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The benefits of contingency hiring tend to fluctuate based on the specific industry, the risk tolerance of a given employer, and the state of overall economy. During uncertain times, contingency employment can help managers control costs and keep staffing investments lean. And as the market forecast improves, temp to hire staffing can allow employers to build their teams at a controlled pace that stays in step with rising order rates. These benefits are straightforward and can have a clear, measurable impact on employer balance sheets. But there are also several intangible reasons to consider contingent hiring, some of which may not be apparent on the surface.

Temp to Hire Staffing Limits Risk—Financial and Otherwise

When you take on a temp to hire employee, both you and your contract worker understand that the terms of permanent employment are conditional. She knows that this isn’t a permanent arrangement and that both of you are free to walk away at any moment. She never feels trapped (since her staffing agency can redeploy her in the event of a mismatch) and neither do you. Both of you have a chance to determine if the position and the culture are a fit. We test drive cars before we buy them; the same principal applies to contingency staffing.

Workforce Expansions Keep Pace with Payroll Budgets

A contingency workforce never grows faster than the rate of labor demand. Instead of rolling the dice and predicting future need—or allowing your current teams to become overloaded and burned out before you can safely take on another pair of hands—you can simply expand your workforce at a pace that matches your needs. When it’s time to take the next step, temporary workers can sign permanent contracts.

Avoiding the Anxiety of Layoffs

Layoffs take a huge emotional toll, on employees (of course), but also on those who have to let them go in order to stay in business. But a contingency staffing strategy can keep the pain to a minimum by keeping hiring lean and ensuring that your teams can be connected with another employer after they leave.

For more information on the benefits of contingency staffing and how this model can support the growth of your organization, reach out to the experienced staffing professionals at Expert.

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