”My preferred hiring approach would just be contractor-for-a-day arrangements.” I’m not sure that method would be suitable for people who already are employed.

”My preferred hiring approach would just be contractor-for-a-day arrangements.” I’m not sure that method would be suitable for people who already are employed. At least in Sweden, where I live, you can (AFAICT) get fired for working for your employer’s competitors. So if you don’t get the new job, you might lose your current job as well.