{"id":198353,"date":"2023-02-17T09:51:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T14:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=198353"},"modified":"2023-03-01T07:56:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T12:56:22","slug":"temporary-vs-fixed-term-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/temporary-vs-fixed-term-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporary Vs. Fixed Term Contract: What&#8217;s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary and fixed-term contracts provide organizations with a higher level of flexibility when it comes to fulfilling staffing requirements. However, it\u2019s important to understand the benefits of and differences between each before starting the recruitment process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Temporary Contract?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/fixed-term-contract\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fixed-term contract<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is for a set period of time (e.g. 12 months), a temporary contract doesn\u2019t have a specific end date. organizations can &#8211; but don\u2019t have to &#8211; recruit temporary candidates through a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orielpartners.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-use-temp-agencies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recruitment agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specializing in temporary work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temp workers are defined as non-permanent members of staff, as are casual workers, short-term employees, and short-term self-employed workers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People engage in temporary work for a number of reasons. They might be studying and need work during their summer vacation or be in the process of changing careers and want to \u2018test the waters\u2019 in a new workplace setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temps are usually paid an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/salary-vs-hourly-structure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hourly rate versus a salary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and receive their pay in arrears every week. Agency temps typically submit digital timesheets to their recruiter at the end of each week to confirm how many hours they have worked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary contracts might be more appropriate for roles that need to be filled in the short term or for an unknown period of time. For instance, a company might hire temps to meet a seasonal increase in demand or to cover members of staff who are on sick leave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations usually turn to temps for help with specific tasks, such as to tackle a mounting administrative workload or to help out in the warehouse around annual seasonal events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Temporary Contracts<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Temporary contracts can be for an undetermined amount of time and can be terminated at short notice by the employer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Hiring through a temporary recruitment agency can be a lot faster than hiring in-house; the agency should have a pool of candidates ready to go.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Because temps are hired to meet a specific short-term need, they can make a tangible impact within an organization and offer fresh perspectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Experienced temps are skilled in using different systems and processes and should be able to hit the ground running.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost-effective<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Temps don\u2019t require the same level of expenditure as permanent employees, although it\u2019s important to factor in the agency\u2019s fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/employee-scheduling\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=fixed-temp-contract\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-198295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AttendanceBot-Blog-CTA-6-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AttendanceBot-Blog-CTA-6-1.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AttendanceBot-Blog-CTA-6-1-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AttendanceBot-Blog-CTA-6-1-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AttendanceBot-Blog-CTA-6-1-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AttendanceBot-Blog-CTA-6-1-700x114.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Facts about Temp Employment\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Some level of training will need to be provided, especially when it comes to key business systems and processes; in the interests of safety and efficiency, temps involved in manual work must understand how to use equipment properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collaboration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; It can be harder for those on temporary contracts to build a rapport with permanent employees because of the short-term nature of the work; as such, roles that require collaboration might not be as suitable for temp work.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insecurity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Temp workers can leave at short notice, so organizations should consider opting for agencies with the bandwidth to find last-minute replacements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employment Rights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Agency Workers Regulations 2010<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, temps are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entitled to the same working conditions and pay as employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-198355\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Temporary Vs. Fixed Term Contract:\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pexels-vlada-karpovich-7433899-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Fixed-Term Contract?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a fixed-term contract temporary? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some ways, yes; in others, no.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed-term contracts are similar to permanent ones, the main difference being that they come with a fixed end date. As such, an employee on a fixed-term contract can have similar <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/types-of-employee-benefits-that-your-team-will-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to an employee on a permanent one, but without long-term job security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be a fixed-term member of staff, the employee needs to have a contract with the organization they work for, not an agency. There also needs to be an end date to the contract, which will usually fall after an event or when a specific task has been completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike a temporary contract, which doesn\u2019t need to have a fixed end date, a fixed-term contract does &#8211; in this way, it suits roles that need to be fulfilled for a set period of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed-term contracts expire on the end date specified; however, they can be renewed by the employer. An employer might want to extend a fixed-term contract or move the employee onto a permanent contract if their skills are required for the long-term, they\u2019ve done a good job, and the employer wants to retain their talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed-term contracts are often used to cover employees on maternity leave. They can also come in useful for project work, where an organization requires specific skills for a set amount of time. Like temporary contracts, fixed-term contracts can also be used to facilitate seasonal work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Fixed-Term Contracts\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Fixed-term contracts provide both the employer and employee with more certainty; the employee knows they will have a job for a set period of time, and the employer knows they will benefit from the skills of the employee for the duration of their contract (unless, of course, they resign).