Challenge:
Our long-term client is a leader in higher education and is building out her MarTech team. She reached out to discuss a position she was approved to hire for in January 2025. During the conversation, we learned she was highly concerned about waiting until January because she had three critical projects to deliver in December, and very little bandwidth. But her hands were tied on FTE budgets until 2025.
Approach:
We reviewed her timeline and budget and recommended shifting to a skilled contract hire, that had the potential to convert upon budget approval in 2025. Thus alleviating the immediate business impact that the wait caused.
Contract-to-Hire Solution:
- This model supports scalable growth while minimizing traditional full-time employee (FTE) costs, leading to significant budget savings.
- Delivered immediate relief for the hiring manager by successfully placing a qualified candidate in just 22 days—our top priority.
- Projects will be delivered on time which promotes customer confidence and satisfaction
- Boosts hiring confidence; by starting with a contract model, the hiring manager and candidate can evaluate their compatibility before transitioning to a permanent employment relationship.
Hiring Manager Feedback:
- “How am I to decide between the two finalists? My team and I absolutely love them both!” (a great problem to have!)
Michelle Quinn is Associate Vice President, HireMinds Marketing recruiting division where she specializes in perm, contract, and contract-to-hire recruiting across marketing, sales, design, content/copy and project management.