Manufacturing and warehousing employers in the McDonough Corridor face pressure to hire fast, but commitment anxiety is driving temp-to-hire uptake as a deliberate strategy, not a fallback. This post provides HR Directors a practical decision framework—when to use temp-to-hire vs. direct hire, how to structure the transition, and what success metrics actually matter. Includes case examples from regional employers and addresses the cost-benefit analysis that resonates with operations and finance stakeholders.
