Contracting Continues to Grow

28 April 2026

As organisations reassess permanent hiring, contracting remains a key workforce strategy.

It provides flexibility, faster access to capability and reduced long term risk. However, experienced contractors remain selective in their engagements.
Clarity of scope, strong leadership and well managed environments continue to influence contractor decisions.

“Many hiring managers are continuing to seek out active and passive candidates for contract hiring, as a means of taking advantage of changes in the labour market and ensuring a strong talent pipeline aligned to core roles and competencies going forward”.

By Angela Anderson, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment

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