When you are a client looking for staff, the question comes up: do I choose flexible or permanent staff? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Demt-flex lists them for a permanent employee.
What does a permanent employee entail?
What exactly is meant by a permanent employee? This is an employee on a permanent contract: a contract for an indefinite period of time with no end date. The contract is in effect until either party terminates it. With a temporary contract, the duration is fixed and ends after that date. When hiring a permanent employee, a probationary period applies. During this, either party can terminate the working relationship without cause. Often an employee is given a number of temporary contracts before he or she is offered a permanent contract.
Find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of flexible staff for your business.
What are the benefits of permanent staff for employers?
- You have more stability and security
A permanent employee is often with the company for a longer period of time. This makes permanent staff more stable for the company and the schedule. In addition, customers, for example, are thus dealing with a familiar and steady face, which can inspire more trust.
- You can invest (faster) in employee development and training
When you know an employee will be with your company longer, you are more likely to choose to invest more in staff development and training. After all, you know that you will benefit from that growth because the permanent employee will continue to work for you.
- Employees tend to be more loyal
There is often more loyalty from the permanent employee as well. He or she has been rewarded for the work with a permanent contract, and is therefore happy to commit to the company where he or she works. Flexible staff visit multiple companies and therefore may feel less of a bond with the company.
- You have a strong position in recruitment
A permanent contract is an important aspect for potential employees when they apply for a job. Thus, it puts you one step ahead in recruitment.
What are the disadvantages of a permanent employee for clients?
- There is less flexibility
You can't terminate a permanent contract just like that. There is a notice period and all kinds of legal rules for the reason for termination. After all, as an employer, you need a good reason to fire a permanent employee.
- It is often more expensive
A permanent contract often comes with a variety of fringe benefits that can make a permanent employee more expensive for you as a company than flexible staff. It is up to you to make that trade-off.
- There is less room for negotiation
The salary and working conditions of the permanent employee may be fixed in a collective bargaining agreement or in the employment contract. This makes negotiations on them more difficult.
- You can make higher demands
When you choose a permanent employee, as a client you want to make sure it is the right person. Therefore, your requirements for staff at that time may be higher than when hiring flexible employees. Not always can candidates meet your expectations, which makes the choice more difficult.
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