FAQs Archive - Smelt Interim

Q: What should I do if I feel uncomfortable with my client?

If you do not feel comfortable with your client, please contact us immediately. You should always feel save working for a client. Many reasons can cause your not feeling ok, but whatever reason, we are here to work with you together to solve. We are also connected to an organisation specialized to handle situations. Feel free to ask their contact details. Iris Calmes icalmes@smelt.nl +3127874036

Q: How much time will it take to end a contract with a freelancer?

The notice period of the agreement is determined by what you have stipulated in the agreement with the interim professional or with the service provider. According to Dutch law, you may terminate the agreement by the next day. Smelt does not consider such a notice period appropriate in the life sciences industry and therefore always suggests a period of one week to two weeks to both parties.

Q: Is a freelancer more expensive than an employee?

Yes, we have to admit that when you count the numbers, a freelancer is more expensive than your employee. But if you take into account that a freelancer only bills the hours worked for your company, take into account that you have much more flexibility, access to specific knowledge and experience, the benefits far outweigh the numbers.

Q: When can I adjust my hourly rate?

In the case of a short-term assignment, your hourly rate is established and fixed. The moment the assignment is extended or changes in nature, this could be a reason to adjust your hourly rate. In-between assignments you can edit your rates.

Q: What if a client gives a fixed-rating fee?

Sometimes a client gives a maximum rate for an assignment in advance. The moment we (from our knowledge of the market) believe that this maximum rate is not sufficient to make the match between the assignment and the interim professional who has the required knowledge and experience, we will discuss this with the client and advise them to adjust the rate.