While working on a contract basis is not for everyone, it is an option that makes sense for a tremendous number of people and businesses.

There are a number of advantages to both the employer and employee of appointing temporary staff for a fixed period that the team Unity Recruitment have looked into. One example of this can be found in the Premier League at the moment, where Everton have borrowed Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea for the season and are reaping the rewards.

Lukaku has scored eight goals for the Toffees and they are currently sitting pretty in fifth place in the table.

CXC Global has taken the opportunity to publish a guide to how firms up and down the country in all manner of sectors can follow in the footsteps of Everton and Lukaku by achieving great success with temporary workers.

It started by explaining that temporary can sometimes be better to permanent when it comes to recruitment. While there is more security and loyalty involved in a permanent addition to any team, contract workers can be keen to prove themselves and offer impressive talents that simply need to be polished.

A short-term contract also helps people to build an impressive CV, so taking on a series of temporary roles is no bad thing. It gets individuals in the shop window and may eventually lead to precisely the type of job they want.

Contract jobs give professionals the chance to experience a new city and a different environment. It takes them out of their comfort zone and prepares them for a long and hard career - something Lukaku is achieving on Merseyside.

High levels of flexibility are demanded of contract staff, as they must show they can thrive in different businesses to continue securing employment.

And finally, compliance is a key factor in any contract-based role. Being able to meet the code of a business and adhere to government or industry-wide regulations remains a priority and helps professionals get in shape.