Question 1

What is a staffing agency?

Accepted Answer

Staffing agencies are contracted on behalf of companies to do recruiting and talent acquisition for them. Staffing agencies often have a large pool of candidates to draw from, giving them access to more talent than an HR department may have on their own. The staffing agencies want to make a great match with qualified candidates and the company, boosting their own success rates and becoming a trusted partner for the company and worker.

Question 2

How do you calculate the scores for each company?

Accepted Answer

Our algorithm focuses on four main metrics: brand, trust, reviews, and user experience. This algorithm is constantly being updated to ensure the best results for your needs.

Question 3

Are staffing agencies worth it?

Accepted Answer

Staffing agencies are all different. They can specialize in certain placements, such as tech or medical or general office. They can focus on direct placements or short-term projects or some combination of both. They have the potential to save you time and money during the hiring process. It all depends on the agency you use, their past history of success, and if they attract the type of contractors you need.

Question 4

What are the benefits of staffing agencies?

Accepted Answer

Staffing agencies provide short-term and seasonal work to lessen the burden of employing full-time workers who may only be needed for a few short months. Staffing agencies also mitigate the risk of making a bad hire, and gives you greater access to talent, allowing you to fill positions faster.

Question 5

What are the cons of staffing agencies?

Accepted Answer

When you use a staffing agency, the incoming contract worker may not fit your company culture, and very often, no one has spoken to the candidate before they appear for work. Companies often do not know the full work background of a staffing employee. And because of the short-term nature of staffing, the training may be incomplete.

Question 6

What questions should I ask when choosing a staffing agency?

Accepted Answer

Ask about their experience, interview-to-hire ratio, their certifications and their onboarding process. Ask for any referrals or case studies from other clients to judge the staffing agency.

Question 7

How can you review the staffing agency’s record with previous clients?

Accepted Answer

If you ask the agency, they will refer you to testimonials on their website—which they have already curated—or put you in touch with a previous client that they know had a fantastic result. This can be helpful, but you may also want to contact those past clients directly. Sites like Glassdoor, TrustRadius, or other review sites, like Best Staffing Agencies, may also help.

Question 8

Do staffing agencies provide other services in addition to placement?

Accepted Answer

Several staffing agencies also provide payroll, human resources consulting, and more. Many others may include health care benefits which could help alleviate those costs from your firm, too.

Question 9

How do staffing agencies work?

Accepted Answer

Staffing agencies will talk with the hiring company to understand their priorities, their open positions and what type of hire they are looking for, such as full-time, part-time, or temp to hire. Many staffing agencies are now offering remote positions for employees and companies that are open to flexible work arrangements.

Question 10

How do I choose a staffing agency?

Accepted Answer

Before choosing a staffing an agency, consider the role that needs to be filled. Is it a specialist with senior level credentials? Then you may want to consider a recruiting firm or headhunter. An admin assistant? A staffing agency specializing in manufacturing will not be as much help. The point is, you may need several different staffing agencies to fill your roles depending on what the position requires.