further obligations to each other. The contract period might be chosen to cover a specific short-term project, busy season, or period of leave taken by a key employee, it can also be based around either full-time or part-time work. For both employers and employees, contract staffing is seen as offering more flexibility to both parties. Independent workers are also not tied to a particular job or company, which can bring certain lifestyle advantages. In turn, employers can adapt their staffing to meet demand, which is often a more cost-effective approach to doing business.
The labor force has become a very dynamic and complicated field for both businesses and employees to navigate. With flexible working on the rise and market demands coutinually shifting, contract staffing has evolved into a preferred option for many employees and employers alike.
2 Comments
Kevin M
10 Jul 2022Been in the trucking industry now for over 10 years and the number aren't looking to good when it comes to available drivers. Not sure if staffing will be able to help especially with this new AB5 Law coming up in Cali.
Thomas B
4 Jul 2022I believe the need for staffing companies will on the rise in this post pandemic world. There seems to be no return to the status quo.