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How Interim Leadership Roles Can Rapidly Elevate Your Executive Career
Posted atA senior operations leader joins a mid-market manufacturing firm on a six-month interim basis. The mandate is clear: stabilize delivery, fix margin leakage, and prepare the business for a permanent COO hire. By month four, production metrics are up. The executive team has clarity. And the interim leader leaves with something even more valuable than a title: proof
Independent Contractor vs Full-Time Employee: Key Differences
Posted atHiring today isn’t just about who you bring on; it’s about how you bring them on. Should you hire an independent contractor for flexibility and speed? Or invest in a full-time employee for stability and long-term growth? If you’re a business leader, HR professional, or founder, this decision directly affects your costs, compliance risk, culture, and ability to scale. And if you get it wrong, the consequences
Contract to Hire vs Direct Hire: The Complete Hiring Guide
Posted atIf you’re trying to scale your team, stay flexible, or simply hire smarter, you’ve probably run into two common options: contract to hire vs direct hire. But which one actually makes sense for your business? And how do top-performing teams decide between the two? In this complete guide, created by PeopleSolutions, we’ll break down the differences, clear up common misconceptions, look at what the data says, and
Flexible Staffing Strategies for 2026: Staying Agile in the New Year
Posted atIn 2026, rigid workforce models are being replaced with more dynamic, adaptive approaches. From gig workers and contractors to hybrid schedules and project-based teams, companies are rethinking how talent fits into business success. In 2026, the winners won’t just have talent; they’ll have workforce agility. At PeopleSolutions, we’re on the front lines of this shift. In this post, you’ll learn top flexible staffing strategies that smart companies are
Interim Leadership: How Temporary Executive Roles Drive Change and Stability
Posted atIf the last few years have proven anything, it’s this: stability in leadership is no longer guaranteed. Executives leave unexpectedly. Market conditions shift overnight. Companies reorganize, transform, merge, expand, contract; sometimes all in the same quarter. And in the middle of all that? The business still needs direction. That’s where interim leadership and temporary executive roles come into play. These experienced leaders
How to Build a Workplace Culture Made for Contract Roles
Posted atHow do you build a workplace culture where people in contract roles feel just as valued, engaged, and motivated as your full-time team? That question matters now more than ever. New research from MIT Sloan estimates that more than one in ten U.S. workers are employed as contract employees, showing how central non-traditional work has become to the modern labor
Upskilling in Contract Work: How to Use Temporary Assignments to Level Up
Posted atOver recent years, contract work has increasingly become a strategic career accelerator. With companies increasingly relying on flexible staffing, many professionals are discovering that each temporary assignment offers not just a paycheck, but a powerful opportunity to gain new skills, expand their professional network, and position themselves for long-term growth. When approached intentionally, contract and temporary roles can become steppingstones to higher-paying positions, more
Contract to Hire Transition: Timing, Negotiation & Expectations
Posted atThe contract to hire model has become a powerful pathway for modern professionals, especially those who want to test-drive a role, evaluate company culture, or transition into full-time employment without guesswork. But while the structure gives both sides flexibility, the conversion process itself can feel murky. What happens next? When should you discuss salary? How do you set the
Businesses and job seekers alike are searching for flexibility, security, and smarter ways to evaluate the long-term fit with each other. At PeopleSolutions in Richmond, VA, we see this shift every day as organizations adapt to changing workforce demands and professionals seek meaningful roles without unnecessary risk. One of the most effective and increasingly popular
PeopleSolutions: Your Strategic Partner in Professional Contract Staffing
Posted atIn today’s challenging economic landscape, professional contract staffing stands out as an invaluable strategy for businesses. Offering significant advantages over traditional direct hiring, this approach can help companies navigate uncertainties and maintain operational efficiency. Here’s why incorporating professional contract staffing into your talent acquisition plan is a smart move: Cost-Effectiveness and Budget Control With contract