Temporary to Permanent
Interviews are a weak predictor of how someone will work. A defined trial period gives both sides real evidence — and gives the candidate the same right to conclude the role is not what they wanted.
We structure these transparently: conversion terms, timing and fees agreed before the assignment starts, with no surprises at conversion.
Platforms we typically deliver this on
Scope of the service
Contract-to-hire placement
Placement on contract with an agreed conversion point, typically three to six months.
Transparent conversion terms
Fee structure and timing set out in advance, with fees reducing over the contract period.
Employment during trial
Workiy employs the individual through the contract period, handling payroll and compliance.
Structured evaluation
Agreed checkpoints and criteria so the conversion decision is evidence-based.
Candidate support
Regular contact with the contractor so problems surface early from both sides.
Conversion handling
Employment transfer, offer support and a clean handover of records.
Where this is used
Representative engagements, described at the level our clients permit. Sector and shape are accurate; identifying detail is withheld.
Hiring for a new discipline
The organisation was creating its first data engineering role and was uncertain about the profile. A contract-to-hire arrangement let both sides test it.
Outcome — A permanent hire made with several months of evidence behind the decision.
Hiring against a slow approval cycle
Permanent headcount approval takes months. Contract-to-hire started the work immediately and converted when approval came through.
Outcome — Work started without waiting for the approval cycle to complete.
A role that had failed twice
Two permanent hires had not worked out. A trial period surfaced the mismatch the interview process kept missing.
Outcome — The pattern broken by testing the actual work rather than the interview.
Before you get in touch
What is a typical trial length?
Three to six months. Shorter rarely gives enough evidence; longer starts to feel like an indefinite contract to the candidate.
What if we want to convert early?
Fine. The fee schedule accounts for early conversion and is agreed up front.
Do candidates accept these arrangements?
Many do, particularly for a genuinely interesting role. Some will only consider permanent, and we tell you which is which.
Often engaged alongside this
Contract Staffing
Contract technology professionals for defined periods — screened, compliant, and supported through the engagement rather than placed and forgotten.
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