Chicago Based Flexible Staffing

Flexible staffing is geared toward meeting short-term or fluctuating workforce needs with temporary or contingent workers, while recruitment focuses on hiring permanent or long-term employees who become an integral part of the organization. Both approaches have their place and are used based on the specific needs and goals of the business.

In contrast to regular employees, the majority of contingent workers typically do not receive salaries or company-provided benefits. For contingent workers operating as contractors or freelancers, compensation is akin to vendor payments directly from the company. When contingent workers are associated with staffing agencies, companies remunerate the agency, which, in compliance with local laws and wage regulations, compensates the workers. It is incumbent upon companies to ensure that all workers, regardless of their employment status, have access to a secure, fair, and conducive work environment.

Contract-to-hire, also known as temp-to-hire or temp-to-perm, is an employment arrangement where an individual is initially hired as a temporary or contract employee by a company. After a trial period, they may be offered a permanent position based on their performance and fit within the company. It’s like a try-before-you-commit approach to hiring.

Feel free to reach out to PSM to discover how we can assist you in shaping your flexible staffing strategy. We’re delighted to be your guide on this path and provide our support.