Contract and Temporary Recruitment
To Eliminate All Your
Recruitment Risks
Temporary and contract staffing gives your business the flexibility to scale fast, stay agile, and access skilled talent exactly when you need it. The perfect hiring solution to accommodate project seasonality and fluctuating team sizes. Whether you're filling short-term gaps or hiring an independent contractor for a specialised project, we've got you covered.
- Eliminate all your hiring risks
- Large and diverse candidate database
- End-to-end Solution Provider
- Trusted by both the private and public sectors
What is Contract & Temporary Staffing?
Temporary staffing provides businesses with the flexibility to scale their workforce quickly in response to short-term needs, seasonal demand, or project-based work. Temporary staff are typically employed by a recruitment agency and assigned to your company for a certain period. This allows companies to maintain productivity without the long-term commitment of a permanent hire. It’s an efficient way to fill gaps caused by employee absences, sudden turnover, or peak workload periods—without compromising on quality.
Contract staffing refers to hiring professionals who work with contracts for a specific duration or project. They may be employed directly by you or operate as an independent contractor. Contract staff are often brought in for their niche expertise or to support long-term initiatives that require specialised skills. This model gives you access to top talent without the overhead costs of permanent employment, while ensuring accountability and deliverables through clearly defined agreements.
Temporary and contract staffing gives your business the agility to grow without the long-term commitment. Discover how flexible hiring can work for you — contact our team today.
| Aspect | Temporary Staffing | Contract Staffing |
|---|---|---|
|
Employment Relationship |
Staff are employed by the recruitment agency |
Staff may be employed directly by the company or work as independent contractors |
|
Duration |
Typically short-term (days to a few months) |
Typically longer-term (months to a year or more, based on project scope) |
|
Purpose |
To fill immediate or short-term gaps (e.g., sick leave, peak season) |
To deliver specific services or complete defined projects |
|
Scope of Work |
General roles, often operational or administrative in nature |
Specialized roles requiring specific skills or expertise |
|
Management |
Managed and paid by the staffing agency |
Often managed by the hiring company, especially if they are independent contractors |
|
Flexibility |
High—ideal for fluctuating staffing needs |
Moderate—structured around contracts with fixed deliverables |
|
Cost Structure |
Paid on an hourly or daily rate through the agency |
Paid based on contract terms (hourly, fixed-price, or milestone-based) |
|
Compliance & Risk |
Agency handles compliance and HR matters |
Company may be responsible for compliance, especially with independent contractors |
|
Integration with Team |
Often limited integration, focused on task completion |
More integration into the team, especially for project duration |
Is Hiring Full-Timers Always Good For
Your Business?
No! Business cycles keep changing and hiring full-time may not always be the best strategy. It’s great for growing your team, but comes with increased costs and risks.
Businesses Underestimate The
Costs Of Full-Time Hiring
- During seasonal spikes or periods of rapid expansion, hiring temporary and contract staff is often the most effective solution.
- New roles often emerge following a shift in business direction. Staffing these roles with temporary and contract employees is a more cost-effective and risk-free solution.
Businesses May Not Be Aware Of The
Potential Risks
- After the completion of a project, full-time staff can go unutilised, adding consistent costs to your business.
- When the economy is down and unforeseen challenges arise, the potential risks multiply.
Build A Risk-Free Workforce
With Temporary & Contract Staffing
Avoid making recruitment mistakes and strategise for a clear-cut and efficient hiring process with BGC.
- Effortless Hiring in Times of Rapid Expansion.
- Scale Down Your Teams Efficiently to Accommodate Project Seasonality.
- A Time and Cost-Efficient Way to Employ Contractors at Scale.
- Minimize Compliance Risks in Employment With Temporary Staffing.
Improve Your Hiring Strategy With Temporary & Contract Staffing
How We Can Help You With Your Temporary & Contract Staffing
Discovery
We start by understanding your business goals, team structure, and staffing requirements. This includes job scope, duration, skillsets, budget, and whether you need a temporary hire or an independent contractor.
Sourcing
Our recruiters tap into an extensive network of pre-screened professionals, using job boards, social media, databases, and referrals to attract the right candidates quickly. If you are looking for contract staffing, we also target independent contractors and freelancers with niche skills.
