Ever feel like hiring full-time employees is like committing to a long-term lease when all you need is a short-term rental? That’s where contingent staffing comes in. It’s the agile, cost-effective way to build a workforce that flexes with your business needs. Gone are the days when businesses relied solely on traditional employees. The modern workforce is shifting fast. And…

You’ve snagged the contract job. Congratulations! But now…doubt creeps in. Maybe the gig isn’t what you expected. Maybe a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has landed in your lap. Maybe you’ve decided that having health insurance was really important after all. Whatever the reason, you’re itching to jump ship. But can you leave a contract assignment early? Contracts are legally binding agreements. Breaking…

You took a contract job because it paid well and seemed like a great opportunity. But now as the end date approaches, a sense of dread is settling in. What happens when the contract ends? Will you be able to collect unemployment benefits to hold you over until you land your next gig? The short answer is: it depends. Eligibility…

If you’ve been scratching your head wondering what exactly a W2 contract entails, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll break it down for you in a way that’s easy to understand! Understanding the Basics First things first, let’s define what a W2 contract job is. In a nutshell, it’s a unique employment setup where you work as a contractor…

You’ve probably heard the buzz about contract work lately. More and more people are ditching the 9-to-5 grind in favor of the flexibility and variety that contract jobs offer. But one big question looms: do contract jobs actually come with any benefits? The short answer is: it depends. But don’t click away just yet! There’s a lot more to the…

The right contract staffing strategy can greatly increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your hiring efforts, but like anything in life worth doing, execution is key. How Engineering Contract Agencies Support Innovation. Here are 5 simple contract staffing tips you can use before signing on the dotted line. Think Strategically Before making any type of hiring decision, it’s important to…

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…

“Can a company hire a contractor direct?” We get asked this question from time to time here at Expect, so I thought we’d focus today’s blog on it. The short answer is yes, but a better question to ask is whether your company should hire a contractor direct, and the answer to that depends on your access to quality candidates,…