The business world constantly changes, and accounting teams must be agile to keep pace. The traditional full-time, permanent hires model may not always meet the dynamic needs of growing or evolving organizations. Adaptable, flexible finance and accounting teams offer a competitive advantage — from driving business growth to adhering to new regulations.
Here are notable ways contract-to-hire staffing solutions help organizations stay ahead in a fast-paced, ever-changing business environment.
A bad hire can be a costly and disruptive mistake, especially in accounting roles where a good cultural fit is critical to teamwork and impacts accuracy, retention and morale.
Close to 75% of employers admit to having hired the wrong person for a position, and the average financial toll of each bad hire is $18,700.
The traditional hiring process relies on limited interactions and secondhand references, leaving the door open for surprises down the line. In contrast, the contract-to-hire model reduces the risk of bad hires by giving you more time to assess the fit. Before committing long-term, you gain firsthand experience of the candidate’s performance and team dynamics.
From crafting and posting job listings to conducting interviews and checking references, the time and effort required to find the right full-time hire can be significant. This is especially true when hiring specialized finance and accounting roles where competition for top candidates can be fierce.
The contract-to-hire model is a more streamlined, efficient and cost-effective solution. By tapping into the staffing company’s extensive network of prescreened and qualified candidates, your team has faster and easier access to talented professionals to meet their immediate needs.
It also allows you to scale your teams up or down as needed, which can be invaluable during growth, seasonality or other demand fluctuations.
The contract-to-hire approach gives you adequate time to experience a candidate’s fit within the team dynamic.
Rather than relying on a resume and an interview, you can see how well they collaborate in real-world scenarios, observe their communication style and test their problem-solving skills.
This informed decision-making maximizes the likelihood of a strong cultural fit and aligns expectations, leading to more successful, productive hires.
A contract-to-hire model is a flexible approach that helps reduce hiring risk, saves time and money and lets you gain insights into a candidate’s fit. At Century Group, we have deep expertise and a vast network of candidates to help our clients optimize their staffing strategies. We work closely with you to understand your unique needs and identify top-tier candidates who can deliver immediate impact and long-term value.
If your finance or accounting team is facing challenges with scaling, meeting evolving demands, or ensuring the right cultural fit, connect with our team today.
