Temp-to-hire trend strengthens in uncertain economy

September 27th, 2007

For all the talk of flexible work arrangements to attract and retain employees, corporations are tapping into flex work arrangements of their own through temp-to-hire labor.

Though this try-before-you-buy concept is hardly new, Boston recruiters tasked with balancing skills shortages with an uncertain economy are compelled to re-examine the temp-to-hire trend.

“Companies want flexibility with long-term employment commitments these days,” said Ed Diamond, principal of Snelling Staffing Services’ Boston offices. “It makes sense to bring in somebody on a temp-to-perm basis. If it works out, the person more than makes up for the placement fee.”

It more than makes sense, according to Robert Lopes, president and CEO of Veritude, a Boston-based provider of talent acquisition and management services.

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