Contractor Recruitment Guide
In today's business landscape, organisations are continuously seeking ways to optimise their workforce and stay agile in the face of changing demands. Contractors can support businesses in meeting project deadlines, covering peaks in demand, addressing skills gaps, and minimising staff costs.
Contractors are best known for their specialised expertise, flexibility, and offer a unique value proposition - but with differing expectations from permanent employers, tailoring your recruitment strategy is key to attracting and retaining the best temporary talent.
What's inside: your guide to temporary and contract recruitment
Robert Walters has gathered insights from contract professionals and experts in temporary recruitment for a comprehensive guide on UK contractor recruitment for employers.
Survey data from contractors and those who employ them
- Uncover key findings drawn from surveys completed by contractors and those who employ them.
Insights from experts in interim, temporary and contract recruitment
- Advice on contract hiring and retention from experts at our temporary recruitment agency.
- Insight into hiring trends across markets
Advice for navigating IR35
- A guide for employers unsure how to navigate IR35 when it comes to contract recruitment.
Contract pay rate tables
Drawn from our Salary Survey, discover accurate daily contract pay rates for in-demand temporary positions across the following disciplines:
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