Can contract HR hires be converted to permanent employees?
Yes, contract HR hires can certainly be converted to permanent employees. This practice is quite common and is often referred to as “temp-to-perm” or “contract-to-hire”. It allows both the employer and the employee to assess fit and suitability before making a long-term commitment.
There are several factors to consider when converting a contract worker to a permanent position:
- Performance: The contract period can serve as a trial period to evaluate the worker’s performance, skills, and fit within the organisation.
- Business Needs: Consider whether the need for this role is likely to be ongoing. If the role was initially contract due to a temporary increase in workload, it might not make sense to convert it to a permanent position.
- Budget: Ensure that the budget allows for the addition of a permanent role, considering not just salary but also benefits and other costs associated with permanent employees.
- Legal Considerations: Be sure to adhere to any laws or regulations regarding contract work and permanent employment in your jurisdiction. It’s also crucial to review the terms of the initial contract agreement to ensure there are no restrictions or stipulations related to conversion to a permanent role.
- Candidate’s Interest: Lastly, the contract worker must also be interested in becoming a permanent employee. Some individuals prefer contract work for its flexibility, so it’s important to have an open conversation about their career goals and preferences.
Remember to conduct this process transparently and fairly, providing clear communication about the potential for permanent employment from the beginning of the contract period.
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PEEQ is a specialist HR Recruitment Agency based in London. We partner with CEOs and business leaders to recruit high calibre HR professionals aligned to their purpose, who take ownership of employee wellbeing and enable our clients to achieve their business goals.
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The average fill rate amongst HR Recruitment Agencies is 46%, but at PEEQ our average fill rate sits above 90%, So you are twice as likely to make a hire if you choose PEEQ.
This is due to two reasons:
Firstly, we only partner with our clients on an exclusive basis, so we ‘own the responsibility’
Secondly, we don’t employ recruiters. Instead, we work with trusted and proven freelance HR recruiters, to hire for our clients.
We give them the tools and infrastructure to be successful, and the rest is down to their magic and experience. Our Associates are not employed by us and only get paid for making a successful hire.
This makes them incredibly tenacious and committed to finding the best talent, which is why our fill rate sits above 90%, compared to the industry average of 46%.
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