Thinking About Using a Staffing Agency? Here’s What You Need to Know

When companies have open positions but need help locating the right people, they turn to staff agencies. They assist companies in hiring for a variety of positions, including temporary (an assignment with a set start and end date), temp to hire (a term that is initially temporary but is used to assist an employer in determining the temp worker’s long-term fit with the company), and direct hire (a permanent position in which the staffing agency acts as a recruiter). A staffing agency serves as a liaison between employers and employees, assisting in matching qualified candidates with companies with current job openings.