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"Contractors are too expensive" Yes, I agree. Contractors are expensive when used in the wrong way. How can contractors help you? 💻 Specialists within their field. 📝 Help you get projects set up the right way 🥇 Get projects over the line (If you haven't used them at the beginning!) 📮 Deliverable mindset (otherwise they won't get paid) 🌪 "Shit hits the fan" specialists 😐 No-nonsense - get the job done. Utilise contractors in the right way, at the right time and for the right amount of time and I promise you... You will see the value.

Are you weighing the pros and cons of contract engineers versus permanent staff? 🤔 Here's a breakdown for you. Contract engineers offer a temporary solution tailored to specific projects. Their experience and expertise mean they can hit the ground running, making them ideal for short-term needs or when you require a specialised skill set that doesn't exist within your organisation. On the other hand, permanent staff are the pillars of your company's culture and long-term success. They provide stability, help maintain institutional knowledge, and can be more invested in your company's future. Plus, their continuous development can propel your company's capabilities forward. However, this isn't an either/or situation. The best strategy often involves a blend of both, giving you the flexibility of contractors along with the stability of permanent employees. Each business will have unique needs, so consider factors like budget, project duration, and company culture when deciding. How do you balance your team's composition? Share your insights below! #EngineeringTeams #ContractVsPermanent #WorkforceStrategy

At Rarekind our Engineering team is noticing a shift. There is a surge of Engineering contract roles. This trend got me thinking about the many perks that come with being a contractor ⬇ 🚴♂️ Flexibility: Contractors enjoy a heightened level of control over their work schedules, granting them the freedom to tailor their work-life balance to their preferences. 🔆 Variety of Work: One of the most appealing aspects of contracting is the diversity of projects it offers. Helping to keep work engaging and fosters the continuous development of valuable skills. ✈ Higher Earnings: Traditionally, contractors command higher rates than their full-time counterparts, providing them with the potential to boost their income. 💥 Networking: Perhaps my favourite benefit, contract work provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of clients and industry professionals. This extensive network can open doors to exciting prospects and invaluable connections. 👨💻 Skills Development: With different clients and a wide array of projects, contractors are constantly exposed to new challenges. Perfect for ground for skill enhancement and upskilling. While contract work may not align with everyone's preferred work model, it's essential to recognise that it's far from a bleak choice. Instead, it brims with abundant opportunities waiting to be seized. Fancy jumping into the world of contracting, Get in touch to discuss our current Engineering opportunities! #engineeringrecruitment #contractorengineers #permvscontract

Are you weighing the pros and cons of contract engineers versus permanent staff? 🤔 Here's a breakdown for you. Contract engineers offer a temporary solution tailored to specific projects. Their experience and expertise mean they can hit the ground running, making them ideal for short-term needs or when you require a specialised skill set that doesn't exist within your organisation. On the other hand, permanent staff are the pillars of your company's culture and long-term success. They provide stability, help maintain institutional knowledge, and can be more invested in your company's future. Plus, their continuous development can propel your company's capabilities forward. However, this isn't an either/or situation. The best strategy often involves a blend of both, giving you the flexibility of contractors along with the stability of permanent employees. Each business will have unique needs, so consider factors like budget, project duration, and company culture when deciding. How do you balance your team's composition? Share your insights below! #EngineeringTeams #ContractVsPermanent #WorkforceStrategy

Maintaining contact between trades is essential to being a contractor. You won't have all the answers but you need to know where to find them, who and what to ask. Then you need to make sure that everyone has all of the relevant information, your team cannot be operating in silos as each piece of the project will impact another. This means staying on top of all aspects of the job and having trades you can trust AND that trust you.

Stepping out of permanent employment and into the world of contracting can be a big change - It can often require learning a host of new skills to remain competitive and find success. Are you a technical contractor looking to thrive in your next venture? Here's how: https://lnkd.in/dBPngE8 #ContractWork #Engineering #Contracting #Work

What's the WORST that could happen when you start working with a contractor? At the end of the day, this is unique to the relationship you have with the contractor and the scope of your work together. Especially if you're planning to work on recurring or multiple projects together, here's my best piece of advice for creating a contract that will protect both of you... Go on a date! Yup. Schedule a date to talk about alllllllll the possible ways the contract could go wrong. This is so much easier to do when the relationship is new and filled with energy! And, trust me, mapping out all the things that could go wrong and building out contract language to protect you both will make your working relationship even more impactful to your business! Here are some things to talk about: - What happens if you ghost me? - What happens if I don't pay you? - What happens if the quality of work isn't as expected? - What happens if one of us makes an error that costs the other one $? - What will we do if one of us gets ill? #HiringTips #Contractors #KeepWhatYouEarn

Does your company struggle to find #EngineeringContractors? These 6 tips about the #EngineeringServices industry will help you find great contracting talent. #JoinerServices #ContractEngineering #ContractEngineers #Contractors

⚡ Contractor Myths Busted: #3 - "Our application is too complex. A Contractor will take too long to get up to speed" ⚡ Contractors do not have superpowers, but what they do have are a very particular set of skills- skills acquired over a very long career, skills that make them able to be effective quickly on virtually any project (Quote: Liam Neeson... kind of! ) 🎬 ✅ Contractors are highly accustomed to swapping between projects, jumping in halfway, and getting up to speed quickly. ✅ They know that each day they are not productive represents a significant cost to their client, and their professionalism means they seek to minimise lost days and demonstrate their value as quickly as possible. ✅ Contractors have a wealth of specialist knowledge and this in-depth understanding and vast commercial experience make them more than capable of adding value and understanding your domain, and quickly. ✅ Generally speaking, this is not their first rodeo. They have jumped onto new projects and ramped up quickly time and time again. It is a skill they have honed over time, across varying domains and different applications/platforms. ✅ Sometimes, in the days leading up to a contract start date, a contractor may be happy to familiarise themselves with documentation, your domain, project specifics, etc, and can do this before getting started allowing them to be effective even more quickly. For a conversation about engaging contractors and the vital role they could play in your upcoming projects, please feel free to give me a shout: 📞 02896 935 509   📧 j.johnston@mcsgroup.jobs

Working as a contractor for government agencies is a challenging job that involves a continuous, step-by-step journey,A whole lot of registrations,norms to full fill etc.Contractors often have to navigate a complex chain of command. This requires patience and diligence, as contractors must continue to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities while waiting for necessary approvals or responses from various levels of the bureaucracy. Additionally, no matter how capable the proprietor is in their field, the allotment of work is primarily based on specific eligibility criteria. One key criterion is similar work experience, which is often measured in terms of the monetary value of previous projects. This means that even highly skilled individuals must demonstrate relevant experience to be considered for new contracts.