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Staffing Services
Contract-to-Hire
Reduce hiring risk with trial employment. Convert top contractors to permanent employees after 3-6 month evaluation.
Why it works
Why Contract-to-Hire is Smart Hiring
Reduce risk while maintaining hiring flexibility. Evaluate contractors before making permanent commitments.
Lower hiring risk
Convert only when the match is proven.
Clear conversion path
We manage the contract phase and the move to payroll.
Pre-vetted profiles
Same technical bar as our permanent and contract desks.
Our process
Contract-to-Hire Process
Simple path from contract to permanent employment.
01
Define the trial
Agree duration, success metrics, and conversion terms.
02
Place the contractor
Start delivery with a pre-screened specialist.
03
Evaluate on the job
Review performance through the 3–6 month window.
04
Convert
Move to permanent with our conversion support.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the typical contract-to-hire period?
Standard contract-to-hire periods are 3-6 months. Most common is 6 months, which provides sufficient time to evaluate technical skills, team fit, and project delivery. Shorter 3-month periods are available for specific evaluations.
What happens if we don't convert to permanent?
The contract simply ends. No penalties or additional costs. If you need a replacement, we help source additional contractors or direct hire candidates. We maintain positive relationships and often work with the contractor on future projects.
Can we extend the evaluation period beyond 6 months?
Yes! We can extend for additional months if you need more evaluation time. Contractor rates remain consistent. Most customers make conversion decisions by month 6, but flexibility is available for complex situations.
What's the typical salary difference from contractor to permanent?
Contract rates are typically 20-40% higher than permanent salary (because contractors pay their own benefits, taxes, insurance). Upon conversion to permanent, salary usually drops to market rate with added benefits (health, 401k, PTO). We provide transparent salary benchmarking for negotiation.
How fast can we start a contract-to-hire engagement?
Typically 24-48 hours to present candidates, 5-7 days to onboard first contractor. For urgent needs, we can expedite with pre-vetted candidates from our immediate pool. Faster start than permanent hiring but more vetted than casual contractor sourcing.
What if the contractor wants to leave before conversion?
Contractors can end engagement with standard notice (usually 2 weeks). If they leave before conversion, we help source replacement contractor or pivot to direct hire search. No penalties—we remain your staffing partner throughout.
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Reduce hiring risk while maintaining flexibility. Start your evaluation period today.
