Permanent recruitment

Permanent recruitment serves as an excellent solution for businesses seeking to meet long-term resource requirements. Within this model, organisations engage potential employees under contracts without predefined end dates. This traditional employment approach involves direct hiring by the company or a preferred third-party agency, ensuring roles remain open-ended.

Permanent recruitment offers valuable advantages for businesses looking to fill gaps or scale their teams for long-term growth. This solution ensures consistency in knowledge, serving as a stable resource for teams and organizations. Moreover, it fosters talent investment, nurtures company culture, retains expertise, provides cost-efficiency, and enhances overall productivity.

The primary differences between contract and permanent recruitment revolves around the duration or nature of employment. Contract recruitment provides flexibility for short-term projects or specific tasks requiring temporary assistance, allowing for rapid adaptation. Permanent recruitment focuses on establishing a stable resource for long-term strategic goals within the organization.

We recommend getting in touch to explore the best option for your organizational requirements. Reach out to us today for initial discussion. 

Our Salary Survey is the most comprehensive guide of salaries and hiring trends in the China. Based on the analysis of over 100,000 permanent, interim and contract placements, the Salary Survey covers China-specific salary and benefits insights across multiple industries.

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We connect you with a consultant proficient in your industry in China, specialising in matching candidates with the unique skills your organisation requires and supplying a comprehensive shortlist aligned to your recruitment request. Our specialists conduct thorough research, multi-channel sourcing and market mapping to build a personalised talent pool, granting unparalleled access to both active and passive job seekers beyond traditional channels. We provide continuous support to both you and the candidates from application through to their first day in the role.

China's permanent recruitment landscape is evolving, with employers increasingly seeking candidates with AI proficiency, cross-disciplinary skills, and openness to flexible work. In major hubs like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, demand is strong for professionals in Digital & Technology, Green Economy, and Healthcare, as enterprises invest in tech innovation and high-quality growth.

To stay ahead of the latest trends and salary benchmarks in your region, download our China Salary Survey 2026 or submit your hiring request to connect with our expert consultants.