Hiring a person for a limited time instead of hiring them on a permanent basis is known as contract staffing. Contract employment is a favored choice for many employers and employees alike, since flexible working is becoming more and more popular and market demands are changing faster than ever.

Temporary staff refers to employees hired for a specific period of time or on a project basis as opposed to permanent hires. The temporary employee, or “Temp,” is employed by the client company but is paid by a third-party staffing company.