Our Thoughts
We’re Not a Temp Agency or Headhunters
Aug 12, 2015
There are some assumptions of what our industry is. We are mistaken all the time for “just a temp agency.” Temporary placement is a very small piece of our business. We are not only working with businesses to help them hire the right employees, we are their partner.
Whether a business is large or small, everyone is looking to save two things- money and time. For a small company, the bottom line may be recruiting employees to grow the business or to provide human resources support as some small businesses may lack a human resources department. A larger company may need the broader network a staffing company can provide, especially when looking for a specific talent. Here are some great key benefits that a workforce management company can provide to businesses.
Time and Money
By making use of a workforce management company, businesses can fill their temporary needs and more permanent needs. Employers can try an employee on a temporary basis before hiring them directly. This can help ensure they are a great fit for the company. Making a bad hire can be very costly to companies of all sizes. Extra Help provides extensive screening of potential employees to help prevent making a bad hire. Employers can save money by having variable costs filling a temporary need instead of a fixed cost on something like a temporary rise in production or a surge of customer orders. Hiring temporary employees can also help prevent employee burnout and work-related injuries due to heavy workload. Another plus to consider is that workforce development companies typically provide complimentary advertising as part of their recruiting process.
Human Resources Advice
Workforce development companies can offer valuable advice and information on many different human resources topics. Resources can include state and federal law information, diversity training, healthcare reform, safety programs and topics, employee retention ideas, among many other topics. Many workforce development companies offer tools to help clients complete audits, write employment handbooks, job descriptions, and other policies. Did you know that Extra Help, Inc. provides payroll services?
Recruiters
Recruiters can be a valuable resource because they know the current market and trends. They can save employers a lot of time and money on resources. A certified recruiter can speed up the candidate search with qualified candidates. They can find specialized talent and will work off of the employers’ needs and wants for the positions they are filling. Recruiters can dig into a potential candidate’s work history and find out more about their performance in previous positions. Focus can be devoted to finding the best candidates for the position.
According to the American Staffing Association, the staffing industry generated $122 billion in sales, with $109.2 billion coming from temporary and contract staffing in 2013. Staffing companies are continuing to thrive and grow throughout the United States. Extra Help, Inc. provides a full service of workforce management solutions. Contact any of our locations to find out more information.
