Most hiring decisions feel right in the interview. The resume makes sense. The conversation goes well. Everyone leaves hopeful. But the real test isn’t how someone interviews. It’s how they show up once the work actually starts. That gap between interview confidence and real performance is where a lot of hiring stress begins for small teams. That’s exactly why temp-to-hire makes so much sense. It gives you the chance to see how someone truly works inside your team before making a permanent decis