Hiring the right person takes time—and every delay comes at a cost. Missed deadlines, stressed teams, lost revenue—these ripple effects hit fast when roles go unfilled. According to SHRM, the average time to fill a position is 44 days, and the longer the gap, the harder it becomes to maintain momentum.
When you’re short-staffed, every day matters. That’s why choosing the right hiring strategy—temporary or full-time—can make or break your productivity.
Let’s break down both options and how they fit into your workforce strategy.
Temporary Staffing: Flexibility and Fast Results
Temporary hiring gives you agility. If your business faces seasonal spikes, project-based workloads, or sudden absences, temp staff help you stay on track without overcommitting. You can scale your team up or down based on demand—without the long-term cost of adding permanent employees.
Temps are especially useful for:
- Filling in during employee leave.
- Managing short-term or peak workloads.
- Trying out a new role or workflow without full investment.
This approach also has financial advantages. Businesses typically don’t have to cover benefits like healthcare or paid time off for temp staff. You also save time—temp hires can often be placed in days, not weeks.
If you find a standout performer, you can confidently offer them a permanent role, having already seen their skills and work ethic in action.
Full-time Staffing: Stability and Long-term Value
Full-time staffing employees can offer consistency. They’re likely to stick with your company long-term, build institutional knowledge, and take on evolving responsibilities. Full-time is the best move for roles central to your operations or requiring deep company knowledge.
These employees:
- Invest more time into company culture and values.
- Are suited for leadership development.
- Support continuity across long-term initiatives.
Full-time hiring on your own comes with higher upfront costs—salary, benefits, onboarding, and training. It also takes longer to find the right candidate. If you rush it, you risk a bad hire that costs even more to replace. Working with a full-time staffing employee will help you confidently offer them a permanent role.
Choosing the Right Hiring Mix
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The right strategy depends on your goals, budget, and how quickly you need help. Many companies succeed with a blended approach—using temp staff to handle immediate needs while building a strong foundation of full-time employees for long-term growth.
A staffing partner can help you make that decision with confidence.
Workforce Solutions from Axiom Staffing Group
At Axiom Staffing Group, we help you avoid hiring challenges by giving you direct access to qualified, ready-to-work candidates across various industries and roles. Whether you need skilled temporary workers on short notice to fill urgent gaps or you’re searching for a long-term employee who aligns with your company’s mission and culture, we’ll connect you with talent that fits your goals and timeline.
We simplify the process from start to finish—handling sourcing, screening, interviews, and onboarding—so you can stay focused on your business. We reduce your time-to-hire and ensure every placement meets high reliability, performance, and professionalism standards. And because we offer flexible staffing options, you can confidently scale your workforce, knowing you have the support of a team that understands your needs.
Don’t let staffing slow you down. Contact Axiom Staffing Group today to find the right hiring solution for your business.
