HR mistakes to avoid when cooperating with freelancers

In terms of HR and talent management, freelancers hired by a company often tend to be forgotten. While regular employees might enjoy benefits, remuneration systems and career development, freelancers and external workers often miss out on these advantages and there is no systematic work happening with them. This article will describe some mistakes you should avoid when employing freelancers and external workers.

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Regarding freelancers as outsiders

According to Recruiter.com, freelancers are often treated as outsiders with no right to know what is going on in the company, what its priorities are, what changes are in the pipeline, and so on. But many companies are often built on freelancers and external suppliers, which is why these people also need to be a part of such matters.

Unreliability in payment

Companies tend to treat freelancers and contract workers in a way they would never treat their regular employees. Yet companies often have the same or even greater expectations from these workers than from regular employees. Be reliable when fulfilling your obligations, and be open in dealing with freelancers.

Not including contract workers in what is happening at the company

Even freelancers can have a good insight into the situation on the market and the necessary changes the company should make to keep its position there. Decision making of the given company should also consider the comments and opinions of contract workers.

Disadvantageous contracts

Dodgy negotiations, disadvantageous contracts, insufficiently communicated catches in the business terms and long payment due periods. These are frequent maladies arising from cooperation with contractors. All this has a negative effect on the cooperation, which then is not as fruitful as it could be.

No development or career advancement

The relationship between a freelancer and a company can (and should) also develop. Offer freelancers some sort of development too and work with them on their further education and improving their qualifications.

 

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Article source Recruiter.com - a U.S. career and employment website
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