When budgets are tight, organizations often resort to hiring freezes or halting headcount increases. This year, many have faced such constraints due to volatile social, political, and economic conditions. Despite these challenges, the workload for communications and marketing teams remains substantial. Interim or contract recruitment can provide immediate resources without adding to permanent headcount. Interim managers, with their expertise and experience, can quickly make an impact, whether by backfilling roles, supporting change programs, or upskilling team members. VMA GROUP offers a high-caliber shortlist of candidates across various sectors to support your team promptly.
Benefits of Hiring an Interim or Contractor
Highly Skilled Professionals
Training a new permanent employee may not be feasible when a team is understaffed or requires assistance for specific projects. Interim and contract professionals bring a wealth of skills and experience, offering immediate help. They can introduce fresh perspectives and suggest new approaches, while also upskilling the team in ways previously unachieved. VMA GROUP has been placing communications and marketing interim and contract professionals for over 45 years, ensuring access to top-quality talent from an extensive network.
Speed to Market
The nature of interim and contract support means candidates are often immediately available or have short notice periods. While hiring permanent employees can take months, interim and contract professionals provide quick support. VMA GROUP’s network of communications and marketing professionals is ready to start work immediately, offering talent that fits your organization’s needs at short notice.
More Cost Effective
Unlike permanent employees, hiring day-rate interims or contractors avoids additional employment costs such as employer’s NI, training costs, holiday pay, sickness leave, and bonuses. This allows organizations to meet their needs without a significant financial burden. If you’re unsure about how day rates compare to salaries, VMA GROUP’s Day Rate Calculator can help determine costs.
Low Risk and Flexibility
Engaging with an interim or contractor allows for precise needs-based contracts, whether short or long-term, part or full-time, with flexibility to extend or terminate agreements at short notice. This flexibility ensures that contracts are less burdensome if a project stalls or is canceled.
If interim or contract support seems like the best option for your team in the current climate, VMA GROUP can help you find the best talent for your organization. With an extensive network of experienced professionals ready to start work swiftly, VMA GROUP can provide a candidate shortlist within 48 hours of receiving a brief, whether for communications or marketing roles. To discuss your interim and contract hiring requirements, don’t hesitate to get in contact today.
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