Contract professionals boost flexibility and productivity
Nearly three million contract professionals go to work at U.S. firms every day.
And it’s no wonder why. From responding to demand cycles to augmenting core competencies, the flexibility contracting offers is clear.
Contract staffing goes by many names — staff augmentation, temporary staffing, contingent labor, consulting. Whatever term you use, it’s a recognized and sensible strategy to support your short-term needs and long-term growth.
Contract staffing is System One’s core business.
If you are looking to expand staffing levels with minimal risk, System One can provide the highly skilled, mid- to senior-level contract professionals you need. Advantages include:
- Thorough screening and assessment according to exact specifications
- Assurances of sourcing highly qualified personnel, even in tight labor markets
- Speed of response from dedicated and specialized recruiting resources
- Constant building of the talent pool so we’re ready when you call
- Consultants who are valued as an integral part of our team, and therefore yours
Benefits of Using Contract Staffing
Flexibility is just the beginning
In an American Staffing Association poll, 90% of respondents agreed that 'Staffing companies offer flexibility to businesses so that they can keep fully staffed during busy times.' Staffing challenges can arise from any number of other situations: business growth, demand cycles, technology implementations and mergers and acquisitions are just a few.
Bridging the gap with contract staffing
Skilled contract professionals provide extra support and infuse critical knowledge into your organization. Taking advantage for critical business functions and operations support also leaves more time for leadership to focus on strategic initiatives. Further, you can:
- Manage project overflow, peak periods and special assignments
- Increase responsiveness to your external and internal customers
- Outsource the burden of recruiting, hiring and paying contingent workers
- Keep your permanent staff focused on more challenging, interesting and substantive work
- Reduce employee “burn-out” by supplementing your core staff with contract employees
- Take advantage of flexible pricing options to save money; and
- Manage your department or unit more efficiently.
Route to proven full-time employees
Besides flexibility, businesses also look to staffing firms as a good source of talent for permanent employees. Referred to as contract-to-hire (or temp-to-perm), you may wish to convert successful consultants to a full-time career with your organization. That gives both parties a chance to ‘test the waters,’ and it’s fine with us.
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