Staffing that starts from your business reality

In Belgium, the probation period does not exist. I mean it. It was legally abolished in 2014. From day one, every permanent employee has a full notice period and full protection. For companies, this means hiring someone for a top position without knowing whether that person will operate within your specific culture. This is why a growing number of Belgian companies choose to work with contractors before converting them to permanent roles. Companies do not aim to avoid commitment; they are genuinely trying to make the right choice. Which brings us to the question every professional eventually asks: "Will I ever become permanent?" The question is fully justified. Most staffing arrangements end with the contractor being replaced, the project ending, or the company finding a reason to renegotiate. A company brings in a professional through us. The new team member starts working, onboarding, and building relationships with the team. Both sides observe whether the culture fits, the output is aligned, and the chemistry works. Throughout this period, we stay involved: coaching, regular check-ins with both the contractor and the line manager, a three-way partnership in which gaps are spotted early and addressed before they grow. After a sustained period of positive collaboration, when the professional knows the role, the company knows what they're getting, and trust has been established through daily work rather than interview impressions, the transfer happens. The professional moves directly from our payroll to the client's payroll. • No transfer fee. • No additional cost to the client. • No renegotiation pressure on the team member. This matters because it removes the conflict of interest built into traditional staffing. As Stijn puts it: you only sign the marriage contract when both sides are sure. By the time the transition happens, it's not a leap of faith. It's a confirmation of what's already working. If you are a candidate and a company that genuinely interests you offers a contractor position, do not hesitate. There is a clear logic behind it, and it works in your favor too: you get time to experience the culture, the team, and the role before making your own long-term decision. The contractor phase isn't a holding pattern. It's the foundation.