Let’s start with definitions of terms to help you understand what employment options are available and will best fit your needs. The definitions are short, general and meant to give you an idea of the types of positions you will see on job boards. You may find some variations with how other companies define these terms.
Contract-To-Hire (C2H) is a specific means to a specific end. C2H positions are generally highly skilled/professional positions. Contract-to-Hire agreements outline a set length of time a contractor will work for the employer. During the contract period, the contractor is on the Synergy Recruiting payroll. At the end of that set period the employer decides if the contractor will be hired as a permanent employee or dismiss the contractor.
Direct Hire is when a client has a long-term need. Direct hire positions are permanent, usually full-time positions with benefits. A recruiting or staffing agency is involved during the recruitment and hiring process, but after an offer is accepted, the candidate goes directly on the client’s payroll.
When the client has a highly skilled or professional position to fill, direct hire is ideal. Direct hire positions are permanent, full-time positions with benefits. Direct hire employees are eligible for company benefits such as health, retirement and PTO, and have the security of a long-term, permanent position.
The recruiter fee is usually a flat fee based on total compensation. There is no trial period; instead the candidate is placed permanently with the company.
Synergy Recruiting frees the client’s hiring manager of timely work required to post ads, screen candidates and arrange interviews for both C2H and Direct hire placements. The hiring managers often don’t have the multi-industry connections we have for finding talent outside their industry.
Examples of both C2H and Direct Hire placement positions Synergy Recruiting can assist you with filling, would be placements in Administration, Marketing, Account Management, Graphic Design, Manufacturing and Human Resources.
Other employment option terms you may want to consider, would be filled through our sister company, Just In Time Staffing LLC.
A hybrid of temporary and direct hire, temp-to-hire is a way for clients and talent to test the waters. These types of positions are usually semi-skilled and non-professional placements. It allows potential employees to prove themselves to the client and see if the culture is a good fit. Likewise, it allows the client to test the candidate for a predetermined period of time. During the contract period, the talent is employed by the staffing agency.
The temp-to-hire process typically moves fairly quickly. Before entering into the process, clients outline the terms – how talent will be evaluated and when the contract period ends. Clients should also maintain open lines of communication and provide feedback to both the talent and agency, to ensure all is going well or determine the talent is not the right fit and a replacement should be made. Once a permanent position is offered and accepted, talent transitions from our payroll to the client’s payroll.
Temporary employment is an ideal solution for unskilled or semi-skilled, non-professional positions utilized for unpredictable workloads, project work, season peaks and other limited-term needs, such as leave of absence. Temp position timeframes can last from a week, to years, depending on your needs. Throughout the entire assignment the talent is employed by the JIT, therefore, all Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment, Taxes and medical benefits are our responsibility, not yours.
Temping is a flexible option for clients and talent alike. It helps clients save on employee costs and allows talent to build a resume and gain experience in different skills and industries.
Our sister company, Just In Time Staffing LLC, has specialized recruiters available to manage the entire search and hire process, offering you seamless integration within your organization. Please visit Just In Time Staffing for additional information.
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