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However, many prefer the loyalty and connection of having a full-time team member. Whichever you choose will depend on multiple factors; business needs, the role itself, legislative parameters, your future goals\u2026 There&#8217;s a lot to consider!\n\nWhatever\u2019s best for your business &#8211; it\u2019s incredibly important to have made this decision prior to starting your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/recruitment-process-guide\/\">recruitment process<\/a>, so that your candidates are fully informed about what they\u2019re applying for. With recruitment so tough right now, it definitely pays to be organised!\n\nTo make it easy, let\u2019s define these two types of employment and look at some of the benefits and pitfalls of each.\n\n<em>But first\u2026 <\/em><em>The views expressed in this article are general information only, and should not be relied on as professional advice. Please consult an employment lawyer for advice on your specific situation.<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/create-account-hiring-essentials\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Create a free Hiring Essentials account\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12939 size-large\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA.png\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA.png 1376w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Hiring-Essentails-CTA-SEA-768x536.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a> <\/em>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-a-full-time-employee-and-a-contractor\">What is the difference between a full-time employee and a contractor?<\/h2>\nSo what are the key differences between these two types of employment? While the definitions differ from country to country, there are a few elements that are generally common. Remember, there will be various employment and contractor rights applicable depending on where you are based.\n\nThese are just two types of employment. There may be many more available to you and your future team-member, including part-time or casual work.\n<h3 id=\"what-is-full-time-employment\">What is full-time employment?<\/h3>\nFull-time employment is when employees are on a permanent contract where they work for a minimum amount of hours per week (usually 38). Full-time employees are generally entitled to paid leave and a written notice or payment on termination.\n<h3 id=\"what-is-independent-contractor-work\">What is independent contractor work?<\/h3>\nContracting is employment undertaken on an agreed short term basis. The period of work can vary between days or months.\n\nContracts vary depending on the agreed working arrangements between employee and employer but usually take form as either a fixed-term (specific time only) or renewable (can be continued for a longer period if both parties agree).\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-role-of-employment-contracts\">What is the role of employment contracts?<\/h3>\nWhichever type of agreement you and your employee come to, it should be clearly outlined in a contract. Contracts are crucial documents that outline all the essential details of an employment engagement, including working hours, ensuring transparency and understanding between two parties.\n\nDid you know that you can easily issue and sign electronic contracts? <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/electronic-employment-contracts\/\">Learn how using electronic contracts can make your life a whole lot easier.\u00a0<\/a>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_4612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4612\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman smiling happily on her desk\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4612\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hiring-an-employee-vs-contractor-which-is-better-1-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Make sure any terms of employment are included in a contract.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cheaper-to-hire-an-employee-or-contractor\">Is it cheaper to hire an employee or contractor?<\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re confused about the ongoing engagement or <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/recruitment-costs\/\">recruitment costs<\/a> between hiring an employee or contractor, we\u2019re here to tell you that it\u2019s not definitive either way.\n\nIt generally comes back to the work that you want to be done. If you have a short-term project that you need assistance with, a contract worker could give you the help you need only when required and without the commitment of a full time schedule. However, if your business is taking on longer-term projects, the costs of a contract worker will quickly add up.\n\nAnd that\u2019s just scratching the surface of the economics of employment types.\n\nHave you considered hiring overseas? Here is the breakdown of the cost of hiring an employee in:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/hire-employees\/australia\/\">Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/hire-employees\/new-zealand\/\">New Zealand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/hire-employees\/united-kingdom\/\">United Kingdom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/hire-employees\/philippines\/\">Philippines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/hire-employees\/indonesia\/\">Indonesia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/hire-employees\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/hire-employees\/netherlands\/\">Netherlands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/hire-employees\/united-states\/\">United States<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-contractors-get-paid-more\">Why do contractors get paid more?