Contract Staffing is a great hiring option for bootstrapped founders, small remote teams, and busy hiring managers who need quality team members without the hassle of onboarding and payroll.

If you’re debating the pros and cons of full-time employees versus contract staffing or contract hires, here are 5 benefits of contract staffing & why it may work for you:

1. Cost-effectiveness: Contract staffing is a more affordable option compared to hiring full-time employees because you don't have to pay for benefits like health insurance or provide equipment. And contract staffing from offshore or nearshore locations like Latin America can save you up to 70% in overhead costs.

2. Flexibility: Contract staffing offer more flexibility in terms of workload and project timelines. You can hire contractors as needed for specific projects, and they can work on a part-time or full-time basis. We typically recommend a minimum of a 6 month commitment, providing a sense of stability for you and your new team member. However, many of our clients have used contract staffing as a long term hiring method as well and have had contractors as core members of their teams! It works for both situations.

3. Expertise: Contract staffing can bring specialized skills and expertise to your team. You can hire contractors who have specific knowledge or experience in areas that your team may be lacking. Again, with projects you can dig into the niche areas of the project and hire based on specific skills needed for the project at hand.

4. Reduced risk: Contract staffing offers reduced risk as you're not committed to long-term employment contracts. This is especially beneficial for bootstrapped startups and founders where cash flow can be uncertain.

5. Scalability: Contract staffing allow you to scale your team up or down quickly based on your business needs. This is critical for startups that experience sudden growth or downturns.

And the good news is that we specialize in contract staffing and have helped many founder-led teams add A-Players to their remote teams.

Need to hire?

Strategize with our team and see how contract staffing will benefit your team.

You can book a 15 minute strategy call with us here.

-Krista✌️

(recruiting account manager)