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title: Recruiters slow to hire despite improvements in economy
description: In spite of the economic improvements of the past few months, companies are still taking their time before deciding to hire a worker full-time.
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[IES Blog | NB 24](https://blog.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/ies-blog-nb-24)

# [Recruiters slow to hire despite improvements in economy](https://blog.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/ies-blog-nb-24/blog/recruiters-slow-to-hire-despite-improvements-in-economy)

 Written by [Innovative Employee Solutions](https://blog.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/ies-blog-nb-24/author/innovativeemployeesolutions) | Jan 20, 2014 5:09:51 PM

In a trend that will likely inspire firms to hire more temporary workers, it's been found by UT San Diego that companies and recruiters are [remaining cautious about hiring full-time staffers](http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/jan/16/recruiters-cautious-despite-economic-gains/) despite the improvements in the economy. One staffing agency representative said her clients are more and more looking at temp-to-hire and contract-to-hire programs.

The bottom line is a company needs a great staff to enact growth and drive revenue, according to the article. A survey cited in the story indicates the average cost of a bad hire is more than $50,000 on average.

This trend of keeping hiring on the back burner may not last for long, however, as the December U.S. industrial production index indicates that[output has increased by 0.3 percent](http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g17/current/) since last month to an all-time high of 101.8. This indicates record production in the industrial sector that may trickle down to other industries.

Whether or not hiring increases, it is always a good idea to consider choosing staff through a temp-to-hire firm. It is a safe way to know what kind of worker a company is hiring, and by utilizing an [employer of record services](https://www.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/recruiter-staffing/employer-of-record) firm, a company can avoid paying the expenses associated with a full-time hire.

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