Contractor Hire - Why You Should Consider Using An Agency
There are times when a business needs to hire an outside contractor. A busy period or a specialist project is sometimes not enough to warrant a full-time employee and a contractor is a flexible and easy way to solve an immediate, but not ongoing problem. There are agencies well versed in contractor etiquette and it pays to use their expertise.
An organization can benefit immensely from hiring a contractor through an agency, particularly if they are hiring for the first time. Of course, it pays to do some research into which agency to use. It is advisable to go through an agency with experience in the field the business is involved in. It is also essential that the agency is up to speed with the latest rules and regulations and that they are honest and upfront about margins and contract rates.
Every agency has a database of contractors at its disposal, as well as the knowledge required to get the right person for the job. The hirer doesn’t have this advantage and could find it difficult knowing where to look. The agency would never pass on a contractor without first performing the necessary checks. It will have a list of criteria the contractor must fulfill including proof of identity, VAT registration certificate and a company registered office address. Once satisfied, the agency will release the contractor to its client. This saves the hirer a lot of work and saves time and money too.
It can happen that there are several contractors available and in this case the agency will collect the relevant resumes and email them to the organization. A reputable agency will offer his experience and comments about the prospective contractor. If asked, he can even organize the interviews and attend them to give his informed opinion.
The next step after the contractor has been chosen is to agree terms and to make sure a contract is signed. It is the agency’s role to make sure this happens quickly and smoothly and he acts as a mediator between the two parties. On occasion, the agent will visit the site to make sure everyone is happy. If a renewal looks likely, the agency will pre-empt this and draw up a new or extended contract. It is the agency’s job to take all the risk and hassle out of the hiring process and let the client get on with his work.
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