<\/h2>\nA contractor\u2019s hourly rate will generally be higher than that of a full-time employee for a number of reasons, but primarily to supplement the lost benefits that an employed worker is entitled to.\n\nContract workers do not have access to annual or sick leave. They also may not be entitled to retirement benefits or other perks or bonuses which a permanent employee might enjoy.\n\nContract workers also have more flexibility in setting their rate. While a full-time employee may have an annual performance review and salary adjustment, a contract worker can generally adjust their rate based on client type and demand.\n<h2 id=\"should-you-hire-an-independent-contractor-or-full-time-employee\">Should you hire an independent contractor or full-time employee?<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"benefits-of-hiring-independent-contractors\">Benefits of hiring independent contractors<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"-1\"><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"1-flexibility\">1. Flexibility<\/h4>\nA key positive of contract work is that the number of hours worked is agreed upon beforehand, so employers can select the time and money spent on the specific project.\n<h4 id=\"2-they-will-likely-provide-their-own-equipment\">2. They will likely provide their own equipment<\/h4>\nContractors have to provide their own tools and equipment (unless otherwise agreed), therefore less organisational assets are used. For example, if you are hiring a freelance writer &#8211; they will use their personal device to complete the work.\n<h4 id=\"3-theres-less-commitment\">3. There\u2019s less commitment<\/h4>\nSome contract workers can be engaged for as little as one day, meaning that if you don\u2019t like working with a contractor, you\u2019re not obliged to stay with them longer than the agreed period.\n<h4 id=\"4-access-new-perspectives\">4. Access new perspectives<\/h4>\nWorking with professionals outside of the business gives your company a fresh set of eyes to help you stay competitive.\n<h4 id=\"5-less-payroll-administration\">5. Less payroll administration<\/h4>\nWhile it varies by country, generally contractors will manage their own tax and retirement contributions. As contractors are their own business, they pay their own tax (rather than it being deducted from payslips). They essentially work for themselves\u2014meaning less expenses for the company.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_4611\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4611\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Woman seated on her bed, working from home with the laptop on her lap\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4611\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hiring-an-employee-vs-contractor-which-is-better-2-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A contract worker could be a great choice for short-term projects.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"drawbacks-of-hiring-independent-contractors\">Drawbacks of hiring independent contractors<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"-2\"><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"1-they-can-be-time-intensive\">1. They can be time-intensive<\/h4>\nThere is a risk of hiring an external contractor to work with your organisation as they\u2019re not familiar with the company\u2019s goals, values and culture, potentially causing issues within the business. The time spent showing them the ropes and aligning them with your company\u2019s culture is all for nothing when they move on.\n<h4 id=\"2-you-may-lose-them-to-another-job\">2. You may lose them to another job<\/h4>\nContracting is on a term-by-term basis, so there is the risk of the contractor not returning to work for you again as they have other commitments or have been offered a permanent contract elsewhere. If you\u2019re scared of losing a contractor, consider offering them full-time employment.\n<h4 id=\"3-you-have-to-adjust-your-employment-relationship\">3. You have to adjust your employment relationship<\/h4>\nAs contractors have a high level of control and autonomy over their projects, it is hard to maintain an employee\/contractor relationship. While you can provide feedback as a client, you cannot interfere with their work. As they also will likely be working with more than one client at a time, you will also not be their top professional priority as you would be to full-time staff.\n<h4 id=\"4-they-are-not-covered-by-your-insurance\">4. They are not covered by your insurance<\/h4>\nContractors generally aren\u2019t covered under your company\u2019s insurance, making you liable for any injury sustained on the job. Ensure you include necessary insurance requirements into the contract before they start to avoid this.\n<h4 id=\"5-wages\">5. Wages<\/h4>\nFor the reasons we outlined above, contractors\u2019 wages usually cost organisations around 15-20% more than permanent staff.\n<h3 id=\"benefits-of-hiring-employees\">Benefits of hiring employees<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"-3\"><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"1-productivity\">1. Productivity<\/h4>\nFull-time employees are always focusing on the business as they have a schedule and can get more quality work done as they are not restricted to a short term contract. Unlike independent workers, the company manages their employment administration (think paying taxes, contributions and retirement), giving them more time in the day.\n<h4 id=\"2-they-have-company-loyalty\">2. They have company loyalty<\/h4>\nFull-time employees have a sense of connection to their organisation and are always readily available to help. Through employee engagement and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/workplace-culture-bundle\/\">positive culture<\/a>, full-time employees feel a sense of belonging to an organisation as a vital team member.