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Hiring Temporary Workers? Here’s What You Need to Know

When you’re hiring, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether you should hire someone permanently or temporarily. Are you considering what your next type of hire will be? A staffing firm can help you make the right decision, but here are some pros and cons to hiring temporary workers or permanent employees.

Pros of Hiring Temporary Workers

  • You can hire employees for specific tasks or projects that exceed your employees’ capability. As a result, you won’t need to increase overhead on a permanent basis.
  • Your workforce can fluctuate depending on seasonal or changing demands.
  • You don’t have to worry about the administrative aspects of hiring, insurance, or paperwork. The staffing firm will handle that.
  • You can work with an employee before you have to decide whether or not they would be a good fit for the office. See Staffers’ temp-to-hire option

Cons of Hiring a Temp

  • You will have to spend time training new hires for each new project, which, considering productivity, can be a problem. It may also take new hires a longer time to adjust to the work environment.
  • You may end up having to pay a temporary employee a higher salary than your full-time staff members because of the recruiting agency’s fee.
  • Team building efforts can be trickier. Temporary employees may resent full-time employees for receiving benefits, etc. for doing the same job while your full-time staff may find it difficult to adjust to a new member’s presence in the office.

Pros of Hiring Permanent Employees

  • An employee may feel more committed to the position if they have a sense of security, long-term prospects, and the opportunity to build relationships with their co-workers. They are more likely to perform better with the understanding that they can develop a career within your organization.
  • They become experts over time and contribute more to your company in the long run.

Cons of Hiring Permanent Employees

  • Fixed costs are higher for full-time employees, who receive benefits like health insurance and contributions to a retirement plan.
  • When you hire a permanent employee, it’s more difficult to make staffing changes if he or she isn’t a great fit for the office. A great solution to his would be to use temp-to-perm services.
  • If the project to which your permanent employee is assigned slows down, you may have to cut back on his or her hours, and they may move on to another position.

Considering all the options, there are clear benefits and disadvantages to both hiring practices. A staffing firm will tell you which option will best suit your company. Contact Staffers today. As one of Jackson’s leading staffing firms, we specialize in office administrative positions and offer temporary, temp to perm, and permanent employment. Find out today why over 300 businesses have chosen to work with Staffers.

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