Building a Dynamic Workforce: Unleashing the Power of Permanent, Contract, and Interim Hires
In recent years, there has been significant discussion surrounding the importance of adopting an agile approach to business processes. Yet this ideology should not be limited to the way in which projects and other operations are carried out. Instead, by taking a new look at how staffing is managed, companies in the tech sector and beyond can effectively respond to changing demands and optimise their use of resources using agile and flexible talent.
Talent Scarcity In The Tech Industry
It's no secret that right now, there are key skills shortages across the tech sector, and those professionals with the right knowledge and experience are subsequently finding themselves in very high demand. For employers looking to secure this kind of talent, the race is on to beat their rival organisations to attract and retain the people they need in order to make their business objectives a reality.
One way to circumnavigate this particular battle is to rethink the composition of the workforce. Whereas once it was the norm to have a majority of permanent employees, now it could make more sense to bring in a higher proportion of temporary contractors and interim hires. Not only can this allow any organisation to fill any short-term skills gaps, but it can also offer them the agility to quickly move on to the next business challenge, delivering a new roster of candidates with the right knowledge and experience. It goes without saying that in a fast-paced tech market, this ability to pivot can offer an enterprise a distinctive competitive edge over its rivals.
“Research published by Wiley in January 2023 found 69% of companies suffer from a substantial skills gap. To correct this, 41% of the HR professionals surveyed said they use contractors.”(1)
A Value-Based Solution
Switching to a blend of permanent, contract, and interim hires can also deliver some significant fiscal savings. Consider the cost of a recruitment drive. In addition to the time involved in finding, screening, and interviewing the right candidates, which will naturally impact on the productivity and efficiency of the affected departments, there is also a very real cost implication in the process.
Contrast this with the ability to simply identify the skills needed in order to achieve a business objective or project, and then have the ideal personnel brought in ready to start work without delay. When the project in question is over, should the skills no longer be essential to the organisation, these personnel can simply be replaced seamlessly with those who are ready to help take the business in its next direction. The result is not only less stress and disruption for all involved, but also greater efficiency, and, ultimately, better results.
Strategic Staffing For Now And The Future
This latest addition to the portfolio of winning recruitment strategies already has its own name. Known as strategic staffing, this approach takes careful planning in order for it to achieve optimal results, with the leadership team required to map out the intended progress of their organisation against the skills needed to make it happen. Any capabilities that are not presently available in the current workforce can then be brought in at the right time, via a blend of permanent, contract and interim tech personnel.
Permanent staff should be those who can bring expertise that will add value to the business over the long term and should include a focus on the "soft skills" such as leadership, great communication, and the ability to work well with others. Contract staff are ideal for particular projects, such as a digital transformation phase, where they can plug short term skills or knowledge gaps, and interim staff are an excellent option to cover exceptionally busy periods.
Partner With An Expert: The Modern Day Solutions Partner
Discover how strategic staffing can transform your organisation by partnering with an expert in delivering high calibre tech talent. At Addition+, we understand the challenge of creating recruitment strategies that work and our commitment lies in matching top-notch individuals with the perfect positions, ensuring optimal career prospects for all.
We are committed to helping you identify and take the right steps to ensure successful project completion. Contact Addition+ today to unlock the full potential of your tech transformation project.
Call us: 0330 024 2273 I Email us: hello@additionsolutions.co.uk
Talent Scarcity In The Tech Industry
It's no secret that right now, there are key skills shortages across the tech sector, and those professionals with the right knowledge and experience are subsequently finding themselves in very high demand. For employers looking to secure this kind of talent, the race is on to beat their rival organisations to attract and retain the people they need in order to make their business objectives a reality.
One way to circumnavigate this particular battle is to rethink the composition of the workforce. Whereas once it was the norm to have a majority of permanent employees, now it could make more sense to bring in a higher proportion of temporary contractors and interim hires. Not only can this allow any organisation to fill any short-term skills gaps, but it can also offer them the agility to quickly move on to the next business challenge, delivering a new roster of candidates with the right knowledge and experience. It goes without saying that in a fast-paced tech market, this ability to pivot can offer an enterprise a distinctive competitive edge over its rivals.
“Research published by Wiley in January 2023 found 69% of companies suffer from a substantial skills gap. To correct this, 41% of the HR professionals surveyed said they use contractors.”(1)
A Value-Based Solution
Switching to a blend of permanent, contract, and interim hires can also deliver some significant fiscal savings. Consider the cost of a recruitment drive. In addition to the time involved in finding, screening, and interviewing the right candidates, which will naturally impact on the productivity and efficiency of the affected departments, there is also a very real cost implication in the process.
Contrast this with the ability to simply identify the skills needed in order to achieve a business objective or project, and then have the ideal personnel brought in ready to start work without delay. When the project in question is over, should the skills no longer be essential to the organisation, these personnel can simply be replaced seamlessly with those who are ready to help take the business in its next direction. The result is not only less stress and disruption for all involved, but also greater efficiency, and, ultimately, better results.
Strategic Staffing For Now And The Future
This latest addition to the portfolio of winning recruitment strategies already has its own name. Known as strategic staffing, this approach takes careful planning in order for it to achieve optimal results, with the leadership team required to map out the intended progress of their organisation against the skills needed to make it happen. Any capabilities that are not presently available in the current workforce can then be brought in at the right time, via a blend of permanent, contract and interim tech personnel.
Permanent staff should be those who can bring expertise that will add value to the business over the long term and should include a focus on the "soft skills" such as leadership, great communication, and the ability to work well with others. Contract staff are ideal for particular projects, such as a digital transformation phase, where they can plug short term skills or knowledge gaps, and interim staff are an excellent option to cover exceptionally busy periods.
Partner With An Expert: The Modern Day Solutions Partner
Discover how strategic staffing can transform your organisation by partnering with an expert in delivering high calibre tech talent. At Addition+, we understand the challenge of creating recruitment strategies that work and our commitment lies in matching top-notch individuals with the perfect positions, ensuring optimal career prospects for all.
We are committed to helping you identify and take the right steps to ensure successful project completion. Contact Addition+ today to unlock the full potential of your tech transformation project.
Call us: 0330 024 2273 I Email us: hello@additionsolutions.co.uk