The right talent strategy is essential in today's dynamic business landscape. Whether navigating fluctuating workloads, embarking on new projects, or seeking to build a stable, long-term team, understanding the strategic advantages of temporary (temp) and permanent (perm) recruitment is crucial.
With over 30 years of recruitment expertise and a 98% candidate retention rate, Goodman Masson delivers unparalleled service to meet your workforce challenges. We act as your strategic partners, providing tailored workforce solutions that align with your unique organisational needs and goals. Explore how temporary and permanent recruitment can optimise your talent strategy below.
Temp recruitment offers organisations a powerful tool for agility and responsiveness:
Specialised Skills on Demand: Access niche expertise and fill skill gaps for specific projects or periods without the overhead of permanent hires. Tap into specialised talent precisely when needed.
Flexibility and Scalability: Quickly scale your workforce up or down to meet fluctuating demands, project-specific requirements, or seasonal peaks. Ensure optimal resource allocation without long-term commitment.
Cost-Effective Solutions: Temp recruitment reduces costs for short-term projects or managing headcount budgets. Access talent without permanent employment costs.
Reduced Administrative Burden: Goodman Masson handles payroll, compliance, and onboarding for temporary staff, freeing up your internal resources.
"Try Before You Buy" Potential: Temp assignments offer a trial period to evaluate fit and transition to permanent roles if suitable.
Fractional: Bring in highly specialised fractional consultants for flexibility, ideal for growing organisations.
95% of our clients report improved workforce agility with our temp solutions.
Permanent recruitment forms the bedrock of a stable and growth-oriented organisation:
Long-Term Commitment and Stability: Permanent hires become integral, contributing to your organisation's long-term vision, culture, and success.
Deep Integration and Knowledge Retention: Permanent employees, accumulate valuable institutional knowledge and foster strong team cohesion.
Investment in Growth and Development: Permanent roles allow for strategic investment in employee training, development, and career progression, fostering a skilled and engaged workforce.
Stronger Company Culture: Permanent staff shape and sustain a positive and productive company culture.
Reduced Turnover Costs: Investing in permanent talent with clear career paths reduces employee turnover and associated costs.
The optimal workforce strategy often combines both temporary and permanent recruitment. Understanding when to leverage each approach is key:
Utilise temporary recruitment for flexibility, short-term projects, peak workloads, covering leave, accessing niche skills / skill gaps, and evaluating potential permanent hires.
Utilise permanent recruitment for core roles, long-term strategic initiatives, building organisational knowledge, and fostering a strong company culture.
Strategic Consultation: Expert guidance on the optimal mix of temporary and permanent talent to achieve your business goals.
Access to a Diverse Talent Pool: Access to highly skilled temporary and permanent professionals.
Tailored Recruitment Solutions: Bespoke strategies designed to identify and attract the right talent, whether for immediate temporary needs or long-term permanent placements.
Dedicated Support: A committed team to guide you through every stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.
Discover the cost comparison of temporary vs. permanent hires with our UK salary to day rate calculator.
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