Contract staffing used to mean plugging holes; covering maternity leaves, bridging gaps until a full-time hire came on board, or filling in while HR caught up.

But in today’s economy, it’s something very different. In a world that has grown comfortable with gig work and fractional talent, contract staffing has become a strategic weapon.

The rise of the gig economy normalized the idea that not every role needs to be permanent. What started with Uber drivers and freelance creatives has now permeated every sector where fractional and project-based work is not the exception, but the norm.

Add to this a landscape filled with volatility, and contract staffing becomes more than just a stopgap. It’s a survival tool. A way for companies to keep moving forward while staying nimble enough to pivot tomorrow.

From seasonal demand spikes to large-scale project rollouts to executive-level interim hires, contract staffing is the flexible, scalable answer for companies that can’t afford to be rigid.

And in an environment where hesitation can mean losing the best candidates, on-demand labor isn’t just convenient, it’s a competitive advantage. Why is contract work the perfect staffing solution for today’s world? What’s currently happening in the recruiting space?

On this episode of Talent Hunters, Tim Ozier, Senior Director of Sales at HireQuest, pulls back the curtain on how contract staffing has evolved into a solution built for uncertainty. With more than three decades in the industry, Tim explains why today’s smartest companies are treating contract staffing not as a fallback, but as a core part of their workforce strategy.

Guest Bio

Tim Ozier is a Sr. Sales Director, HireQuest Inc. Tim brings close to 30 years of experience in staffing and recruiting to MRI, where he leads the contract staffing division. Having worked for three of the five biggest staffing companies in the world, Tim is an expert in global workforce solutions and has helped countless organizations ranging in size, structure, and industry scale their operations with strategic contract hires. His main focus is on contract staffing for IT, accounting and finance, engineering, legal, life sciences, and similar professional roles. Tim is highly skilled in business development, account management, and expansion. He is a hands-on leader, consultative strategist, and clear communicator. Visit https://mrinetwork.com/ or https://hirequest.com/ to learn more.

About Your Host

Ashley Smith is the Head of Marketing at HireQuest Inc. She is a seasoned marketing executive and powerful relationship cultivator with 30 years of experience in the entertainment, staffing/recruiting, and sports industries. Ashley has a track record of developing marketing strategies that generate effective reach, drive digital conversations that translate to customer conversions, and grow brand awareness. She has expertise in partnership development and execution, marketing team architecture, and integrated marketing campaigns. Ashley is an innovative leader with experience overseeing $40M+ marketing and media budgets, achieving revenue growth, and fostering team excellence. Visit http://hirequest.com/ to learn more.

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