Executive Retained Search and Recruiting Excellence Since 1989

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Berkeley Search Consultants is a full-service executive search and placement firm that has been successfully meeting the crucial needs of our clients since our founding in 1989.

Contract Staffing

Contract staffing offers a hiring arrangement where organizations employ individuals on a temporary basis for a specific period, usually to address short-term needs, specialized projects, seasonal demands, or to fill skill gaps. In this scenario, the employees (contractors) are typically sourced, employed, and managed through a staffing agency or consulting firm, rather than directly by the hiring organization.

Key Characteristics of Contract Staffing:

Temporary Nature: Contract employees work for a clearly defined period or project duration, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even years.

Flexible Workforce: Organizations can easily scale their workforce up or down depending on project demands, workload fluctuations, or economic conditions.

Cost Efficiency: Companies save costs related to permanent employment, such as benefits, insurance, taxes, and administrative overhead, as these are typically handled by the staffing agency.

Specialized Talent: Businesses gain quick access to specialized skills or expertise they may not have internally.

Reduced Hiring Risks: Contract staffing reduces risks associated with permanent hires, allowing employers to assess a worker’s fit before considering permanent employment.

Advantages for Employers:

  • Enhanced flexibility and adaptability.
  • Reduced employment liabilities.
  • Easier access to niche or specialized skills.
  • Faster recruitment process.

Advantages for Workers:

  • Flexibility to select projects or companies.
  • Opportunity to gain diverse experiences and skills.
  • Potential for higher hourly rates compared to permanent employment.

Our Consumer Packaged Goods practice represents well-known brands and clients nationwide in the identification and recruitment of top talent in Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain and all areas of Manufacturing spanning from the mid to executive levels.

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From start-up to Fortune 500 companies, our extensive technology industry knowledge base and proven track record of accomplishments enable Berkeley Search Consultants to tailor and fulfill each search with flawless execution. We specialize in enabling companies to identify and secure exceptional Board, CXO, VP & Director level executive technology talent across key business functions.

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Our Healthcare practice strives to bring the highest level of professionalism and a consultative approach to our client partnerships. This strategy, coupled with the team’s extreme attention to detail and strong planning skills, helps us to successfully complete each assignment within the agreed upon timeframe, by delivering the highest caliber candidate for the role.

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The Banking team has been a cornerstone of our business since its inception.  Partnering with banks, brokerage and Fintech clients, our recruitment efforts in this practice span a wide area with a focus on wealth management, trust, financial advisors, accounting, commercial and agricultural lending, business banking, investment banking, treasury/cash management, risk management and credit administration.

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