When people talk about IT contract staffing, the first benefit that pops up is almost always the cost-effectiveness or affordability. It doesn’t matter whether you’re outsourcing routine work overseas or bringing in a local specialist for a complex project – the cost benefits practically jump off the page. Money is great, but it isn’t everything. Let’s take a look at…

Contract engineering positions used to be difficult to fill. Skilled engineers wanted the stability of a regular 9-5 job. Businesses wanted the dependability of a long-term employee. Engineering contracting was primarily used for entry-level positions at the bottom and high-priced consultants at the top. There wasn’t much in the middle. Evaluating Engineering Temp Agency Credentials. That has changed in a…

These days, as more and more companies switch to a project-based workflow, skilled engineers are in high demand. Finding the right temp engineer is like hitting the jackpot. More often than not, the search starts with an engineering temp agency. Evaluating an engineering temp agency after they help you fill a position is easy enough – all you have to…

Thinking about making contract engineering positions part of your long-term business strategy? You’re not alone. In today’s economy, flexibility is important to organizations and employees alike – contract engineering gives both parties access to exactly what they need. For employers, the ability to hire a qualified engineer on a short-term basis makes it easier (and more affordable) to take on…

One of the most common questions we get asked here is about the regular contractor hourly rate. Employers who have never used a staffing firm before want to know what they should expect to pay to recruit top talent. Engineers and programmers working as salaried or hourly employees want to know how contract rates stack up. The truth is that…

There has never been a better time to be an employer looking to hire engineers on a temporary basis. The rise of remote work, improvements in communication technology, and changes to the labor market have made contract engineering a viable option for a much larger segment of the population than ever before. Contract engineering solutions are now more affordable and…

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There’s nothing fun about an economic recession, but if history has shown us anything, it’s that business downturn does not last forever, and that, though many of the doors you have grown accustomed to will close, other, new ones will open. For forward-thinking business owners and HR departments, one of those newly opened doors is improved access to contract engineering…