Why would a client prefer to hire a temporary employee vs. a permanent employee?

There are a few primary reasons why your client would lean towards temporary placements over permanent hires. It may seem more expensive to have a temporary employee, but the math will often make more sense to an organization. Some of the reasons why a client may prefer a temp:

- Temp employees fill employment gaps while companies formally assess their hiring needs.
- Companies gain ideal staffing levels without the commitment of hiring a permanent employee.
- Temp employees usually do not require perks like paid vacation, workers' compensation, or health insurance.
- A staffing agency handles a temp workers' payroll, truancy, and other matters, saving the company a lot of time and resources.
- When a temp employee does well, the company can hire them down the road. Moving a temp employee to a permanent role after they have proven themselves through excellent performance is a safe bet!

Discuss with the interviewer the reasons why you believe your clients prefer temp hires over permanent employees.