Temp/Contract Staffing Services

What is Temp/Contract Staffing?

A flexible approach to meeting short-term and project-based staffing needs

Temp/Contract staffing involves providing clients with workers for temporary assignments, ranging from short-term projects to long-term contracts. Unlike direct hire placements, these workers remain employees of your staffing agency while working at client sites.

As a staffing agency offering temp/contract services, you're responsible for recruiting, screening, and placing qualified candidates with clients, as well as handling payroll, benefits, and employment compliance. Your agency bills the client at an hourly rate that includes the worker's wages plus your markup.

Temp/Contract staffing is ideal for clients needing workforce flexibility, handling seasonal demands, covering employee absences, or testing potential permanent hires through a "temp-to-perm" arrangement.

Benefits of Temp/Contract Staffing

Why clients choose temporary staffing services and how it benefits your staffing business

Consistent Revenue

Generate predictable weekly or monthly billing for as long as your temps are on assignment, creating stable cash flow for your agency.

Scalable Growth

Easily scale your temp staffing business by placing multiple workers across various clients, creating exponential revenue growth.

Repeat Business

Clients with temporary staffing needs often require ongoing support, creating long-term relationships and recurring revenue.

Larger Talent Pool

Access candidates seeking flexible work arrangements who might not be available for permanent positions.

Quick Placement

Temp positions typically fill faster than direct hire roles, allowing you to generate revenue more quickly.

Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Convert successful temporary placements to permanent hires, earning both hourly billing and conversion fees.

The Temp/Contract Staffing Process

Our proven methodology for successful temporary placements

01

Client Needs Assessment

Thoroughly understand your client's temporary staffing requirements, including job duties, required skills, assignment duration, work environment, and budget constraints.

02

Candidate Sourcing & Screening

Build and maintain a pool of pre-screened candidates ready for temporary assignments. Conduct thorough screening including skills assessments, background checks, and reference verification.

03

Rate Determination

Establish competitive pay rates for temporary workers and appropriate bill rates for clients that ensure profitability while remaining competitive in the market.

04

Placement & Onboarding

Match qualified candidates to client needs, coordinate start dates, and provide comprehensive onboarding including employment paperwork, workplace policies, and assignment details.

05

Payroll & Billing Management

Implement efficient systems for time tracking, payroll processing, and client billing. Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and workers' compensation requirements.

06

Ongoing Support & Monitoring

Maintain regular communication with both clients and temporary workers to ensure satisfaction, address any issues promptly, and make adjustments as needed.

07

Assignment Completion & Evaluation

Manage the end of assignments professionally, gather feedback from both clients and workers, and maintain relationships for future opportunities.

Operational Considerations

Key factors for running a successful temp/contract staffing business

Legal Compliance

Understand and comply with employment laws, including worker classification, overtime regulations, anti-discrimination laws, and safety requirements.

Insurance Coverage

Maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, professional liability, and employment practices liability insurance.

Cash Flow Management

Implement strategies to manage the cash flow gap between paying your temporary workers weekly and receiving client payments, which may take 30-60 days.

Technology Solutions

Invest in staffing software that integrates applicant tracking, time and attendance, payroll, and billing functions to streamline operations.

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