Professional Contracting is a common practice for companies seeking specialised skills and expertise on a short-term or project basis, to cover staff shortages, fulfill resource requirements for a defined project, or interim resource during change or a long recruitment process. As a resourcing tool, it offers flexibility and cost-effectiveness compared to hiring permanent employees, and is an all-up cost.

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Professional Contracting is a "just-in-time" talent acquisition service, as the requirements are often driven by an urgent need, a resignation, or more likely in today's market, a desire to implement change as quickly as possible. 

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Specific advantages of engaging a Professional Contractor are that despite what is often touted in the media, it is a very cost effective way to bring talent into your organisation without expensive employment costs and commitments, because the cost is "all-up" with no surprises. Employment today is expensive with all the additional costs added in recent years. A Professional Contracting approach also allows you to target specific skills that you may need, such as for a project, a change in your staffing structure, skills to meet a change in your market, testing a new direction for your business, a "try before you buy" approach, or simply any area where you can achieve short term benefits for long-term gain! It offers great flexibility and is a powerful resourcing tool that allows your business to either move quickly or maintain your existing path.

 

Here's a brief overview of how professional contracting works:

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1. Contractual Agreement: The contracting process begins with the negotiation of a contract between your organisation and us. The contract outlines the scope of work, project duration, deliverables, payment terms, and any other relevant terms and conditions. We handle all this.

2. Payment: Professional Contractors typically are charged out at an agreed-upon hourly or daily rate. The all-up rate includes the rate to the contractor, plus our fee. We invoice you for each agreed period for the term of the contract.

3. Work Arrangements: Professional Contractors may work on-site or more often now, work remotely - or a hybrid approach, a combination of both.

4. Relationship Management: It's a 3-way relationship. We  maintain regular communication with the both you and the contractor to ensure assignment objectives are met.