Temporary employment: 4 myths surrounding temporary work debunked

Myth 1: temporary work is temporary and offers no security

Many people see temporary work as a stopgap: jobs of short duration, with uncertainty about the next assignment, and with no social benefits.

The reality

Employment is often a strategic stepping stone to a permanent contract. The legal context in Belgium encourages the transition to permanent employment. Indeed, 80% of temporary workers who are still at work after six months have a permanent contract with the user (source: Federgon).

The legal context in Belgium encourages a transition to permanent employment.
• Security of pay & social rights: As a temporary worker through TRIXXO JOBS you have the same social rights (including pay, holidays, holiday pay, pension accrual) as permanent employees in the same position at that company. TRIXXO JOBS is your legal employer and guarantees the correct handling of this.
• The stepping stone: Employers use temporary work as an extended trial period without risk. This is the candidate's chance to prove his or her worth and achieve the perfect, durable match.

Myth 2: Temporary workers are paid worse

There is a persistent belief that temp agencies 'skim off' a significant portion of the pay, making the temp worker earn less than a permanent colleague for the same work.

The reality

This is categorically incorrect. The principle of "equal pay for equal work" is a fundamental pillar of Belgian legislation around temporary agency work.

• The principle: As a temporary worker, you are entitled to the same pay, including premiums, allowances and benefits, as the permanent employee performing exactly the same job.
• Guarantee of correct remuneration: Our eXXpertise ensures that the correct pay scale, the correct sectoral premiums (PCs) and all legal obligations are immediately and correctly applied. This unburdens the employer and guarantees the candidate correct and fair remuneration.

Myth 3: Temporary employment is only for low-skilled vacancies

Temporary employment agencies mainly recruit for manufacturing, logistics or temporary administrative work, and are not suitable for high-skilled profiles or specialist positions.

The reality

The modern labour market requires flexibility in all sectors. At TRIXXO JOBS, we actively recruit for vacancies in a wide range of fields:

• Specialised roles: From highly skilled ICT consultants and specialised technicians (Engineering, R&D) to financial experts and marketing professionals (Finance, Office, Marketing).
• Opportunity for both starters and experienced talent: Temporary employment is an excellent way for starters to gain relevant work experience. For experienced professionals, it offers the chance to give career a new direction or contribute to various SMEs and large enterprises as a flexible specialist. We help with targeted career counselling to make that match.

Myth 4: Temporary workers are less motivated

A candidate working through temporary employment has less of a connection with the company and will therefore show less commitment and motivation.

The reality

The opposite is true. Temporary workers are often extra motivated.

The reality is the opposite.

• Fixed contract: They know that their commitment, flexibility and proactive attitude are the key to getting a permanent contract.
• Focus on motivation: At TRIXXO JOBS, our mission is to find the perfect, sustainable match. We select candidates not only on their CV, but on their values and ambition. This ensures that the person starting through us has a strong motivation to succeed and stay at that specific company.

Via interim employment to sustainable job happiness

External employment is much more than 'filling a vacancy'; it is a strategic HR service that both provides the candidate with an opportunity for sustainable job happiness, and gives the employer the flexibility and vetted talent needed for growth.

TRIXXO JOBS is your people-focused, professional, and strategic partner in Belgium. By combining our eXXpertise with an eye for the person behind the CV, we create matches that break the clichés and produce a sustainable match for both parties.