Employee Leasing: Flexible Staffing for IT Companies

For the client company (Entleiher):

Speed

Leased workers can typically be placed much faster than permanent hires. For urgent vacancies or time-critical projects, this is a significant advantage.

Flexibility

Placements have a defined end date. Companies can scale their workforce up or down without the legal and financial complexity of redundancies.

Reduced Administrative Burden

The staffing agency handles payroll, social security contributions, and employment law compliance. Client companies benefit from the workforce without the associated HR administration.

Access to Pre-Screened Talent

Reputable staffing agencies maintain pools of candidates who have already been assessed for skills and reliability. This reduces the risk of unsuitable placements.

For the temporary worker:

Varied Fields of Activity

Temporary workers can get to know new areas of their profession across different client companies. This prevents monotony and ensures regular learning and development.

Crisis-Proof Employment

Temporary workers are paid by the staffing agency regardless of whether they are currently placed with a client or waiting for the next assignment. This provides a degree of income stability compared to being employed directly by a company whose order situation may collapse.

Easy Career Entry

Despite widespread talk of a skills shortage, career starters often find it difficult to secure their first role. Many companies require several years of experience for their vacancies. Temporary employment offers a practical route to gaining that initial experience and establishing a track record for a permanent position.

Disadvantages to consider:

Unknown Personality (for the client)

When selecting workers, the client company must rely on the staffing agency's assessment of candidate skills and suitability. There is less opportunity for a direct evaluation beforehand.

Team Integration (for the client)

Temporary workers are new to the team and need time to find their footing. Existing employees must repeatedly adjust to new colleagues and reorganise how they work together. It is the client's responsibility to foster harmonious structures and prevent friction between permanent staff and temporary workers.

Lack of Planning Security (for the worker)

While a temporary worker will usually spend at least several weeks at one company, they may have to change companies at regular intervals. Adapting to new colleagues and processes requires a high degree of flexibility.

Gaps Between Assignments (for the worker)

When a placement ends, there may not be an immediate follow-on project. During this waiting period, the temporary worker continues to be paid by the agency. However, if no further requests materialise in the foreseeable future, they will be released and must seek new work independently.