Contract workers are becoming the new employment model for many companies and government agencies due to a number of factors. It is not always because contract workers are cheaper, as some may believe. In fact, the Pharmaceutical Industry has turned to this type of employee with much success. While many job seekers would prefer a permanent commitment from their employer, economic conditions dictate otherwise.

Over the last six years, many professionals who were downsized once thought their jobs were permanent. However, the definition of permanent has forever changed as companies big and small are looking for ways to be flexible and competitive

Contract Workers Offer Flexibility

Contract workers offer flexibility that is dictated by market conditions, sales, and other business-related factors. Job seekers embrace the opportunity to work on projects that may start off as six-month assignments but end up becoming five-year assignments. They enjoy the flexibility that contract assignments offer them.

The Business Advantage

Companies turn to contract employees for various reasons. Here are five of the most popular ones:

1. Employee Evaluation: Sometimes, employers choose a candidate who turns out to be the wrong choice. Using a contract worker allows you to continue your search in an effort to make the right hiring decision.
2. Flexibility: Many companies have projects, seasonal, marketing, or competitive periods where it is beneficial to ramp up your team. During these periods, where business reasons dictate a need to increase your staff, the contract employee is ideal.
3. Cost: Many large and small companies, including Sprint™, IBM™, Merck™, and the U.S. Government, utilize contract workers. Some smaller companies view the expense of a contract employee differently than larger companies. If they don’t, most likely the employee will not take the assignment. The staffing company usually charges a fee (expressed as a percentage either hourly or monthly) for this employee’s services. These fees include assuming the payroll for the employee, including all of the taxes, workmen’s compensation, FICA, state and local taxes, and in some cases, offering healthcare benefits.
4. Turnkey: You can focus on what you do best and let the staffing company post the job, write the job description, screen resumes, interview, candidate selection, background checks, drug screens, and reference checks. The time it takes for you to assume these responsibilities is time that you can spend on generating revenue.
5. Increased Revenue: Looking to increase your company’s revenue? Bring on contract employees to help you impact your bottom line.”

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