A flexible hiring approach that allows clients to evaluate candidates on contract before transitioning them into full-time roles, reducing hiring risk and ensuring the perfect fit.
Contract-to-Hire (C2H) combines the flexibility of contract staffing with the long-term benefits of permanent placement. It's the ideal solution for employers who want to verify a candidate's performance, cultural fit, and skills before making a permanent commitment.
Contract-to-Hire offers the best of both worlds β flexibility during evaluation and permanency once fit is confirmed:
Assess skills, work ethic, and cultural fit before making a permanent offer.
When both parties are satisfied, the transition to permanent employment is smooth and quick.
Candidates are often more willing to start quickly through a contract-to-hire arrangement.
Candidates who convert after a trial period tend to stay longer and be more engaged.
We manage the contract period, including payroll and compliance, while you focus on evaluating the candidate's performance.
A typical Contract-to-Hire engagement follows this path.
Candidate starts as a contractor (W2 through Saburi). You evaluate performance, skills, and team fit.
Regular feedback and performance assessment. Extend contract if more evaluation time is needed.
Either extend the contract, convert to permanent, or conclude the engagement.
Seamless transition to your payroll. Saburi handles the conversion paperwork.
C2H is particularly valuable in these situations.
When you're not 100% sure about a candidate's long-term potential.
You need someone now but headcount approval is pending.
You want to see how the candidate interacts with the existing team.
Let them prove their skills on a real project before committing.
Understand the unique position of Contract-to-Hire.
| Feature | Contract-to-Hire | Direct Contract | Permanent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Period | Yes (3-6 months) | No | No |
| Commitment Level | Low during trial, high after conversion | Low (project-based) | High immediately |
| Time-to-Hire (Permanent) | Faster start, delayed permanency | N/A | Slower start |
| Payroll During Trial | Saburi Solutions | Saburi Solutions | Client |
| Conversion Fee | Often reduced or waived | N/A | N/A |
"We used Contract-to-Hire for a senior developer position and it was a game-changer. The candidate was fantastic during the 4-month contract, and when we converted him, he already knew our codebase and team. No ramp-up time needed!"
Engineering Manager, CloudTech Solutions
Let's discuss your C2H requirements and find the right talent.