Hire yourself or opt for secondment?
Imagine this: you work in a thriving tech company that is constantly innovating. The world of technology, fascinating and always changing, offers you unlimited possibilities. But, with the growing complexity of projects and in an industry that never stands still, you face a challenge. You find that your team of technical professionals, however skilled, is strained by a lack of capacity.
That brings you to the next decision. Will you fight the battle to recruit and hire staff yourself in a competitive job market? Or do you opt for a flexible solution in the form of technical secondment? In this article, we’ll walk you through the benefits of posting so you can make an informed decision.
1. Time-saving
Finding good professionals to fit your organization – especially in times of a tight labor market – is a time-consuming process. And not only in recruitment takes time. The notice period and onboarding also prevent this employee from starting work immediately. A staffing agency takes this process out of your hands and provides immediately employable professionals.
2. Less risk
You bear full responsibility for employer risks when you hire employees yourself. One advantage to seconded colleagues is that you don’t have to worry about employment contracts, payroll, insurance or other personnel-related obligations. That eases the pressure on your administration.
3. Flexibility
Looking for qualified professionals for a specific project or temporary capacity shortage? With secondment, you scale up and down flexibly, without long-term commitments. No hassles with under- or overstaffing or the cost of permanent contracts. This keeps your organization agile and retains the freedom to respond quickly to changing circumstances.
4. Experience and expertise
Seconded professionals work for more than one employer, gaining a lot of valuable experience quickly. You are assured of the right expertise that seamlessly matches your question. And there’s more: a secondment agency provides essential training. This gives you a subject matter expert who is completely up to date, without any investment in cost or time on your part.
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