🧠 Permanent vs Temporary Staffing: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Hiring the right people is critical to your company’s success, but it’s not just about 'who' you hire, it’s also about 'how' you hire them.
At Cooper Golding, we work with a wide range of manufacturing, engineering, and business support clients across North Devon and the wider South West.
“Should I hire someone permanently or bring in temp staff?”
The short answer?
It depends on your business needs, goals, and current challenges. Let’s break down the key differences, and the benefits of both, so you can make the right decision for your team...
🔧 What Is Permanent Staffing?
Permanent roles are exactly that — long-term, stable employment contracts between you and the employee, usually with benefits, structured hours, and a long-term growth path.
✅ Benefits of Permanent Staffing:
1. Stronger Commitment & Loyalty
Permanent staff are more likely to invest in the business, stick around longer, and contribute to your company culture.
2. Deeper Product & Process Knowledge
Ideal for technical roles where consistent knowledge of systems, machinery, or business processes is essential.
3. Long-Term Cost Efficiency
While upfront hiring costs can be higher, long-term employees reduce turnover, retraining, and lost productivity.
4. Attract Top Talent
Permanent roles are more appealing to skilled professionals in engineering or business support who want security and career progression.
🔁 What Is Temporary Staffing?
Temporary staffing involves hiring employees for a fixed period or on a flexible basis — usually to meet seasonal demand, cover absences, or support short-term projects.
✅ Benefits of Temporary Staffing:
1. Agility & Flexibility
Ramp your workforce up or down quickly in response to business needs, perfect for manufacturing peaks or last-minute orders.
2. Reduced Risk
Temp staff are employed through us, meaning we handle the payroll, compliance, and admin, and you get the labour you need without long-term commitment.
3. Fast Turnaround
Need someone on-site tomorrow? With a strong local candidate pool, we can place vetted temps in your business quickly and reliably.
4. Try Before You Buy
Many clients use temporary contracts as a stepping stone to permanent hiring. You get to see how the candidate performs before offering a full-time role.
One of the most popular solutions we offer at Cooper Golding is our Temp-to-Perm recruitment model — giving you the flexibility to assess a candidate’s fit before making a long-term commitment.
🤔 So… Which Is Right for Your Business?
Choose Permanent if:
* You're hiring for a strategic or highly skilled role
* You want to invest in employee development and retention
* You're building a long-term team or succession plan
Choose Temporary if:
* You need short-term cover or seasonal support
* You’re trialling a new department or process
* You want flexibility without permanent headcount increases
👋 Let’s Find the Right Fit for You
At Cooper Golding, we’re not just here to fill jobs, we’re here to solve hiring challenges. Whether you need skilled temps at short notice, or you’re planning to grow your permanent workforce, we’ll guide you to the most effective solution.
🔗 Visit: https://www.coopergolding.co.uk/about/Free%20consultation to get your free client consultation
📞 Or give us a call, we’re always happy to chat about what’s best for your business - 01271 349745
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