Temporary vs Permanent Hiring: What’s Right for Your Business in 2025?
Temporary vs Permanent Hiring
Recruiting the right people is never easy; especially now.
With shifting workloads, labour shortages, and an unpredictable economy, many industrial businesses including our clients are asking the same question:
Do we stick to permanent hires, or should we go down the temporary route?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But if you are aware of the strengths of both options, you can build a workforce that’s more flexible, more productive, and ready for whatever 2025 throws at you.
Why Temporary Staff Might Suit Your Operation:
Sometimes you just need people... and fast. That’s where temporary recruitment shines.
Whether it’s a last-minute job or a seasonal peak, temp staff give you the ability to scale your workforce up (or down) without any long-term commitments.
Why companies hire temporary staff:
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Speed: Need someone tomorrow? We’ve got people who can start within 24–48 hours.
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Flexibility: Cover staff holidays, boost teams during busy spells, or plug unexpected gaps.
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Lower risk: No permanent contracts, no long onboarding, no stress if it doesn’t work out.
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Cost control: No pensions, sick pay, or additional benefits, just the hours worked.
- Time saving: You don't have to take the time to read CVs and screen applicants as we do that for you.
Best for:
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Sudden surges in workload
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One-off projects or contracts
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Sickness or holiday cover
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Roles with high turnover or lower skill requirements
Why Permanent Staff Might Suit Your Operation:
Of course, not every role can be filled short-term.
When you’re thinking about long-term growth, training, and culture, permanent staff are the way to go. These are the people who’ll learn your systems, mentor others, and stick with you through the ups and downs.
Why companies choose permanent hiring:
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Stronger loyalty & engagement: People invest more when they know they’re here to stay.
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Room to grow: You can train, promote, and shape a team that fits your business.
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Consistency: A solid core team creates stability and protects key processes.
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Cultural fit: Permanent hires help define and uphold your company values.
Best for:
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Skilled or technical roles
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Supervisors, managers, or key decision-makers
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Business-critical operations
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Teams you want to build and keep for the long haul
Is a Mix of Both a Viable Option?
In 2025, most smart businesses aren’t picking just one route, they’re blending both.
They build a strong core team of permanent staff, and then bring in temporary workers when things ramp up or shift unexpectedly. It’s the best of both worlds.
Why a hybrid hiring strategy works:
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You stay agile without sacrificing quality
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Costs stay predictable
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You reduce burnout for permanent staff
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You tap into a bigger, more diverse talent pool
Need a Bit of Guidance?
Whether you’re planning ahead for growth or urgently need hands on deck, we can help you make the right call.
We work with many businesses to find the right mix of temp and perm staff, with recruitment that’s fast, flexible, and tailored to your needs.
Get in touch with us. Let’s talk about what your team needs in 2025, and how we can help you get there.