Contract Staffing: The Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry

The decision of whether to hire permanent or contract specialists in the food and beverage manufacturing sector depends on the needs of each company and may also be based on seasonal workloads. Contract staffing is generally viewed as a more flexible approach, suitable for solving workforce shortages and filling key roles for a short period of time, usually a few months or longer.

Contract working is less risky for employers, as they do not have to commit to pay an annual salary. And this 'just in time' style of work often suits candidates too, as they tend to have higher wages than full-time staff. Under Progressive's Employed Contractor Model (ECM), we remove much of the administrative burden around issues such
as insurance and payroll for our clients. ECM talent become W-2 employees - employed by us rather than the client. They can enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Such perks help to attract workers in a competitive labor market. This means companies can get highly skilled contractors in place quickly to bolster their existing workforce.