Screening
We rigorously evaluate candidates for skills, experience, and availability. Background checks, reference verification, and pre-interviews ensure only quality profiles are shortlisted.
Shortlisting
You receive a curated selection of the most suitable candidates, complete with detailed profiles. We coordinate interviews and gather feedback efficiently to keep the process moving.
Onboarding
Once you’ve selected your preferred candidate, we handle contract preparation, offer negotiations, and onboarding to ensure a seamless start with clear expectations.
Compliance
We manage all employment regulations, CPF contributions, insurance, and tax obligations. For independent contractors, we ensure legal and financial compliance under local laws.
Support
Our job doesn’t stop at placement. We provide ongoing support, check-ins, and performance monitoring to make sure both you and the hire are satisfied throughout the engagement.
Offboarding
When contracts end, we ensure smooth handovers, final payments, and documentation. High-performing candidates can be re-engaged or considered for future roles.
Why Choose BGC For Your
Contract & Temporary Staffing
Fast and Flexible Hiring Anytime
We provide quick access to qualified temporary staff, helping you respond to unexpected absences, seasonal demand, or urgent projects without delay.
Pre-Vetted, Job-Ready Talent
Our extensive candidate pool includes skilled professionals across multiple industries—screened, interviewed, and ready to step in immediately.
End-to-End Staffing Support
From sourcing and shortlisting to onboarding, payroll, and compliance, BGC manages the entire temporary staffing process for you.
Industry Expertise and Local Knowledge
With years of experience in the Singapore market, we understand local labour laws and staffing trends, ensuring you're always compliant and competitive.
Quality Over Quantity For Roles
We don’t just fill roles—we match the right talent to the right job, ensuring better performance, engagement, and fit for your business needs.
Reliable Service, Every Step of the Way
Our dedicated account managers provide transparent communication and ongoing support, so you’re never left in the dark.
Leading Global Enterprises Choose BGC As Their Temporary Staffing Agency.
Hire Contract & Temporary Staffing Seamlessly Across Industries
With over 19 years of experience, BGC has established itself as a leading recruitment agency specialising in these industries. Our deep expertise and extensive candidate database make us the go-to choice for finding top talent in these sectors.
Professional Services
Healthcare & Life Science Services
Public Sector
Semiconductor
We Understand Your
Business Needs
Our consultants specialise in these job clusters, helping you address common business challenges such as technology adaptability, cost management, compliance and sustainability, and exploring new business opportunities or global expansion.
- Operational Support & Admin
- IT & Software Development
- Financial & Compliance
- Sales & Marketing
- Digital Transformation
- Research & Development
- Healthcare
Here’s Why Our Clients Love Us!
Frequently Asked Questions About
Temporary & Contract Staffing
BGC follows a 3-step process to help you make your next temporary hire:
- Provide details about the role and duration of your prospective hire.
- Interview candidates from a verified, global talent pool.
- Send the offer letter and onboard your new contract hire.
Temporary staffing usually involves short-term assignments where candidates are placed on our payroll and deployed to your company for a specific period or task.
Contract staffing typically refers to project-based or fixed-term roles, where the candidate may be on our payroll or engaged as an independent contractor, depending on the agreement.
Temporary staffing refers to hiring a candidate for a fixed duration of work – this can be a work-from-home, work-from-office, or a hybrid arrangement. On the other hand, remote staffing lets you hire candidates interested only in remote positions.
BGC can help you with finding remote hires across all positions and geographies. You can use the Permanent Recruitment or Temporary & Contract Staffing service for the same.
The contract of temporary staff clearly mentions the duration for which the new hire will be employed with the organisation. Apart from this, there might be a difference in how benefits are administered to contract staff vs permanent staff.
We follow the same rigorous standards with Temporary & Contract Staffing to ensure that you get the best candidates to fill up your open job role. Fill the form to get in touch with one of our experts to learn more.
A wide range of roles can be filled, from administrative assistants and customer service officers to IT specialists and project-based consultants. Temporary and contract staffing is especially useful for seasonal workloads, special projects, or maternity/medical coverage.
Yes. We ensure all placements comply with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) guidelines. We handle all necessary documentation, tax compliance, and legal requirements.