What Are the Benefits of Using a Staffing Company?
Finding an employee who is a perfect fit for a company and its corporate culture is often difficult, costly and time-consuming. Further, if a company has a special project lasting for a specific time frame, and lacks the in-house personnel, a temporary worker is often the answer. As such, looking to a staffing agency to assist in finding temporary or permanent workers saves company resources; often the match is successful.
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Function
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A staffing agency provides temporary or permanent workers to a company by targeting the company's need, then matching a worker's skill set, background and personality accordingly, providing a "fit" for both staffer and employer.
Features
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Staffing agencies, for a fee or other agreed-upon terms, advertise, interview, test and perform background/reference checks on potential employees. The agency handles payroll, taxes, workers compensation and other benefits concerning the worker while she remains on its payroll.
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Types
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Agencies often specialize in areas of expertise; for example, some provide medical staffers, others IT specialists, and still others high-level management.
Benefits
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Utilizing the services of a staffing agency benefits both the employer and the employee by offering a "safe" alternative to direct hire; each has an opportunity to assess the "fit" without a major commitment.
Potential
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According to the Department of Labor, the rising cost of health and other benefits continues to challenge today's businesses. As a result, more companies are looking to staffing agencies to fill their positions and shoulder some of their overhead, making the market for staffing agencies appealing.
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