National Staffing Employee Week: Unpacking the Power of Flexible Talent
PrideStaff is proud to celebrate National Staffing Employee Week, September 8th-15th, 2025. We honor our temporary and temp-to-hire employees for their hard work and dedication to delivering client satisfaction.
Millions of temporary and temp-to-hire employees in the US market contribute to virtually every industry and role. A significant number of employees are in higher-skill roles.
What Is Flexible Talent?
Flexible talent is a workforce that blends full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, and temporary employees. This agility enables companies to quickly adapt to changing business needs.
Employers can adjust staffing levels and access specialized skills on demand. This flexibility helps keep roles filled and reduces hiring, onboarding, and training costs.
Examples of Flexible Talent
Flexible talent can include:
- Fractional hiring. Top-level professionals, including executives and specialists, are hired on a part-time, project, or retainer basis.
- Project-based talent. Engaging experienced professionals on a fixed-term contract or until the project is completed produces quality deliverables.
- Part-time professionals. Experienced employees who desire meaningful work and time to fulfill other responsibilities and interests.
- Remote employees. Having employees work remotely increases the talent pool and decreases the need for company infrastructure.
- Seasonal workers. Hiring seasonal workers during peak productivity provides support for permanent employees.
- Job sharing. Two employees share a full-time role and are responsible for the outcomes.
- Virtual assistants. Virtual assistants provide support for full-time employees.
Benefits of Flexible Talent
Startups, small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, and nonprofit organizations can benefit from flexible talent in the following ways:
- Global talent pool. Remote employees can work from anywhere, globally expanding the talent pool.
- More quality hires. Hiring highly skilled professionals increases the likelihood of producing quality work.
- Better productivity. Remote workers typically complete more work weekly than is expected.
- More consistent upskilling. Skilled workers commonly engage in upskilling to add more organizational value.
- Stronger retention. Permanent employees who receive support from temporary, seasonal, or project-based workers during busy seasons are likely to remain long-term.
- Increased cost efficiency. Remote, part-time, project-based, temporary, virtual, and seasonal workers reduce infrastructure, maintenance, and transportation costs.
When to Engage Flexible Talent
Engaging flexible talent is best in the following circumstances:
- Addressing skill gaps. Hiring a project-based professional to fulfill short-term, specialized tasks is often more cost-effective than hiring a full-time employee.
- Accessing niche talent. An experienced professional with niche skills can work on specialized projects, increasing revenue.
- Filling temporary or seasonal demand. Temporary or seasonal employees support surging workloads and customer demands. Relieving employee stress reduces burnout.
- Saving money. Reducing employee benefits, payroll, and other overhead reduces costs.
Strategies for Managing Flexible Talent
These strategies support flexible talent management:
- Partner with a staffing firm. Recruiters possess in-depth knowledge of the market and provide valuable insights into the hiring process.
- Evaluate hiring needs. Conduct a skills gap analysis. Determine the number of new hires needed and their qualifications.
- Widen the talent pool. Offer remote roles to find the best talent globally.
- Set performance metrics. Define and track deliverables to ensure quality results.
- Continuously optimize. Conduct performance reviews every three months. Modify talent management strategies to match business needs and boost the return on investment (ROI).
Hire Flexible Talent
Engage flexible talent to help solve your staffing challenges. Contact your local PrideStaff office to discuss your hiring needs today!
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