Sometimes it feels like the workday just disappears into a fog of deadlines, meetings and “Can you just quickly check this?” That’s when you wish you had another colleague – or maybe even an extra helping hand that shows up just when you need it most. Enter: Appelberg!
Hiring a consultant is a flexible and adaptable approach to managing your workflow, and there are many benefits to having an extra resource just when you need it. Here are some reasons why it could be the best decision you make this week:
1. Tailor-made expertise – exactly what you need
Whether you need someone who is an expert in employer branding, someone who can delve into your technical white papers and actually understand what the engineers are saying (which is an art in itself), or maybe someone who is a pro at managing social media, you can get exactly the profile you need. Forget complicated recruitment processes and lengthy inductions. The consultant steps in and starts delivering right away.
For many years, we have supported the in-house editorial team at Scania with various on-site consultants. Currently, we are assisting Scania with text production, editing and social media management, among other things.
“The consultants are an excellent complement to our experienced colleagues, elevating and optimising our communication for our target groups and channels. The combination of experience, business knowledge and being on site is an important strength for us.”
Ann-Helen Tolleman, Head of Content Production, Scania
2. Unbeatable flexibility
Do you need help two days a week? Three? Or maybe just a month during a particularly intensive project? No problem. The consultant’s schedule is completely flexible and can be adapted to your needs, whether they are short term or long term. And when the pressure decreases, the consultant’s hours do likewise. When the workload increases again, perhaps before an event or during reporting times, then you just have to pick up the pace and bring the consultant back in. It’s like having an extra gear that is ready to be deployed at any time.
Even the consultant’s location is flexible in today’s society. Having a consultant no longer has to mean being in your office: our support can also be provided digitally. If, on the other hand, you want someone who is on site and can lend you an extra pair of hands, our wide network of contributors includes many competent people who are ready to support your daily routines.
3. A breath of fresh air
A big advantage of bringing in a consultant is that you get new perspectives and fresh ideas. It’s easy to lose perspective when you’re working on the same things day in-day out, but a consultant comes in with an ‘outsider’s take’ and may see solutions and opportunities that you haven’t thought of. Plus, you get expertise that’s tailored to the specific task at hand.
4. An ‘extended arm’
The consultant becomes part of the team, but with a shorter start-up time than a new hire, and without the employment obligations. We learn your company’s values, business, products and service offerings. You get an ‘extended arm’ that only shows up when you need it, and which is ready to get started right away. And who can say no to extra help?
So, whether you need someone to interview your tech gurus, manage your social media or support your employer branding campaign, an on-site consultant is a flexible and tailor-made solution that fits perfectly when the workload is heavy and instant expertise is required.