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Budget certainty <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fixed-term arrangements can be useful for forecasting workforce budgets and resources.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less commitment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If an organization wants to test out how a role \u2018plays out\u2019 within a company without committing yet, an FTC could be an ideal solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access to talent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; There are lots of candidates out there who are actively looking for temporary or fixed-term work, especially those who value flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; It can be easier to test new approaches or concepts with employees on fixed-term contracts. This makes them appealing to companies going through change or growth. Again, a permanent position can be offered at the end of the term.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Facts about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed-term Employment<\/span><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early dismissal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; It\u2019s important to know that an FTC employee whose contract is terminated before the end date might be entitled to compensation totaling the amount they would have received if they had worked to the end of the fixed term. Therefore, it could be worth considering including an \u201cearly termination clause\u201d in the contract.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Working beyond the fixed term<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If an employee on a fixed term contract works beyond the fixed term date without a new contract, they could be considered a permanent employee. The same goes for if the employee is offered consecutive fixed-term contracts over and over again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unfair dismissal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fixed-term employees share the same statutory rights as those on permanent contracts. For example, the employer cannot terminate the employment unfairly or wrongfully. Employees on a fixed-term contract should also be informed of any permanent roles within the company.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary Contract vs Fixed Term Contract<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of similarities between fixed-term and temporary contracts, which is why some people refer to an FTC as a temporary fixed-term contract. When set against permanent contracts, both options provide organizations with more flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to contract vs fixed term, let\u2019s recap some of the main points:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temps tend to be quick to hire, and contracts can be ended at short notice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed-term contracts offer more security and have a set end date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with an employment agency can speed up the recruitment process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both types of contracts should be used with a specific purpose and task in mind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to describe in the contract the reason for the position being temporary or fixed term and not permanent, as vague contracts are easier to challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some temporary and fixed-term candidates will be looking for permanent positions and may resign if and when they find one.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-198356\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Where to find Temp Workers?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Where-to-find-Temp-Workers-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to find Temp Workers?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations can hire workers on temporary contracts either in-house or through an employment agency. If hiring in-house, existing employees can be a good place to start. They might be able to recommend people they know or help attract applicants through professional social networking platforms such as LinkedIn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job boards are another option, one that can help companies reach the right people. There are temp jobs boards out there for every sector, including &#8211; but not limited to &#8211; finance, sales, hospitality, education, property, and healthcare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary employment agencies are designed to source temporary workers for organizations. Agency temps are employed by the agency, resulting in less paperwork for the hiring company. Agencies tend to have access to a wide network of potential candidates, so it can be an appealing option for organizations that need talent fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/employee-scheduling\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=fixed-temp-contract\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-198007\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking.png\" alt=\"shift planning with AB\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Simplified-Leave-Tracking-700x114.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary and contract arrangements can work well for organizations that need to meet short-term operational needs. But while they\u2019re effective in the short term, they should not be used as a long-term hiring strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who have been on successive fixed-term contracts for four or more years are seen as permanent employees unless the employer can justify the use of sequential FTCs. This doesn\u2019t apply, however, to an employee on a four-year FTC unless the four-year employment contract is renewed upon completion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employer offers their fixed-term employee a contract with less favorable terms at the end of their current FTC, the employee can reject it and try to negotiate a better deal. If the organization refuses to budge, the employee can either agree to the new contract or accept it as having come to an end and look for work elsewhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, it\u2019s up to employers to figure out whether they\u2019re justified in continuing to keep an employee on an FTC instead of hiring them as permanent members of the team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About the Author<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auria Heanley is the co-founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orielpartners.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oriel Partners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a boutique PA and administrative recruitment consultancy based in Central London. She is extremely passionate about providing the highest quality of service to both clients and candidates. Oriel Partners\u2019 clients range from global multinationals to small boutique firms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is a fixed-term contract temporary? In some ways, yes but in others no. 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