• A hybrid of temporary and direct hire, contract-to-hire is a way for clients and talent to test the waters. It allows potential employees to prove themselves to the company and see if the culture is a good fit. Likewise, it allows the client to test the candidate for a predetermined period. During the contract period, the talent is employed by the staffing firm.
• The contract-to-hire process typically moves quickly. Before entering a contract-to-hire situation, clients should outline the terms – how talent will be evaluated and when the contract period ends. Clients should also maintain open lines of communication and provide consistent feedback to put the talent at ease. Once a permanent position is offered and accepted, talent transition from the staffing agency’s payroll to the client’s payroll.
• Contract-to-hire offers many benefits for talent and employers when both have sincere intentions. Talent can rest assured that Pro Staff only partners with employers who are serious about hiring and have a long-term need.
• Recruiting workforce through a contract and not as a full-time employee is referred to as Contract Staffing. This form of a Contract based arrangement can be between two companies or between a company and an individual. The duration of such contracts could be anywhere between one day to one year.
• Many at times it is important for a business to hire people with key skills that are not directly relevant to their core business. A typical example would be a bank requiring a team of telemarketers to introduce or promote a new solution. By getting a trained, focused team through Contractual Hiring, the company retains their focus on their core business and get an experienced workforce to take care of a time bound activity.
• The company also has limited obligations towards the ESI, Provident Fund and other statutory compliances which are routed through a Contractor in case of Contractual Workers.