A staffing requirement can look very different depending on what is happening inside the business. Cover for an unexpected absence calls for a different response from a vacancy where an employer wants to see a candidate at work before making a permanent appointment, while an established long-term role brings another set of considerations.

Orchard Professional Solutions supports employers through temporary, Temp to Perm and permanent recruitment. Based in Beverley, the independent, family-owned recruitment company works with employers across manufacturing, construction, logistics and office and admin recruitment, giving businesses several ways to approach different hiring needs.

Start With the Requirement Rather Than the Contract Type

The most suitable recruitment route depends on what the employer needs the person to do and how long that need is expected to last. A business covering an absence, assessing a candidate in the working environment before direct employment or filling an established permanent position is making three different hiring decisions.