“Contract work is not limited to entry-level office support roles. Professionals at all levels and various sectors are working on a temporary basis,” said Chris Mead, Regional Director of Hays in Singapore and Malaysia.
“We are seeing employers engage contract workers as a long-term solution to their staffing needs and candidates are making the most of this trend as there are many advantages for them too.”
Some benefits for candidates considering contract work include the ability to advance their skills and career on their own terms, attain work-life balance, and to increase their earning potential.
Employers, on the other hand, are able to hire particular expertise when needed for special projects. This supports the business’s permanent workforce, thereby increasing productivity. Employers can also use contract workers on a trial basis to test their ability and assess their compatibility with the organisation.
An added benefit of using contract workers is that they can be engaged and released at short notice, which can help organisations address challenging times in their business schedules.
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