\n<h4 id=\"3-consistency\">3. Consistency<\/h4>\nAs full-time employees are committed to the business, they have their routine and know the organisation in depth they will perform tasks consistently and on an ongoing basis.\n<h4 id=\"4-they-can-be-cost-effective\">4. They can be cost effective<\/h4>\nContractors generally cost more per hour than a full-time employee. If you need work done over a long period of time, having a permanent staff member is definitely the most economic way to do it.\n<h4 id=\"5-they-can-be-time-efficient\">5. They can be time efficient<\/h4>\nUnlike having to go through <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/improve-onboarding-process\/\">onboarding procedures<\/a> each time you hire a new contractor, you only have to onboard new hires once.\n<h4 id=\"6-you-can-give-them-greater-direction\">6. You can give them greater direction<\/h4>\nFull-time employees perform tasks under the guidance and direction of their employer giving you more control over how things are done and what the final project looks like.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_4610\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4610\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Team members seated on the couch, smiling\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4610\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hiring-an-employee-vs-contractor-which-is-better-3-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Having a great team culture can be invaluable for a business.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"drawbacks-of-hiring-permanent-employees\">Drawbacks of hiring permanent employees<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"-4\"><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"1-you-have-to-effectively-manage-their-admin\">1. You have to effectively manage their admin<\/h4>\nPayroll, policies, insurance, leave &#8211; all of these employee entitlements fall to you as an employer to manage! However, with tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/products\/hr-software\/\">91爆料\u2019s HR<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/products\/payroll-software\/\">Payroll tools<\/a>, these don\u2019t have to be the time-consuming task they once were.\n<h4 id=\"2-in-flexibility\">2. In-flexibility<\/h4>\nWhen you hire a permanent employee, you do so for the low and high periods for your business &#8211; which could be somewhat of a financial risk. They will be with you regardless of how busy or quiet company activities are. This can, however, also be a good thing. During slower times your team will be able to complete organisational or strategic tasks.\n<h4 id=\"3-you-need-to-provide-all-equipment\">3. You need to provide all equipment<\/h4>\nEmployees of your company will need to be provided with all the tools and equipment they need to complete their jobs. You may also need to manage an office space. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/the-remote-first-workplace-playbook\/\">a remote-first culture<\/a> is always an option.\n<h4 id=\"4-you-need-to-manage-team-strategy\">4. You need to manage team strategy<\/h4>\nPermanent employees require long-term thinking around development, team-building, employee wellness and more. Even though there can be great benefits to managing these things, it is a big commitment.\n<h2 id=\"whats-the-difference-between-a-contractor-vs-subcontractor\">What&#8217;s the difference between a contractor vs subcontractor?<\/h2>\nA subcontractor is someone that your contractor will hire to help them perform different tasks and duties. Instead of an employer having to source a whole team of independent workers, a contractor will source and manage subcontractor talent.\n\nIn what kind of context would this be necessary? Think about a building and construction crew. A homeowner would hire the contractor to complete a renovation, then the contractor &#8211; with their contacts and knowledge of the building industry &#8211; would source subcontractors to help them complete the project.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_4609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4609\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man in a construction site with his drilling tools\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4609\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hiring-an-employee-vs-contractor-which-is-better-4-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Subcontractors are commonly used in the construction biz. Image via Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"cant-decide-seek-professional-advice\">Can&#8217;t decide? Seek professional advice<\/h2>\nTo keep on the theme of construction, let\u2019s hammer one point home. There are many factors to consider in making this decision, and you should consider the laws and regulations in your country to make sure you are hiring compliantly.\n\nLook internally and see what the best option is for your business and remember, you can always offer a contractor full-time employment if you like what they do.\n\nWe hope you found this article helpful. To master your hiring strategy, download our free <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/recruitment-process-guide\/\">Recruitment Guide<\/a> now.\n\n<strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><em> The information in this article is current as at 1 August 2022, and has been prepared by 91爆料 Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (<\/em><strong><em>91爆料<\/em><\/strong><em>). 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