Try Before You Hire: The Value of Contract-to-Hire Models
Have you ever made a hiring decision you regretted?
It happens more often than you think. Resumes can be polished, interviews can go well, and yet once someone is on the team, it becomes clear they’re not the right fit. The cost of a bad hire isn’t just financial—it can slow down projects, impact team morale, and leave you starting the hiring process all over again.
That’s why so many of our clients at Teamed are turning to a smarter approach: contract-to-hire.
What Is Contract-to-Hire?
The contract-to-hire model allows you to bring on a professional as a contractor for a trial period—essentially a “test drive” before making a long-term commitment. During this time, you can:
- Observe their skills in action
- See how well they collaborate with your existing team
- Evaluate their communication, responsiveness, and ability to meet deadlines
If the fit is right, you can confidently extend a full-time offer. If not, you’ve gained project support without the complications of reversing a full-time hire.
Why It Works—Especially for Remote Roles
Hiring for remote positions adds another layer of complexity. You often don’t have the same visibility into team dynamics, communication styles, or work habits until someone is already onboarded.
Contract-to-hire gives you the opportunity to see how someone performs in your actual work environment, even from a distance. It gives you flexibility, while also providing the contractor time to evaluate if the role and team are the right fit for them.
How Teamed Makes It Easy
At Teamed, we regularly support organizations in finding exceptional Instructional Design and Learning professionals for contract-to-hire roles. Whether you’re hiring one contractor or building out an entire team, we simplify the process from start to finish.
Here’s how we help:
- We source and vet top candidates from our extensive network
- We assist with the contract-to-hire planning and transition process
- We act as the Employer of Record, so you don’t have to worry about:
- Worker classification (1099 vs. W2)
- Onboarding paperwork
- Time tracking and invoice processing
- Payroll, tax deductions, and contributions
- Administering health benefits and legal compliance
When you’re ready to make the hire permanent, we help facilitate a seamless transition—keeping everything legal, clean, and efficient.
Reduce Your Risk. Hire Smarter.
The contract-to-hire model gives you real insight into who you’re bringing on board—before committing to a long-term hire. It’s an ideal option for fast-moving teams, remote-first organizations, or any business that values agility and low-risk decision-making.
So if you’re ready to try before you buy, let’s talk.
Contact Teamed today and let us connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to get to work—and grow with your team.
