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Technical secondment is a flexible staffing solution where one or more of our skilled employees are temporarily assigned to work within your organisation for a predetermined period. During this arrangement, our staff members integrate seamlessly into your team, working as dedicated resources whilst remaining our employees. This unique approach provides you with immediate access to specialist expertise without the complexities and commitments associated with permanent recruitment.
Our secondment arrangements are highly flexible, accommodating various time commitments and durations to match your specific project requirements. Whether you need full-time support for a 12-month system implementation, part-time assistance for 20 hours per week, or scheduled coverage such as every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for six months, we can structure the arrangement to suit your operational needs. This flexibility ensures you receive the right level of expertise precisely when and how you need it and in many cases this can be varied with notice.
Secondment offers significant advantages over traditional recruitment or contracting models. You gain immediate access to pre-vetted, experienced professionals without the time-consuming recruitment process, background checks, or onboarding delays. Our seconded staff arrive with established expertise and can contribute productively from day one, eliminating the learning curve associated with new permanent hires. Crucially, they also come with the complete technical backup of GEN, including access to our specialist technical teams, enterprise-grade systems, and extensive resources that would be impossible for individual contractors or new employees to provide.
The arrangement provides exceptional cost predictability and budget control. You pay a fixed rate for the services provided without worrying about additional costs such as National Insurance contributions, pension obligations, holiday pay, sick leave, or other employment-related expenses. This transparent pricing model allows for accurate project budgeting and eliminates the hidden costs that often accompany permanent staffing solutions.
Risk mitigation is another key benefit of our secondment model. Since our staff remain our employees, you're protected from employment law complications, redundancy costs, and HR disputes. If the working relationship doesn't meet expectations or project requirements change, the arrangement can be modified or concluded without the legal and financial implications of terminating permanent employees.
Our secondment agreements are structured to provide maximum flexibility whilst ensuring clear expectations for all parties. Terms can range from short-term assignments of a few weeks to extended placements lasting several years, depending on your project requirements. We accommodate various working patterns including full-time, part-time, specific days per week, or project-based schedules that align with your operational needs.
Each secondment agreement clearly defines the scope of work, reporting relationships, performance expectations, and deliverables. Our staff integrate into your existing management structure and follow your operational procedures whilst maintaining their employment relationship with GEN. This dual accountability ensures professional standards are maintained whilst allowing seamless integration with your team dynamics.
Confidentiality and intellectual property protections are built into every secondment arrangement. Our staff are bound by comprehensive non-disclosure agreements and understand the sensitive nature of client environments. Any work product or innovations developed during the secondment period belong to your organisation, ensuring complete protection of your business interests and competitive advantages.
One of the most significant advantages of secondment is the straightforward termination process that protects your organisation from employment law complications. Since our staff remain our employees throughout the secondment period, you have no legal obligations regarding redundancy payments, notice periods, or employment tribunals. This arrangement provides complete flexibility to adjust your workforce based on changing business requirements.
Termination procedures are clearly defined in the secondment agreement and typically require reasonable notice periods that allow for proper handover of responsibilities. We work collaboratively to ensure smooth transitions, whether the secondment is concluding as planned or ending early due to changed circumstances. Our goal is to maintain positive relationships whilst ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
In the unlikely event that performance issues arise, we handle all disciplinary matters as the employing organisation, removing any HR burden from your team. This includes performance management, training interventions, or if necessary, replacement of seconded staff. You maintain the right to request changes to the secondment arrangement without the legal complexities associated with managing permanent employees, ensuring your projects remain on track with minimal administrative overhead.
Over the past decade, businesses have increasingly embraced secondment as the intelligent alternative to traditional staffing models. In an era of rapid technological change and project-based working, organisations need access to specialist skills without the long-term commitments and financial risks associated with permanent recruitment. Secondment provides this perfect balance, delivering immediate expertise whilst maintaining operational flexibility and cost control.
Forward-thinking companies recognise that secondment offers superior value proposition compared to permanent hiring or traditional contracting. You gain access to pre-qualified professionals at a predictable cost, without the hidden expenses of recruitment, training, benefits, or potential redundancy liabilities. This model is particularly attractive in today's volatile business environment where project requirements can change rapidly and organisations need the agility to scale their workforce up or down without legal complications or financial penalties.
The growing popularity of secondment reflects a fundamental shift in how successful businesses approach resource management. Rather than being constrained by permanent headcount limitations or the uncertainties of contractor relationships, secondment provides the best of both worlds: dedicated, integrated team members who bring immediate value without any of the traditional employment liabilities. It's not just a staffing solution; it's a strategic advantage that enables businesses to remain competitive, agile, and cost-effective in an increasingly demanding marketplace.