Staffing & Hiring Terms, Explained Simply
Clear, no-jargon definitions for the contract and bench-hiring terminology you'll run into — what each term means, how it works, and when it matters for your next hire.
Engagement Models
What Is C2C (Corp-to-Corp) Hiring?
C2C, or corp-to-corp, hiring is an engagement model where a company pays a contractor's own registered business — not the individual — for their services. The contractor remains self-employed and handles their own taxes and benefits, while the hiring company avoids employer-of-record obligations.
W2 vs 1099 vs C2C: Contractor Types Compared
W2, 1099, and C2C describe how a developer is legally engaged and paid. A W2 worker is a direct employee with taxes withheld by the employer. A 1099 worker is an independent individual contractor who handles their own taxes. A C2C worker is paid through their own registered company rather than as an individual.
Contract-to-Hire, Explained
Contract-to-hire is an engagement model where a developer starts on a fixed-term contract, with the option — for either side — to convert to permanent employment once that period ends. It lets a company evaluate real, on-the-job performance before committing to a full-time hire.
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