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Deciding who to hire for an open position at your company can be very difficult. No matter how many people you interview, or how in-depth you research a person, there is no guarantee that the hire will pan out and be with you long-term. Because of this, an argument has come about that asks how you should fill an open position. Should it be done using a temporary hire or a direct hire? We will take a look at both sides below.

Make it a Temporary Hire

Some business professionals, including those working in human resource departments, will argue adamantly for filling an open position using a temporary hire. The main reason for this is that companies can use temporary hires to their advantage. A temporary hire does not have to be provided health benefits through the company, only needs to be hired when the company requires extra help and can be removed from the position when the project is complete.

Another added benefit of a temporary hire is that the staffing agency you use will do all of the legwork for you. This means that you do not have to read through hundreds of resumes, sit through countless interviews, or spend time posting job ads. The staffing firm will remove a lot of the overhead from the process and even help the company save time and money.

Possibly the most important benefit of hiring a temporary worker is that you can test the employee for a specific amount of time. If you only require their help for a month, then so be it. But, if you want to eventually offer the temporary worker a full-time spot with your company, the time they are working for you can be a test period without them knowing it.

Make it a Direct Hire

What is the difference between a temporary hire and a direct hire? A direct hire is a hire made to fill an open position at a company without the use of a staffing agency. This means that the company will need to conduct the entire hiring process on their own, from posting the job ad to sifting through the resumes to conducting the interviews to making the offer of employment.

When making a direct hire, you are involved in the entire process, which many companies prefer. The reason for this is that they are responsible for researching the potential employee and learning about their background. If the employee turns out to be a bad hire, it is on the company and no other entity. If the hire is a good one, the company is the reason for the success.

Choosing between a temporary hire and a direct hire can be difficult, but as we have outlined, it looks as though using a temporary hire to fill an open position is the best way to go.