Which is the better way to hire a permanent worker — direct hire or temp-to-perm?
There is no pat answer to this — it depends a lot on the client companys philosophy, and the nature of the position being filled. Career Concepts will accommodate companies either way. As a rule, our agency tends to buck the current trend of starting every new employee as a temp worker. This approach has been heavily promoted by temporary staffing services in recent years because, frankly, they can anticipate high levels of turnover and are continually cycling new workers into the positions — making it a real cash cow for these agencies. Because our emphasis is on retention instead of turnover, Career Concepts strives to make a one-time placement that will truly last. In most situations, retention is enhanced by making the new worker your own employee right from the start, instead of keeping them at arms length through a staffing contract. It communicates commitment, and engenders commitment in return. As one employer put it, its the difference between getting married and living toge
