From freelance to permanent
A client wanted to hire someone permanently: growing the team mattered to his investors ahead of a new funding round. The right candidate turned out to be a freelancer who also wanted to join the company. Skills and culture were a match, and after long negotiations they agreed on a six-month contract, with a move to permanent employment if it worked for both sides.
It is not the usual path, but here it gave both sides time to be sure, and gave the consultant the long-term security that made the move right.
Part of the team, from Italy
A client in Antwerp needed very specific tech skills and found an excellent freelancer based in Italy. Freelancers make up a large part of their tech team, so the company treats them as its own people, with access to some of the same benefits as employees. The new consultant came to Antwerp every two weeks to meet the team and be part of its culture.
Freelancers can be real contributors to a company’s culture and future, even from a distance.
The person first, the contract second
Some of our clients hire permanent or freelance, whichever suits the right person they find. Their interview process is clear, they know the skills and the culture they are looking for, and they have a budget for both. Whoever fits the role best gets the offer.
Depending on its structure and how it makes decisions, a company can put talent and culture first and let the contract follow.
