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What is contract to hire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A contract to hire, also known as \u2018temp to hire,\u2019 is a type of employment agreement that begins as a temporary or contract position but has the potential to become a permanent job after a specified period. This approach is often used by employers to evaluate a worker’s performance and fit within the company before committing to a full-time, permanent employment offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a contract to hire position?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A contract to hire position is a type of job arrangement where an individual is initially hired on a temporary contract with the possibility of being offered a permanent position at the end of the trial period. Typically, this initial phase involves the employee working as a contractor, often sourced through a staffing agency rather than directly by the hiring company. The duration of this period varies, but it generally spans from a few months up to a year.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How does contract to hire work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is how this type of employment agreement typically works: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Initial agreement: <\/strong>The employer and the employee enter into an agreement where the employee is hired for a temporary period, which can range from a few months to a year. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Working phase: <\/strong>During this phase, the individual performs tasks and responsibilities like a regular employee. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Evaluation: <\/strong>During the contract period, the employer evaluates the employee’s performance, skills, and how well they integrate with the team. Simultaneously, the employee gets a chance to understand the role of the work environment and decide if it aligns with their career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Decision to hire (or not):<\/strong> At the end of the contract period, the employer decides whether to offer the employee a permanent position based on the previous evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Transition: <\/strong>If the decision is positive, the employee transitions to a permanent status, often with changes in benefits<\/a> and employment terms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Contract to hire vs. direct hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Some of the key differences between contract to hire and direct hire<\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n

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