The increasing popularity of the gig economy is changing the way companies do business. One of the most noticeable changes is that companies have on-demand access to the skills that they need without the hassle of having to search for the right candidates. Here are some ways the gig economy can help you hire for the skills you need.

Consider Changing the Company’s Hiring Process

Because of the increasing number of contract workers, the gig economy may change your company’s hiring process. Since technology continues evolving, you can hire pre-screened, pre-trained talent from various locations through recruiters, freelancer networks, job boards, social media, and other sources. You may post opportunities, search candidates’ profiles, and connect with workers with less effort or lower cost. As a result, you have immediate access to the best workers for your niche, know how to manage them, and benefit from customized skill sets when you need them. You may even be able to hire contractors, manage projects, and pay workers through the same outlet.

Possibly Hire a Benefits Analyst  

Since contracting with gig workers lessens your need for full-time employees, you may decide to hire a benefits analyst. A benefits analyst researches job and industry trends, legislative procedures, and the impact benefits have on employees and employers. An analyst would examine your company’s size, budget, and other needs; gauge the state of the economy; and determine how everything affects your employees and your business.

With the gig economy, you could hire a benefits analyst for a short period of time, such as six months. They complete the project and analysis for your company, and their assignment with your company is complete. Your company doesn’t have to hire a full-time benefits analyst. The benefits analyst moves on to their next job and because they are working as a specialist, may actually receive a higher salary than if they were hired in a full-time capacity.

Potentially Increase Efficiency

The benefits analyst example is one way that the gig economy helps your company become more efficient. You could need help in customer service, with an HR generalist or with a recruiter. The gig economy hiring is a perfect way to hire a specialist for a defined period of time to help your company.

Finding those specialists can be difficult but using your network and connections can be a great option to locate the specialists. Your company could also partner with a HR recruiter who will have a sourced pool of talent looking to find their next assignment in the gig economy. As soon as a specialist starts their current assignment, they will be looking for the next one and a strong HR recruiter will help your company identify and secure the services of that specialist.

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These are a few ways the gig economy helps you hire for the skills you need to keep your company moving forward. For help with your HR staffing needs, get in touch with Arlington Resources!