Step 1 – Define your need

Before thinking about job titles, take a step back and consider what your business really needs.

Ask yourself:

• What skills are missing from your current team?
• What work or responsibilities need to be covered?
• Is the pressure temporary or likely to continue?
• What attributes in a person would complement your existing team?
• What could the business achieve with the right person in place?

A clear understanding will help determine whether you require a permanent employee, temporary support or specialist contractor.

Step 2 – Consider the bigger picture

Recruiting is an investment, so it’s important to think beyond your immediate needs.

What does the future look like for your business? Are you planning for growth, taking on new projects, developing new services, or building capability within your team?

What skills and experience will be most valuable six to twelve months from now?

Recruit for what your business needs now, while considering what will add value in the future.

Step 3 – Find your right recruitment solution

Once you have identified your business needs, consider which recruitment option best fits your business.

A temporary employee can provide immediate support without the same long-term commitment as a permanent employee. 
This is useful when workloads are uncertain, you have a busy period ahead or you want to see how additional resource impacts the business.

Temporary staff can bridge the gap while you recruit permanently. With permanent recruitment taking an average of 6 weeks, this can give you valuable breathing room.  If the fit is right and the need continues, a temporary employee may move into a permanent position.

A permanent employee can fill a gap in your existing team or bring in new skills and experience to benefit your longer-term goals.

With the right person in place, you can strengthen your team, build capability and support the future direction of your business.

If you have a project, skills gap or period of change, a specialist contractor can provide the expertise you need for a defined period.

Engaging a contractor can add capability, fresh thinking and a different perspective to your business, without needing to create a permanent position.

Start the conversation today

Whether you need an extra pair of hands now, are planning for future growth or need specialist expertise for a project, there are options available.

At PN Personnel, we can help you work through your requirements and find the recruitment solution that fits your business. Don’t let uncertainty put your recruitment on hold. Get in touch with us today.