Temp to Hire vs. Direct Hire: Which is Right for Your Business?

An important decision that every business owner has to make is how to handle staffing needs. While business owners have a few options when it comes to staffing up, the two most common are Temp to Hire and Direct Hire placement. As with any staffing decision, there are benefits and drawbacks to both Temp to Hire and Direct Hire, which is why the choice between the two can be difficult. Acknowledging this, here we discuss the differences between Temp to Hire vs. Direct Hire and which solution may be right for your business.

Temp to Hire

Your Company will benefit from Temp to Hire Placement if…

You have a temporary position that needs to be filled (seasonal help, someone is out on maternity leave)
You have a project that needs to be completed
You want to try out a candidate to see if they are a good fit for your company

If your business doesn’t need an additional full-time staff member, such as in the recent situation in my IT Support Clayton MO company, a temp to hire placement may be the best option for you. Additionally, the “try before you buy” approach is attractive to many employers that may want a trial period with a potential new employee before they hire them full-time. This limited employment opportunity allows employers to determine if the candidate fits in culturally with the rest of the staff and if he or she can fulfill job needs properly. This trial period also alleviates financial risk by not needing to offer paid time off, holiday pay or benefits. Not having that financial commitment can be very beneficial for small business owners.

If you’re considering using a Temp to Hire employee, here are the specific job industries in the Corpus Christi area that have benefited the most:

Medical
Sales
IT/Technical
Industrial
Oil & Gas
Construction
Manufacturing
Engineering
Non-profit
Legal
Custodial

Direct Hire

Your Company will benefit from Direct Hire Placement if…

You have a permanent position that you need filled for your company
You have the workload to keep a staff member employed for a long period of time

For some companies that have a long-term role that needs to be filled, having a permanent or direct hire employee is the best option. But when it comes to whether or a direct hire is a good idea for your company or not, it really boils down to cost savings. With a permanent position, you will need to consider not only salary costs, but also benefits, holiday pay and unemployment.. But even though a direct hire requires more of a commitment from you, in doing so, you will have a highly-qualified employee on your staff at all times to utilize.

If you’re considering using a Direct Hire employee, here are the specific job industries in the Corpus Christi area that have benefited the most:

Oil & Gas
Manufacturing, Engineering and Construction
Financial Services
Sales
Medical

Using a placement service

Hiring new employees is an arduous process, especially when you’re busy running your business. In a 2014 survey by Dice Holdings, the average time it takes for an employer to hire a new employee is 24.9 days. Searching and reading through resumes, prescreening applicants, and testing new hires is a major time burden on organizations, but must be completed in order to hire the right employee.

With a placement service, all of the time-consuming tasks like prescreening and resume hunting is done for you. So instead of spending your time and hard-earned money on placement ads, a staffing agency can provide you with qualified and well-versed candidates. So by putting your trust in a staffing agency, you can stop worrying about the hiring process and start thinking more about your thriving business.

When deciding upon a Temp to Hire or Direct Hire placement for your business, it’s important to first access your company needs. Some employers find that after a while their Temp to Hire staff member becomes an integral part of their team and decide to offer him or her a full-time position, while others feel like temporary placement is the right solution for their business.

No matter what your business goals are, our team at Unique Employment Services, can help you address your needs when it comes to staffing. With an established network of candidates and valuable resources, we can provide your company with Temp to Hire or Direct Hire candidates quickly. Find out more by downloading our free eGuide.

Share With Your Followers

We've Helped Businesses Just Like Yours

"Unique Employment Services truly understands my needs. I actually had an emergency and they had someone in my office within 15 minutes! I was blown away. I now use Unique for all of my temporary and key-employee searches. Their service and response times are second to none in Corpus Christi."

OWNER, INSURANCE COMPANY

Laura

“Our company has used Unique Employment Services for several years and we’ve been completely satisfied on all levels. Their staff is pleasant, professional and very dedicated to finding exactly what we need. It is very evident that the applicants are thoroughly screened based on our needs which saves our team a lot of time and resources. And I just really enjoy working with them which is always nice.”

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, HEALTHCARE COMPANY

Nancy

“Over the last few years we have depended heavily on Unique Employment Services to fill our staffing needs. Unique has excellent follow through with exceptional attention to detail. Needless to say, we get excellent service and look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

SAFETY DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Gary

“As a manager in a busy multi-physician clinic, I am sometimes faced with the challenge of making sure that I have enough staff to accommodate our fast-paced environment. It is such a comfort knowing that I can reach out to Unique Employment Services to assist me with finding reliable and qualified professionals quickly. They always listen to my needs and provide the best possible candidates for the positions. I am extremely satisfied with our partnership with Unique!”

MANAGER, FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC

Lisa

“As a Business Manager of a high traffic medical practice, it had always been difficult finding the right temporary employees through other local agencies. Without exception, Unique Employment Services has always been able to provide our office with exactly what we need. In fact, many of whom we thought would be temporary placements, became full time employees in our practice. They are just that good! Their attention to detail and keen listening skills has helped us greatly!”

BUSINESS MANAGER, MEDICAL CLINIC

Justin

“As an Office Manager at a busy dermatology clinic, I do not have time to review applications and schedule numerous interviews. It is such a relief to know that I can rely on Unique to immediately take action when we need it. And their contagious personalities make them fun to work with, yet they are complete professionals who are totally committed to getting us the right applicants. I highly recommend the team at Unique!"

OFFICE MANAGER, MEDICAL CLINIC

Lisa

“I have used The Wilson Group, now a Division of Unique Employment Services, for more than 16 years. Anne is exceptional at conducting pre-interviews and screenings so that I get great candidates with verified skills, in a timely manner. I appreciate her professionalism and that she does not use 'high pressure' tactics. We have a great relationship that hopefully will last well into the future.”

BANK EXECUTIVE

Bob

“What a stellar performance history! For decades we have called on The Wilson Group, a division of Unique Employment Services, to place a wide variety of positions—from clerical to the COO. Because of their thorough vetting process we have found employees who are happy, successful, and here for the long-term. We plan to keep calling on Unique for decades to come!”

PRESIDENT, ENERGY COMPANY

Darrel

Lets Work Together

From businesses of 5 to 500 or more, we scale beautifully to fit your needs. Get in touch, we will call you.