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.
Function
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
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.
Types
Agencies often specialize in areas of expertise; for example, some provide medical staffers, others IT specialists, and still others high-level management.
Benefits
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
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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