Why Use a Temp Service?

Temp services are used by businesses in a number of ways and for a number of reasons. They provide temporary workers for companies when uncontrollable factors preclude a business from hiring a full-time employee.

Budget

Some companies do not have the current budget for a full-time employee. However, they do have a budget to pay for a temporary position.

Fit

Sometimes employees are not a good fit for an organization's culture. Hiring a temp will allow the organization to see how the person will or will not fit into the company.

Short Term Needs

Many companies have cycles throughout the year where demand is greater, and hiring a temp worker for a few days or weeks could mean the difference between serving customers and refusing service.

Seasonal

Other companies have a more specific, seasonal need for workers. For example, water parks only need employees during the summer, so they contract with a staffing agency for workers only during the summer months.

Temp to Perm

To "test drive" a worker, sometimes a company will use a temp-to-perm service. This allows it to convert the employee into its own if he performs well.

References

• Hire or Use a Temp?

Resources

• The pros and cons of hiring temporary employees