In the creative industry – where trends are constantly shifting and each day brings something new – it can be tempting for hiring managers to think short-term. While freelancers and temp-to-hires are beneficial for extra support on tight deadlines or filling sudden gaps, permanent hires will evolve with your brand and ultimately lead to lasting success. 

Clutch understands that creative excellence requires stability and long-term commitment. That’s why we want to help build your team with permanent creative professionals ready to carry the spark year after year. Through forming relationships, deep brand familiarity, and an investment in the future direction of your company, permanent hires are essential for enduring success. Here are the top reasons why permanent hiring truly matters, and how Clutch can help. 

Why It Matters 

Strengthens Team Culture 

When you focus on permanent hires, these employees are able to build relationships within and across departments, strengthening team culture and collaboration. Frequent turnover can cause disturbances in the natural workflow of your employees as they adjust to changing personalities and work strategies. 

Encourages Collaboration Among Employees 

Teamwork and collaboration is key for creative work. A team of permanent employees understands each other’s strategic approach and has a deep familiarity with the brand and big-picture objectives. Employees are more confident to voice new ideas and opinions with colleagues they are comfortable around and familiar with. 

Strategy Evolves with the Business 

When you continue to bring in contract or freelance employees, their strategic focus tends to be on the current or most pressing projects. On the other hand, permanent employees keep your long-term strategy and vision in the back of their mind, and this ensures it evolves with your business instead of project to project. 

Demonstrates Growth Potential 

Your prevalence of permanent employees demonstrates to potential candidates the opportunities for growth at your company. Creatives today seek jobs that allow them to assume senior roles and develop their skills and experience throughout their time with the company. The potential for growth also motivates employees to contribute more meaningfully and strive towards their career objectives at your business. 

Increases Operational Efficiency 

A permanent hiring strategy will increase your business’s operational efficiency and productivity. When employees establish themselves at your company, they are committed to long-term workforce planning – and drive innovation and productivity as a result. 

Reduced Turnover Costs 

Finally, permanent hiring is essential for long-term success because less frequent hiring cycles means less time and money invested in the recruitment and training of employees. Having an established team of creatives allows you to focus your energy and resources on other critical aspects of your business. 

How Clutch Can Help 

We’ll Handle the Hiring 

Your business strategy and structure is likely constantly changing. If you are struggling to find the time or resources to hire for permanent, often niche, roles, let Clutch do the hard work and find the perfect candidate for your team. 

Intentional Recruiting 

Our experienced recruiters build real and lasting relationships with every candidate. They understand their past experiences and future goals and can find your next hire who is ready to commit to your business for the long haul. 

Creative Industry Expertise 

Our team has been immersed in the creative industry for years. We understand the evolving market and the creative skills necessary to thrive. Our unique network of impact players contains the permanent hire perfect for your team, and through our efficient and personalized recruiting process we’ll deliver them directly to you – ready to start immediately.  

Your Trusted Hiring Resource 

Candidates with decades of creative experience reach out to us every single day in search of their next opportunity. They trust our process and the clients we’ve worked with for years and are confident in our ability to find them their next permanent role. Let us match you with one of these highly skilled professionals and we’ll build something great – together.