Contract Work Compass: How are contract employees paid?

Learn about the differences in payment between contract positions and direct hire positions in our Contract Work Compass blog series. Let Raise help you navigate your way through the new world of work with honest answers to the questions that are on candidates’ minds.
Contract Work Compass: Deciding between contract and salaried work

There are some key differences to be aware of when you’re deciding between contract and a direct hire, or permanent, position. Answer these four questions in our Contract Work Compass blog post to see which might be a better fit for your unique personality.
Contract Work Compass: Contract vs direct hire positions

What’s the difference between a contract position and a direct hire position? Get the answer to this and other questions we often hear from candidates in our Contract Work Compass blog series. Let Raise help you navigate your way through the new world of work.
Why Some Industries Rely So Heavily on Contract Staff

In some industries, like tech or engineering, businesses rely heavily on contract staff. Contractors are brought on quickly and then let go when the business’s needs change. For human resource professionals, this type of hiring brings new challenges. In other industries, HR managers need to find the right employees for the job. In industries that […]
How Contract Staffing Works

If you need to hire, you need to plan for all outcomes. Even if your team seems to be meeting its goals, sudden interruption can throw entire projects into disarray. In these instances, it’s your job to supply the manpower necessary to complete these tasks on time and on budget. This can place significant constraints […]
Contract staffing – where do I begin?

Contract staffing, consulting, freelancing … once you’ve determined what to call it, how do you begin with contract staffing?