In today’s dynamic business environment, companies across industries are rethinking how they grow. While cost-cutting is often the first lever pulled during periods of transition, forward-thinking organizations are increasingly recognizing that strategic staffing is a powerful tool for navigating change and unlocking growth.
Why Contract-To-Hire, Interim or Temporary Staffing Could Make Sense Now
In evolving markets, flexibility is key. That’s where contract-to-hire and interim staffing models shine in the following ways:
- Bridge Critical Gaps: Interim professionals can step in immediately to cover vacancies, lead transitions, or support new initiatives, helping provide continuity without delays.
- Test Before You Commit: Contract-to-hire allows companies to evaluate a candidate’s fit before making a long-term investment, reducing hiring risk.
- Scale With Confidence: These models provide the agility to scale teams up or down based on evolving business needs, without the burden of permanent headcount.
- Access Specialized Capabilities: Interim roles are ideal for bringing in niche skills, such as M&A integration, ERP implementation or financial clean-up, on a project basis.
“Interim professionals aren’t just stopgaps — they’re catalysts. The right person in the right role, even temporarily, can stabilize operations and uncover opportunities for growth.”
When Direct Hire Talent Could Make More Sense
At the same time, direct hire placements remain a cornerstone of long-term growth strategies. When stability, leadership continuity and cultural alignment are top priorities, securing the right permanent talent is essential.
“Permanent placement is about more than filling a role; it’s about understanding the client’s vision and finding someone who can grow with the business. That’s where our experience and industry focus really shine.”
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert’s approach to direct hire is built on three key pillars:
- Speed To Market: Our recruiters maintain an active pipeline of top talent across accounting, finance, HR and IT, allowing us to move quickly without compromising on quality.
- Credibility and Industry Insight: With deep domain knowledge, our team understands the nuances of each role and delivers candidates who are both technically qualified and culturally aligned.
- Experience and Tenure: Our recruiters have decades of experience and long-standing relationships with professionals who may not be actively job-seeking but are open to the right opportunity.
Real-World Examples Across Industries
- Manufacturing: An interim CFO was placed within 72 hours to manage cross-border operations and maintain financial continuity.
- Professional Services: A Head of Finance role was filled to support growth and M&A, with the hire positioned to evolve into a CFO.
- Trade Associations: A retained executive search was conducted to replace a departing VP of Talent Operations with a strategically aligned leader.
- Higher Education: A team of AP professionals was put together to clean up data and implement SOPs during a Workday transition, finishing early and resulting in permanent hires.
Looking Ahead
Change is inevitable — but with the right staffing strategy, companies can stay resilient, responsive and ready to grow. In today’s fast-moving environment, interim and contract-to-hire solutions often make the most sense for organizations navigating transitions, scaling quickly or responding to shifting priorities. These models offer the flexibility to act fast, fill gaps and adapt as business needs evolve.
That said, permanent roles still play a vital role in long-term success. When the time is right to invest in leadership continuity, cultural alignment and strategic growth, direct hire placements provide the stability and vision needed to move forward with confidence.
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert offers a full spectrum of staffing solutions, from interim and contract-to-hire to direct hire and executive search, designed to meet your organization’s needs today and support your growth tomorrow.
